Now days you can get custom scope turrets tailored to your specific loads.
Range finder says 700 turn dial to 700 estimate wind. Make wind adjustments pull trigger. :tongue1: Still nice to understand the basics.
I would like to try a few shots at those kinds of distance but it is definitely above my skill level. I don't get why the military & f class still use the 308. There are way better rounds out there.
Do you guys think F Class will every allow other rounds? 308 & 223
Better rounds in what way ? Normal engagement distances on soft targets do not require a magnum round. For extended ranges out past effective .30 cal there is always artillery or an airstrike. Basically its the fact that a .308 rifle platform weighs around 9 lbs. A .338 is around 15 and a .50 is upwards of 20 lb. Ammo weight per round and the physical dimension of the rifle platform are also factors. For basic Target engagement under normal combat conditions or general hunting use, a lightweight rifle sending a 165-168 gr projectile is adequate. Extreme range shots fall into 2 categories 1) psychological warfare or 2) cause ya can. Disagree at will.
Heck, I use a fish finder on my kayak, gadgets are my thing. IMO, after spending a couple thousand building a rifle and hundreds more on ammo, a range finder is no problem...lol
The lesson on harmonics says that the hand load is to tune the round to the rifle whip. Is it just about velocity? Doesn't more velocity = more pressure?
Some shooters love to burn all the powder they can fit in the case and strive for max MV. In most cases they are just wasting money, you know them; they brag about how their handgun or rifle kicks and want you to feel the pain too. To each his own. HOWEVER, Best accuracy is normally achieved several percent BELOW max MV. This is true with magnums too!
MV and Chamber pressure are related. You can blow up a gun with too much powder AND to little also.
The "varmitAl" article said that FASTER burning powder is desirable, to get the bullet out the barrel faster.
Also, from what I read(and the vid), the point to hand load, to strive to find the load that "fits their rifle", meaning, produces the most consistant accuracy. The info says that it's the load that puts the bullet out the muzzle at it's "node" (point of no vibration or whip) point.
So I finally got up with John AKA..MOA and had my first real experience shooting long distance. Man was it fun! I personally have never shot much over three hundred yards before and we stretched it out to 900 yds with my Ruger M77 Tactical 308. I can tell you as I watch MOA drive his truck down the field to set up targets I was feeling a little nervous, hell I could barley see him when he stuck in the 800 and 900 ones, and as he drove back I was thinking there is no way I will hit those targets. But John knows his stuff and before to long I was gaining some confidence as we worked our way out past 500 yds. It's really cool to be able to hit something with consistency at those ranges beyond 500 and my hats are off to you guys that do it with great accuracy. I know with some practice I will improve, but here are some targets I shot today. First one is at 700 yds, one with out any writing is the 800 and the 900 yds is circled. Thanks to a great coach and someone that can take the time to teach you what and why things are doing what they are, my hats off to John...Let me tell you, he is one hell of a shot! I look forward to my next chance to go long! What a blast!
Finally going on vacation! Going to stretch her legs out on the farm. Looking good @100 probably have to change the load for 500 yds plus.
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