Huntnful
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lmao
. I'm legit liking this 7-300 NMI. Higher BC's than some of the bigger 30 cal bullets. But they go faster and kick less. I'm committed for sure.
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. I'm legit liking this 7-300 NMI. Higher BC's than some of the bigger 30 cal bullets. But they go faster and kick less. I'm committed for sure.
I like it, run your own numbers.
Shoot a 390 grain ATIP from a 36" .375 Snipetac at 3150 fps. Surely the numbers can't lie!?
Huntnful
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Sweet baby jesus. I eat my words hahahahaI like it, run your own numbers.
Shoot a 390 grain ATIP from a 36" .375 Snipetac at 3150 fps. Surely the numbers can't lie!?
FireFlyFishing
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It's longI like it, run your own numbers.
Shoot a 390 grain ATIP from a 36" .375 Snipetac at 3150 fps. Surely the numbers can't lie!?
Phil Rizzo
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And Bravo used our un-friendly altitude numbers.
Plug in 3-4k
Plug in 3-4k
Huntnful
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I actually just ran those exact number in the hornady app and it's still 3" drift with 1 MPH wind?? Can't trust any of these apps!!I like it, run your own numbers.
Shoot a 390 grain ATIP from a 36" .375 Snipetac at 3150 fps. Surely the numbers can't lie!?
Here it is in Hornady 4DOF.
Edited to add: let me say that I didn't post that to brag about a rifle, it was an example of "when someone says" vs my own reality (or is experiences the right word?). Honestly when I heard that podcast my first thought was for him to quit grandstanding. I've listened to almost all their podcasts and thought informative think of it more as entertainment. When you suggest/imply that someone perhaps shouldn't shoot at such-n-such distance at game in the mountains because you punched in some made up numbers into a computer simulation, my initial response is "Cool story bro". Listening to that I found out that not only does my rifle not shoot that well, but I suck at shooting and my wind calls really suck (4+/- mph or 8 mph variation ((or worse!)). But that's ok because you are in the background shooting some of the largest/toughest animals around (elk) at some fairly long range with a .223 of all things. But hey, you've shot thousands of rounds a year in the mountains so it's ok. Now I could care less about what they do, I like it (to a point) when guys push past what is believed to be the limits on things as that's how we grow in knowledge. However don't point a finger at others when pushing limits either.
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Off your data here is what I getI like it, run your own numbers.
Shoot a 390 grain ATIP from a 36" .375 Snipetac at 3150 fps. Surely the numbers can't lie!?
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I agree! I use to drive my self nuts with group size and then decided to start shooting practical hunting situations. I am fortunate to have an area in the mountains where we can hike and train physically, but also set up and shoot out to 1000 yards and beyond. Laying prone, sitting, side hill, and angled shots sure educate a guy on what he needs in his setup (equipment) to pull these shots off.
The targets we shot are 18" circles. I feel that is a good average for game size vitals in average. It's crazy how you can hit one of these consistently one day, and another hit all around but not touch the paint.
I like it, run your own numbers.
Shoot a 390 grain ATIP from a 36" .375 Snipetac at 3150 fps. Surely the numbers can't lie!?
I also got 3" of drift at 1mph 70 degree and sea level........just curious, how much does that rifle weigh? Either way that's a wind cheating machine comparatively speaking.
If you input these parameters and got 3" instead of 2", then it appears the numbers can lie…who'd have thought it. My point wasn't to try and see what that rifle actually does (or doesn't) do for every 1 mph of wind. My point was to do your own investigating and not listen to a podcast, video, or read something on the internet and take it for gospel. I'm this case, where I posted what a specific rifle/load was capable in a certain condition, I was merely displaying that a comment was made and it wasn't entirely factual.
I got 2.5 with my kestrel. The rifle is a switch barrel rig and in that configuration (for ELR) is 24.5 lbs with a NightForce NXS and no bipod. With the 30" hunting barrel and a lighter scope it's 16.5 lbs.
Some rifles are exceptional in capability out to some very long ranges.
But I digress, was simply making a point.
cabelasken
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I have 3 Brown precision hunting rifles that are 1/2 MOA capable and all weigh in at 8 1/4 lbs or less fully outfitted. Can I make a 1/2 MOA shot in the field? NOOOO. But they give me the confidence that my rifle is up to the task.
That's the smart play, and responsible play.
Real world, getting opportunties @ 1k (insert you range) is easy, the hunt comes in when you're working to get closer.
Good on you!
