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At what distance do I "zero" my rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="JTComfort" data-source="post: 1643653" data-attributes="member: 103514"><p>Where you zero for "long range" precision shooting is largely personal preference and simplicity. You will be the one behind the rifle and need to make corrections and therefore you will be the guy who has to keep track of the math. That's a very solid set up you've described and you should be able to achieve great results. (Forgive me for talking first and checking second, but...) 140gr 6.5 Creedmoor should allow you to shoot point-blank beyond 400 yards with a 200 yard zero. Using a good ballistics program for your firing solutions, the zero distance will be one datapoint you input - the solution will take your zero distance into account. 100 or 200 will only matter to the calculator (we have to remember to input the right data!) To keep it simple and consistent with other shooters, you MAY find it easy to use a 100 yard zero. For my precision rifle, I use a 100 yard zero.</p><p></p><p>That said, I (and this is personal) have found it easier to use a 200 yard zero for my hunting rifles. The trajectory of my .30-06 load will put a 165gr pill in a 16" circle out to 348 yards. This makes for a simple and quick correction in the scope not requiring holdover in an imaginary space above the back of the animal. Without externally adjustable turrets, I will use the mil-dots for shots beyond 350 (and presume that I will have a steadier position in lining up a longer shot). When making your decision, consider your ultimate purpose - minute-of-steel and minute-of-deer are more tolerant than the "X" ring.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JTComfort, post: 1643653, member: 103514"] Where you zero for "long range" precision shooting is largely personal preference and simplicity. You will be the one behind the rifle and need to make corrections and therefore you will be the guy who has to keep track of the math. That's a very solid set up you've described and you should be able to achieve great results. (Forgive me for talking first and checking second, but...) 140gr 6.5 Creedmoor should allow you to shoot point-blank beyond 400 yards with a 200 yard zero. Using a good ballistics program for your firing solutions, the zero distance will be one datapoint you input - the solution will take your zero distance into account. 100 or 200 will only matter to the calculator (we have to remember to input the right data!) To keep it simple and consistent with other shooters, you MAY find it easy to use a 100 yard zero. For my precision rifle, I use a 100 yard zero. That said, I (and this is personal) have found it easier to use a 200 yard zero for my hunting rifles. The trajectory of my .30-06 load will put a 165gr pill in a 16" circle out to 348 yards. This makes for a simple and quick correction in the scope not requiring holdover in an imaginary space above the back of the animal. Without externally adjustable turrets, I will use the mil-dots for shots beyond 350 (and presume that I will have a steadier position in lining up a longer shot). When making your decision, consider your ultimate purpose - minute-of-steel and minute-of-deer are more tolerant than the "X" ring. [/QUOTE]
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