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<blockquote data-quote="tuscan" data-source="post: 1600673" data-attributes="member: 90621"><p>Agree with Dog Rocket's responses, and add this to his example. Applied Ballistics says a 100fps change in a 7mm Rem Mag (from 2975 to 2875fps) at that range is .3 mils difference, or 7.1 inches. That's a very meaningful difference on a kill zone target of 8-10 inches.</p><p></p><p>Echoing what others have said about the need to practice to become proficient at managing all the variables. Another example, 5mph crosswind at 600 meters using a 7mm 162 grain ELD-X bullet is just under .5 mils - almost 12 inches. That's an unacceptable variance on game, so you really have to become proficient at reading wind at that range. You may not feel it where you are sitting, so you have to know when you see it downrange and learn how to estimate it. At my home range, I have 2 moa plates at 200, 500, and 700 yards. For first round hits from prone the 200 is no challenge in any condition. 500 is simple in most conditions, but not gusting winds. 700 requires very favorable wind conditions for me to make 1st round hits. Beyond 400-500 yards, the difficulty increases disproportionately to the distance. </p><p></p><p>Two suggestions for you - first, move to the US. If that's not practical, start practicing at the 100 and 150 ranges with an accurate 22lr. The elevation and windage adjustments will be big challenges, and you'll learn from managing them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tuscan, post: 1600673, member: 90621"] Agree with Dog Rocket's responses, and add this to his example. Applied Ballistics says a 100fps change in a 7mm Rem Mag (from 2975 to 2875fps) at that range is .3 mils difference, or 7.1 inches. That's a very meaningful difference on a kill zone target of 8-10 inches. Echoing what others have said about the need to practice to become proficient at managing all the variables. Another example, 5mph crosswind at 600 meters using a 7mm 162 grain ELD-X bullet is just under .5 mils - almost 12 inches. That's an unacceptable variance on game, so you really have to become proficient at reading wind at that range. You may not feel it where you are sitting, so you have to know when you see it downrange and learn how to estimate it. At my home range, I have 2 moa plates at 200, 500, and 700 yards. For first round hits from prone the 200 is no challenge in any condition. 500 is simple in most conditions, but not gusting winds. 700 requires very favorable wind conditions for me to make 1st round hits. Beyond 400-500 yards, the difficulty increases disproportionately to the distance. Two suggestions for you - first, move to the US. If that's not practical, start practicing at the 100 and 150 ranges with an accurate 22lr. The elevation and windage adjustments will be big challenges, and you'll learn from managing them. [/QUOTE]
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