Okay, so I’m working on a project I would like some feedback on.
I have a Sako S20 in 7mm RM that’s just been sitting around, unfired, for over a year. I started playing with the ballistics in my calculator and I got an idea. If I blend the merits of the old school, hold fur, simplicity with the newer understanding of ballistics, I might have the best of both worlds.
The goal:
-not have to worry about dialing a scope until 650 yards or more.
-not have to be really precise with a wind call until further than that range.
-Be able to simply line the reticle up and pull the trigger for most hunting situations.
………however, if the situation calls for it, easily be able to dial as much as necessary.
I working with a 150 ELDX at 3,300 fps. G1 BC is .570. I’m going to use a SWFA 3-9 in Mil.
The numbers, at my elevation (6,500 ft) are as follows:
Zero: 300 yards.
350…..no hold necessary at all!
400 .5 mils
450 .78 mils
500 1.06 mil
550 1.36 mil
600 1.67 mil
650 1.99 mil
Basically, I can just quickly use the reticle, hold slightly into the wind, and the bullet will land in the vitals.
As far as wind, this is an 8mph load. So up to 650, it’s not a lot to worry about.
The biggest problem right now is that I’m in the 20 ft lb recoil range. So it’s doable but challenging to spot shots. However, with the zoom pulled back, it’s actually pretty achievable.
In the future, a 22 creed with a 77tmk would be a light recoiling alternative.
Worth pursuing?
