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600yrd shot in sub-zero temperature, with my 28 Nosler
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<blockquote data-quote="ENGUNEER" data-source="post: 2011433" data-attributes="member: 69255"><p>I shot an antelope last year at 746 yards when the temperature was about -18 degrees F. I too noticed a difference in the rifle sound at the shot. But, the antelope dropped in its tracks. At the time I just thought the difference in sound was due to the open country. The atmospheric drag is much higher (and sound speed is lower) due to the higher air density at these temperatures. So, unless you had a good ballistics calculator that takes into account the pressure/temperature effects this may have been part of your problem. I always use the SIg Kilo 2400 and double check its results with a Kestrel when I have the time. In addition, I always keep my bullets in my pocket to keep them warm until I'm ready to shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENGUNEER, post: 2011433, member: 69255"] I shot an antelope last year at 746 yards when the temperature was about -18 degrees F. I too noticed a difference in the rifle sound at the shot. But, the antelope dropped in its tracks. At the time I just thought the difference in sound was due to the open country. The atmospheric drag is much higher (and sound speed is lower) due to the higher air density at these temperatures. So, unless you had a good ballistics calculator that takes into account the pressure/temperature effects this may have been part of your problem. I always use the SIg Kilo 2400 and double check its results with a Kestrel when I have the time. In addition, I always keep my bullets in my pocket to keep them warm until I'm ready to shoot. [/QUOTE]
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