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The Basics, Starting Out
What it takes to get to 800 yards
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 880656" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>Very recently one of my buddies wanted to do almost exactly what you are looking to do from about the same level you are at. He did not want to radically change his rifle. Without going into great detail, he got there by adding the following to his current capabilities:</p><p></p><p>Refined his existing hand loads using high BC, heavy bullets. His rifle shot 200 gr Accubonds well. Loads were refined to shoot .5MOA(1") at 200 yards with an ES of less ten 12FPS. Checked to make sure his rifle held it's zero.</p><p></p><p>Upgraded his scope to a 5x20 Huskemaw(lots of good choices out there) with a Holland scope level. Mounted it perfectly plum and checked the turret accuracy to 20MOA using a tall target test. He used turrets, but whether it was turrets or a calibrated reticle, he needed to have more precise adjustments for LR shots.</p><p></p><p>Acquired and learned to be proficient using the Shooter Ballistic app and a Kestral wind/conditions meter to determine elevation and wind holds at longer ranges.</p><p></p><p>Bought a bipod for his rifle. He couldn't always use it for his hunting shots, but it really helped him understand the need for a secure rest from any shooting position when extending his range. </p><p></p><p>After shooting practice, understanding how to apply the Shooter app, and understanding his wind reads using a Kestral wind gauge, he was hitting regularly at 600-800 yards. Now he is hooked and building a LR rig.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 880656, member: 10291"] Very recently one of my buddies wanted to do almost exactly what you are looking to do from about the same level you are at. He did not want to radically change his rifle. Without going into great detail, he got there by adding the following to his current capabilities: Refined his existing hand loads using high BC, heavy bullets. His rifle shot 200 gr Accubonds well. Loads were refined to shoot .5MOA(1") at 200 yards with an ES of less ten 12FPS. Checked to make sure his rifle held it's zero. Upgraded his scope to a 5x20 Huskemaw(lots of good choices out there) with a Holland scope level. Mounted it perfectly plum and checked the turret accuracy to 20MOA using a tall target test. He used turrets, but whether it was turrets or a calibrated reticle, he needed to have more precise adjustments for LR shots. Acquired and learned to be proficient using the Shooter Ballistic app and a Kestral wind/conditions meter to determine elevation and wind holds at longer ranges. Bought a bipod for his rifle. He couldn't always use it for his hunting shots, but it really helped him understand the need for a secure rest from any shooting position when extending his range. After shooting practice, understanding how to apply the Shooter app, and understanding his wind reads using a Kestral wind gauge, he was hitting regularly at 600-800 yards. Now he is hooked and building a LR rig. [/QUOTE]
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