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re: Properly using target turrets on scopes
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:41 pm to kengel2
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:41 pm to kengel2
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kengel2
i am getting into this long range stuff... really want to go do a prairie dog hunt...
would need a new setup if i do this..
looking at a savage model 10 in .223
what kind of scope would you recommend? i shot a guys night force last weekend.. it had mildots and was really awesome...
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Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:43 pm to mack the knife
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Nope, did it with the gun in my signature. Shooting Southwest ammo 175gr smk. First round hit and total of 2/3 hits at 1000 yards. I had never shot that far before so I didnt have good dope, just used the app.
If it makes you feel better, I shot at the K&M match in florida this past october and missed all shots at 940 yards with a much better rifle, optics, and ammo.
I wish I would have kept that 308.
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you not screwing around with that claim are you?
Nope, did it with the gun in my signature. Shooting Southwest ammo 175gr smk. First round hit and total of 2/3 hits at 1000 yards. I had never shot that far before so I didnt have good dope, just used the app.
If it makes you feel better, I shot at the K&M match in florida this past october and missed all shots at 940 yards with a much better rifle, optics, and ammo.
I wish I would have kept that 308.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:49 pm to bryso
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what kind of scope would you recommend?
Honestly, depends on how much you want to spend. I dont have a lot of money like the big dogs, so Schmidt and Bender and Hensoldt are out of my league. I use a Bushnell HDMR and its a great scope, Ive used about 7 different Bushnell scopes now. Not from their hunting or chepa lines though and theyve all been great.
For that setup, Vortex Viper PST matching reticle/turrets would be great. If you want to step up, check out the Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR. If you want to step up from there, check out sportoptics in hammond and talk to Jay and Chris.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:53 pm to kengel2
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kengel2
congrads on the shooting. those ranges aint easy. me and buddies got into it for a while years ago but didnt stick with it. what yall are discussing in this thread takes up right where we got out and the optics werent as affordable at the time (at least to us just out of college).
best i ever did was with my M1A and a leupold i took off my .30-'06, 3/4" 3-shot group twice at 600 yds.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:53 pm to kengel2
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Jay
I know him
he lived across the parking lot from me in school... good times i might facespace him next time i get on there..
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these seem to get good reviews... what do you think about them?
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matching reticle/turrets
can u put that in dumb man terms
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:59 pm to bryso
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I know him
Hit him up, he deals with the expensive stuff now.
SWFA, they make good stuff. Im just no sold on them with all the other offerings available.
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can u put that in dumb man terms
It means if the crosshairs in your scope have little hash marks they equate to so many click on the turrets(mil/mil or moa/moa). Alot of scopes have Mil reticles with MOA turrets. To be truly accurate you would need a calculator to do some math to get the right corrections.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:00 pm to mack the knife
quote:
congrads on the shooting. those ranges aint easy. me and buddies got into it for a while years ago but didnt stick with it. what yall are discussing in this thread takes up right where we got out and the optics werent as affordable at the time (at least to us just out of college).
best i ever did was with my M1A and a leupold i took off my .30-'06, 3/4" 3-shot group twice at 600 yds.
I didnt really believe it at the time either, but it happened.
There are a crap ton of optics available now, its definitely a buyers market.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:02 pm to bryso
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i am getting into this long range stuff... really want to go do a prairie dog hunt...
I highly recommend this. Most fun hunting trip I've ever been on.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:03 pm to kengel2
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:03 pm to kengel2
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Hit him up, he deals with the expensive stuff now.
maybe i shouldn't call him
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:05 pm to El Josey Wales
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I highly recommend this. Most fun hunting trip I've ever been on.
where did you go? how much was it perday? how many rounds did you shoot?
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:10 pm to bryso
We went to Gregory, SD. I can't quite remember the outfitter's name right now. With guide fees, ammo, gas, food, beer, gentlemen's clubs, etc, I spent about $2700. I believe it was about $250 per person per day for guide, 3 meals, and lodging. Plus tip. We had a great time drinking and hanging out with the locals. The ammo was a huge expense but I bought more than I needed and still have a decent amount left. We probably shot around 250-300 rds a day if I remember correctly. Thing is, you have to use the Vmax or something similar. They won't let you use FMJ.
ETA: we went with Double K guide service Double K guide service
ETA: we went with Double K guide service Double K guide service
This post was edited on 12/27/12 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:18 pm to El Josey Wales
That really does sound awesome
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