Hello From Spokane Wa

[madcow41]

Hi

Im kinda new to actually posting about long range hunting and shooting as I just got a winchester model 70 Pre 64 in 300 win mag and wanted to seriously build my longrange skill set.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f26/winchester-model-70-pre-64-a-106293/


If theres anyone else just starting out in spokane let me know or if anyone wants to help a new guy out give me a shout..


Madcow

 

[HARPERC]

What kind of help are you looking for?

 

[madcow41]

Well all I have done in the past is pick a distance and walk the rounds out until I hit my target, then shoot at that distance. It wastes time and ammo and does little for me when I go to hunt (Coyote etc) I want to get better at firing one shot and getting the effect on target that I want. meaning adjusting for elevation and compensating for wind

 

[HARPERC]

Where are you shooting?

 

[madcow41]

I typically shoot out at davenport or mica, I dont really like mica because the guy that runs it always asks to shoot my 1911 and asks me all these questions about it. which isnt a problem but he always asks about it even though hes seen it before.

I hunt out near davenport and up in colville nat forest

 

[405win]

Welcome madcow,

If you plan on shooting one load out of your rifle at 800 yards or less, then a ballistic type reticle may work for you. There are quite a few to chose from but theres only 2 or 3 that work well enough to consider in my mind.
You can get a scope that allows you to dial in and they can be more precise and versatile but generally run slower, atleast if I'm behind the trigger.
I believe that first and formost is an accurate rifle which I'm sure you already knew.