Re: how do you know you can shoot xxx yards?
Originally Posted by
BCBRAD
I have heard this (similar) on a few occasions, yup shoot sheep at 700 no problem at all, lol.
There is a lot to it, getting hits at long range, if you do not have a scope that reliably holds zero or are precise in its adjustment you are not going to get reliable hits.
If your handloads are not exactly on a node and have an ES in the low teens or better single digit you are not going to get reliable hits.
Ability to read the wind and put a value on it is crucial.
Knowing and applying spin drift, coriolis effect, elevation and air temperature to your calculations accurately must be done.
A perfect bench set up will get the best result, using various field positions will downgrade the performance thus the ability to hit will be closer rather than far away.
Like others have stated , practice in the manner that the target will be presented, especially field positions.
And that's why I call Long Range Shooting , "Dial a Prayer" for 90% that do it .
Don't believe everything you see on You Tube .
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