Quick Drop vs Danger Space

[B_Reynolds_AK]

How do you square Increased Danger Space with perfect Quick Drop?

These are both highly valued qualities, but, they don't necessarily compliment each other.

Where and when would you choose one over the other?
Which will lead to increased effectiveness, hit rates and ultimately more killing?

Example 1: The 6 UM, developed with the intent of maximizing Danger Space. Does not line up with QD very well, ie 600 yards - 2.6 mil., requiring increased mental load to factor in the correction.

Example 2: 223 with 88 TMK's at 2750. Perfect Quick Drop ie 400 -2 mil, 500 - 3 mil, 600 - 4 mil.

 

[wpeach1912]

They’re inherently opposed to each other. It moreso comes down to how you’re applying your rifle. To utilize maximum point blank range and keep speed drop, you can dial your scope up about .6 at 100 to build it in. Then dial more if needed for longer shots. I like to keep hard dope on the rifle to have a quick reference if I need it.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

They’re inherently opposed to each other. It moreso comes down to how you’re applying your rifle. To utilize maximum point blank range and keep speed drop, you can dial your scope up about .6 at 100 to build it in. Then dial more if needed for longer shots. I like to keep hard dope on the rifle to have a quick reference if I need it.

It appears in your case, Increased Danger Space would be of more benefit, since you value and utilize MPBR.

 

[Macintosh]

Silly question maybe, but could someone define “danger space” and illustrate the real-world benefit between two cartridges? I think I understand the concept mostly how its used but not certain.

 

[RockAndSage]

Silly question maybe, but could someone define “danger space” and illustrate the real-world benefit between two cartridges? I think I understand the concept mostly how its used but not certain.

I asked this awhile back, and Form essentially explained it as the space behind the target that can still be hit by the bullet. So, the flatter shooting the cartridge, the further back the danger space. And, the further out the MPBR. The more ballistic arc, the less the danger space, as the bullet is coming in more at a downward angle.