I just bought a new 30-06 and I need help setting my scope. Most of my shots will be around 60-100 yards. Max shot of 200 yards, because that is my comfort zone for a sure shot. Should I use one inch high at 100 yards??
2007-11-20 02:06:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If you really get into the ballistics of the load you're using and the game you're hunting, you can figure something more exact. That's a reasonable guess, and with a 165 grain bullet you'll only be an inch or an inch and a half low at 200. Simply zeroing at 200 will probably have you about 2" high at 100. After this season's over, you can fine-tune if you wish, figuring "point blank range" for the typical 4" vital zone in deer, and adjust accordingly.
2007-11-20 02:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
With an -06 if you have it sighted in for 100 yards you can hit deer size game at 200 just hold it on its back. I have a 280 (which is similar to an -06) and i made a 300 yard shot with it hitting dead on at 100.
2007-11-20 17:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by deerslayer722 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's one inch high at 100 yards, at least thats what it is with mine. Go to a gun range and test it out, most ranges are set up with targets at 50, 100, and 200 yards. If you're using the gun to hunt, try to find an out door range.
Good luck!
2007-11-20 10:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ember-san 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sight mine in at 100 yards and adjust for longer shots. I'm with you 200 yards is max to what I consider a safe shot.
2007-11-20 10:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by smf_hi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 inch high at 100 will give you the same point of aim from 75 to 250 yards. depending on bullet weight. site it, then from a bench, use the same point of aim and fire at 75 yards, 100, 150, 200, 250 and double check.
Good hunting
2007-11-20 12:31:33 · answer #5 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, 1 inch high at 100 yards.... puts you at zeroed at 200 yards.... 1/4 inch per click at 200 yards......
2007-11-20 17:45:04 · answer #6 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agrre with the checking it at all distance's.a 30/06 you can buy so many different grain leads that the drop will change with each weight. 150,165,180,220... that is a lot of drop from one to another. the 150, and 165 are much better fo long shots ...
2007-11-20 13:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by k man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the velocity of the round you are hunting with you can get ballistic charts that map out how much rise or drop will be at a given yardage. Many I know print them out and tape them to the stock of their rifle for quick reference in the field. Some one makes a scope cap that goes over the elevation knob and you pull it out and it has all your ballistic info on it.
2007-11-20 10:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by cpttango30 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its best to test fire it at 200 yards to be sure where it is impacting on target at that range.*
2007-11-20 10:51:53 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. You got it. You should be fine.
2007-11-20 10:11:22 · answer #10 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋