Last year I went into a new spot that has different antler genetics than I am accustomed to. I found a couple bucks that were tall in the back but relatively narrow. Any tips on judging bucks like this? See photo below. I Would love to hear some score guessed on this example buck. As well as...
Lightly used Cimmaron-$390 lower 48
-Good condition
-Will have moderate (normal)woodsmoke smell
-Stove jack
-reflective guy lines and locks
-seam sealed
-3 tiny pin holes from cat claw that have been seemed with seam grip.
-Velcro closure on stove jack slightly melted still functions normally...
I have been shooting groups at each distance then using the average of that group as you suggest. Group size has been about 1.2MOA at 300 and 400 and 0.8MOA at 200 and 100. I will check out that article by form. Thank you.
This is very helpful. Thanks. If I use the lower end of your range (2560FPS) I get very close to my observed drops. So I think it simply is what it is.
A slow load/ barrel.
The method I used is below-
I zeroed with 7 shots at 200 yards.
I then Held dead on target at 300 and 400 and shot 7...
Ya I know. I’m a cheap SOB. I expect velocities below box, but 175FPS below box velocity seems a bit shocking. I’m going to try to find someone local who I can borrow a chrony from. I can’t justify the purchase at the moment
Are the factory ammo speeds and BC's listed by Federal wildly optimistic? Today I shot my 30-06 and my drops seemed much higher than expected. Listed below is what I observed.
30-06SPRG -Federal Premium -180 Grain Federal Trophy Copper
Elevation: 5900'
Temp 38F
Scope height: 1.75"
Barrel...
I have been practicing all this stuff for several weeks now and its starting to come together! Thanks for the assistance rokslider's. Im excited to see how it does for me with pistol and archery once I try it with those tools. So far have only practiced it with scoped rifles
I've shot rifles and bows with one eye closed my entire life. I am right handed and right eye dominant. I have heard/ read discussions of the merits of shooting with both eyes open. It seems to me that it would increase situational awareness and light gathering ability.
I have tried and...
That acupoint looks excellent especially at 13 oz. . . . I think I have decided on the Trijicon Credo 3-9X40 with Red MOA Reticle due to its short compact size and more appropriate price for my application/budget. Thanks for the tips all.