Ballistic calculator vs real dope

nhyrum

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My first recommendation is to get the applied ballistics app and buy the CDM's(custom drag models) bc is a highly dynamic thing, and it's important to be using the right bc. Those bullets are NOT a G1 model bullet, plus the bc changes with velocity. Using that, it has been able to get me within a click at 1000 yards

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With that bullet your going to be doing some experimenting.
Important factors I’d be looking at include
-reliable scope, do a tall target test.
-dead nuts zero. Not a zero off 3 shots.
-good velocity

After that, shoot and verify. Keep in mind your conditions when your gathering info, they can and will effect your trajectory. Wind, mirage, how you are behind the gun can all cause a .5moa shift very easily.
 
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With your rough data. This is what applied ballistics shows


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This data is with a 100 yard zero isnt it?
I'm at a 200 yard zero
 

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This is 200 yard zero. I would double check all inputs and your zero. I also would use a 100 yard zero as there less room for error.


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Agree with above. I don't think there's much of an argument to be made for a 200 yard zero if you're dialing. A 100 yard zero is going to be more precise. If you like the idea of hunting with a 200 yard zero, just dial up to 200 yards when you're walking around.
 
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This data is with a 100 yard zero isnt it?
I'm at a 200 yard zero
There’s your issue

get your zero where you are shooting 5 shots and obliterating the bullseye at 100 yards..it’s truly critical. 200 yard zero is not as precise. Your data should line up almost perfectly with accurate velocity and 100 yard zero. The BC being off, or atmospheric conditions won’t affect that much at 500 yards.

if you want your gun set up for max point blank range, then zero at 100 but walk around with your turret set up at 2MOA.
 
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