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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 2911579" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>I set up a rifle with a useable trajectory based on the game being hunted and the cartridge being used. I prefer to use the crosshairs and not consult a chart and twist turrets or use stadia. If the shot is longer than that and there is time, then I will twist the turret. </p><p></p><p>The exception might be the use of stadia with a FFP scope. While I haven't had to do it, I think stadia would be faster than dialing.</p><p></p><p>As you stated Brad, often there is no time to twist turrets. Last year on a cow elk muzzleloader hunt, we spotted a small band at 225 yds. Individuals were slowing walking out of the brush. The first one went into a small opening stopped then moved ahead. Second one did the same and I nailed her. I only had time to put the rifle on crossed sticks while standing and make the shot. If I had to twist I may not have gotten my cow. </p><p></p><p>With some animals like coues wt it is often difficult to get close. Cross canyon shots are common. I chose a flat shooting 257 Weatherby. It is set it up 3.3" high at 100 to use the crosshairs out to 500 yds -7". If the shot is longer and crosswinds are mild, then a turret is used.</p><p></p><p>This year marks my 30th elk I hope to take. In all those years only two were taken at distances past 300 yds. Most of my elk rifles, including a muzzleloader, are zeroed for 200 yds. I have only twisted one turret in decades, and that was for one shot at 280 yds with the muzzleloader.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 2911579, member: 5219"] I set up a rifle with a useable trajectory based on the game being hunted and the cartridge being used. I prefer to use the crosshairs and not consult a chart and twist turrets or use stadia. If the shot is longer than that and there is time, then I will twist the turret. The exception might be the use of stadia with a FFP scope. While I haven't had to do it, I think stadia would be faster than dialing. As you stated Brad, often there is no time to twist turrets. Last year on a cow elk muzzleloader hunt, we spotted a small band at 225 yds. Individuals were slowing walking out of the brush. The first one went into a small opening stopped then moved ahead. Second one did the same and I nailed her. I only had time to put the rifle on crossed sticks while standing and make the shot. If I had to twist I may not have gotten my cow. With some animals like coues wt it is often difficult to get close. Cross canyon shots are common. I chose a flat shooting 257 Weatherby. It is set it up 3.3" high at 100 to use the crosshairs out to 500 yds -7". If the shot is longer and crosswinds are mild, then a turret is used. This year marks my 30th elk I hope to take. In all those years only two were taken at distances past 300 yds. Most of my elk rifles, including a muzzleloader, are zeroed for 200 yds. I have only twisted one turret in decades, and that was for one shot at 280 yds with the muzzleloader. [/QUOTE]
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