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    Dumb Q about Scope turrets and BC. Please help!

    For sure. I've been hunting forever. Lots of deer under my belt. Just never have to shoot more than 100 yards! I'm all dialed in on location. It's just a matter of getting the ballistics right. Again thanks
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    Dumb Q about Scope turrets and BC. Please help!

    Again, amazing help with zero "you idiot" comments. Thank you so much (esp Macintosh). I had NO idea that I wasn't meant to spin the elevation dial. I thought all old school scope turrets were spin-able in the field (I mean, I know they CAN spin, but I guess it isn't really done). I will make a...
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    Dumb Q about Scope turrets and BC. Please help!

    Macintosh--what a great answer. This has got to be the most generous board. Quite a lot of help for someone asking a very green question! KHntr--I'm using an old vx3. It doesn't have CDS dials, just taking of the cap and cranking. Is that wrong? Regarding 100 vs 200 yard zero, my gun was...
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    Dumb Q about Scope turrets and BC. Please help!

    Hi Jay, You are very right. I checked my numbers in the JBM ballastics calc and got something very different. I'm using factory Hornady Precision Hunter 6.5 creedmoor. 143 gr eldx out of a Tikka t3x hunter. Here's what I get with JBM. I'm going to print this and take to the range to check at...
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    Dumb Q about Scope turrets and BC. Please help!

    Thank you all for the info. So first, I definitely need to get accurate measurements. No, I didn't chrono this load--just read the box. But I have a chrono I use for archery and can get that number. Second, I zeroed to 200 yards because I hope to get the animal within 200 yards so I can...
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    Dumb Q about Scope turrets and BC. Please help!

    Hi all, I'm a long time 100 yard east cost shooter. I recently drew a pronghorn tag and am getting set up to 300 yards. I've re-zeroed to 200 yards. And now I'm practicing spinning the dials on the scope. I'm trying to avoid math in the field. I want a calculator that will just tell me how...
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    First Western Hunt, need some help

    This is all super information, thank you SO much. hjg_wy: I would never intentionally trespass to hunt. Just to be clear. I have been calling around landowners in units I could reasonably draw (or more often hitting them up on FB) and asking if I can pay a fee to hunt their land. $400 was just...
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    First Western Hunt, need some help

    Thanks all. Wytx--I have to look now though, because I need to put in for the tag on Jan 3 right? I mean, I don't want to miss my opportunity. I have called a few land owners and gotten permission with a $400 or so trespass fee. This feels like the way to go. But I will start buying points. I...
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    First Western Hunt, need some help

    Hi all, Been reading this forum for a while but need some specific info. I'm planning my first western hunt for fall 2024. I'm solo and could fly or drive. I have a quad, am proficient archery and rifle. I was going to do DIY elk in Idaho, but I think that's too much for a first travel hunt...

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