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Nikon Tactical Concerns
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 64807" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>With a range of only 1000yds, you may not need to shim the base at all. Remember that with these high BC bullets, drop is not that much. I would bet that you can go from 100 to 1000yds with less then 30 min of elevation (my guess around 25). Run the numbers in a ballistic program to get a general idea.</p><p></p><p>So before spending money on bases, just shoot the rifle and work up a load. Determine your 100yd zero and go from there. You may find, as I have many times, that the way the rings, scope and load work out, you already have the scope elevation way down.</p><p></p><p>After zeroing, if you have more then 30 min till it tops out, you are good to go. If not, you can use the Burris sig rings to shim or an elevated base. I prefer the rings as they don't mar the scope and allow for fine adjustment.</p><p></p><p>sometimes the base is too much elevation and now you have a very high 100yd zero. Not bad if going for extreme range but a pain if doing range work.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the Nikon. Great gear...</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 64807, member: 8947"] With a range of only 1000yds, you may not need to shim the base at all. Remember that with these high BC bullets, drop is not that much. I would bet that you can go from 100 to 1000yds with less then 30 min of elevation (my guess around 25). Run the numbers in a ballistic program to get a general idea. So before spending money on bases, just shoot the rifle and work up a load. Determine your 100yd zero and go from there. You may find, as I have many times, that the way the rings, scope and load work out, you already have the scope elevation way down. After zeroing, if you have more then 30 min till it tops out, you are good to go. If not, you can use the Burris sig rings to shim or an elevated base. I prefer the rings as they don't mar the scope and allow for fine adjustment. sometimes the base is too much elevation and now you have a very high 100yd zero. Not bad if going for extreme range but a pain if doing range work. Enjoy the Nikon. Great gear... Jerry [/QUOTE]
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