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<blockquote data-quote="BryanLitz" data-source="post: 489704" data-attributes="member: 7848"><p>texan,</p><p></p><p>You're correct. In a program that allows you to define your zero conditions, if you enter those conditions properly, then your trajectory predictions will be good in all conditions.</p><p></p><p>This is a feature of the program that "allows you to do it the hard way", in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>For one thing, not all programs have that feature, so if you're using one of those programs, you simply can't use a long range zero <em>reliably</em>.</p><p></p><p>Second, if you used a 100 yard zero, you could simplify your process by totally skipping the steps of measuring and entering your zero conditions.</p><p></p><p>Plus, think about this. If you use a 100 yard zero, you can 'verify' and refine your zero everytime you shoot at 100 yards, regardless of the conditions. But if you're using a 600 yard zero that's subject to the conditions which you have to store with that zero, then your zero will only ever be tied to one shooting 'session'.</p><p></p><p>Again, you're correct that it's possible with some tools to overcome the challenges of long range zeroes, but it is my opinion that shooters lives would be less complicated in most cases by using 100 yard zeroes.</p><p></p><p>An exception might be a shooter who expects 'fast shot' opportunities at relatively short range, and wants to zero high at 100 yards for a ~200-250 yard 'point blank' trajectory on a given size vital zone. But that scenario is outside the scope of this 'Long Range' Forum.</p><p></p><p>Take care,</p><p>-Bryan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BryanLitz, post: 489704, member: 7848"] texan, You're correct. In a program that allows you to define your zero conditions, if you enter those conditions properly, then your trajectory predictions will be good in all conditions. This is a feature of the program that "allows you to do it the hard way", in my opinion. For one thing, not all programs have that feature, so if you're using one of those programs, you simply can't use a long range zero [i]reliably[/i]. Second, if you used a 100 yard zero, you could simplify your process by totally skipping the steps of measuring and entering your zero conditions. Plus, think about this. If you use a 100 yard zero, you can 'verify' and refine your zero everytime you shoot at 100 yards, regardless of the conditions. But if you're using a 600 yard zero that's subject to the conditions which you have to store with that zero, then your zero will only ever be tied to one shooting 'session'. Again, you're correct that it's possible with some tools to overcome the challenges of long range zeroes, but it is my opinion that shooters lives would be less complicated in most cases by using 100 yard zeroes. An exception might be a shooter who expects 'fast shot' opportunities at relatively short range, and wants to zero high at 100 yards for a ~200-250 yard 'point blank' trajectory on a given size vital zone. But that scenario is outside the scope of this 'Long Range' Forum. Take care, -Bryan [/QUOTE]
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