bigbulls

To play devils advocate here IMHO even someone that can only get to shoot at a 100 yard range and even if they can only use published data if they have any sense about them they should be able to make a shot out to 300 yards with out any problems. A 300 yard shot should be a piece of cake for most grown adults that actually know how to shoot.

This is assuming that they do get out and shoot regularly enough at 100 yardsto knowtheir rifle.

nksmfamjp

Be carefule about sighting in under 200 yards. it is hard to get your windage zero'd at less than half of your final max range. Just my opinion. Even a hundred yards can be a bit too close. Over 300 and you will have to figure out if the wind or scope alighnment pulled it off center. I usually sight in at 100, but like to check out further.

HighBall5

Awesome replies, I have access up to five hundred yards at least, I also have a rangefinder. I was thinking about buying one of those gun clamps at walmart for a steadier hold at 300.

stubblejumper

I won't use any type of rest that clamps the gun in place,as they can effect the point of impact.

skeeter 7MM

+1 Get yourself some sandbags to steady the rifle instead. I like a larger one under the forearm and smaller under the butt, though it depends on the line to the target from the bench. I make sandbags out of coverall and pant legs...cheap but effective.

nksmfamjp

+1 Caldwell makes a cheap front and rear bag that can be very accurate for sighting in. It may not win a BR contest due to their need for quick adjustment, but there is no arguing with the stability of packed sand. It is also pretty close to POA in position shooting. Still, before using in the field, readjust your zero for your results from prone, or whatever position you will use for long shots.

Ideaman

I feel OK about clamping the Buttstock myself, but dont want anything around the action or barrel.

stubblejumper

Clamping any part of the gun can result in a different POI.

Ideaman

Position of the moon can change the point of impact. I agree clamping can change POI, I just dont think to someone using it on the butt only, it would be an issue.