drop at 200yds
10-07-2011, 07:13 AM
#24
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,918
It really doesn't matter what you use as zero, so long as you know the trajectory of your load and have a reasonably accurate estimate of the distance when you shoot at game. It's not all that difficult to place your sight center of chest, or at the top of the back, or six inches over the back.
But you must know your actual trajectory. I do a "trajectory study" with every gun and hunting load and keep the record. Shoot three shots each at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 yards. Then you know two things for sure; (1) the limit of your practical hunting accuracy, and (2) where to place your sights for any particular shot.
But you must know your actual trajectory. I do a "trajectory study" with every gun and hunting load and keep the record. Shoot three shots each at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 yards. Then you know two things for sure; (1) the limit of your practical hunting accuracy, and (2) where to place your sights for any particular shot.
10-07-2011, 07:13 AM
#25
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,918
It really doesn't matter what you use as zero, so long as you know the trajectory of your load and have a reasonably accurate estimate of the distance when you shoot at game. It's not all that difficult to place your sight center of chest, or at the top of the back, or six inches over the back.
But you must know your actual trajectory. I do a "trajectory study" with every gun and hunting load and keep the record. Shoot three shots each at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 yards. Then you know two things for sure; (1) the limit of your practical hunting accuracy, and (2) where to place your sights for any particular shot.
But you must know your actual trajectory. I do a "trajectory study" with every gun and hunting load and keep the record. Shoot three shots each at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 yards. Then you know two things for sure; (1) the limit of your practical hunting accuracy, and (2) where to place your sights for any particular shot.
10-07-2011, 07:23 AM
#27
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
It really doesn't matter what you use as zero, so long as you know the trajectory of your load and have a reasonably accurate estimate of the distance when you shoot at game. It's not all that difficult to place your sight center of chest, or at the top of the back, or six inches over the back.
But you must know your actual trajectory. I do a "trajectory study" with every gun and hunting load and keep the record. Shoot three shots each at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 yards. Then you know two things for sure; (1) the limit of your practical hunting accuracy, and (2) where to place your sights for any particular shot.
But you must know your actual trajectory. I do a "trajectory study" with every gun and hunting load and keep the record. Shoot three shots each at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 yards. Then you know two things for sure; (1) the limit of your practical hunting accuracy, and (2) where to place your sights for any particular shot.
Exactly what i do, as well!! but the reason i zero at 100 is 99% of my shots are at 100 or less. Here in Indiana, where i hunt. unless you are on fields, which i rarely hunt, you will not have a long shot...
it has been my experience that the big boys don't play in the fields, unless it is after legal shooting light or during the rut.
10-07-2011, 07:44 AM
#28
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
That would be called, a preference!!! but really what is the difference??? whether you hold 6 or 12 you are holding over... When the biggest game you hunt is a whitetail and you hold at the top of the back 12-14" down is all, a dead deer... sounds simple to me!!
bottom line is practice at the distances you plan to shoot... that way when the time arrises, you are confident in your ability to make the shot...
