Rifle Scope Feedback Request - Beyond 400 yards

[HighCountryDreamin]

Wanting to improve my shooting this fall with my Browning x-bolt 270 wsm. The rifle has been impressively accurate for 7+ years. I currently use a Leupold VX3 3.5-10x40 and have also installed an Atlas BT-46-LW17 bipod. Going to be using for everything this fall (elk, deer, antelope, and black bear). My ambition is to improve my shooting to be able to extend my range beyond 400 yards out to ~600. My question is will this setup allow for such with my rifle scope's Boone & Crockett reticle? I see guys adjusting their scope dials for shooting out this far and I've never done this nor measured wind etc. Apologize for my ignorance but eager for feedback! Thanks!

 

[RockAndSage]

Here are a couple of things to start reading, that are packed with realistic information - it would be good to read through all of it before making any decisions:

Thread '2024 Cold Bore Challenge'

May 31, 2024

Welcome to the 2nd annual Rokslide Cold Bore Challenge

This challenge is designed to test your realistic Maximum Effective Range. The Challenge will start Saturday, June 1st at 8:00 am MTN time on this thread.

You shoot one shot each day of the challenge with no warm-up or follow-up shots and no practice between days. This is the Cold Bore Challenge. We want it to simulate what you experience when hunting for your BOAL.

We are limiting the challenge to the first 100 qualified participants.

Below are...

• Justin Crossley
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Thread '2024 Cold Bore Challenge Q&A Thread'

May 31, 2024

Hey everyone! The Cold Bore Challenge will be starting tomorrow and I'm giving everyone until July 7th this year. We'll add all the prize details in the coming days. Ryan is bear hunting again and I'm at a shooting match so I won't have a chance to finalize our list until next week.

One major rule change this year - all shots must be on video and the video must be titled Rokslide Cold Bore Challenge.

Post questions in this thread and we'll do our best to answer them quickly. Just know that I'm really busy the rest of the weekend.

UPDATE: Link to challenge here

• Justin Crossley
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• Forum: Long Range Hunting

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Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

rokslide.com

 

[Kyguy]

Wanting to improve my shooting this fall with my Browning x-bolt 270 wsm. The rifle has been impressively accurate for 7+ years. I currently use a Leupold VX3 3.5-10x40 and have also installed an Atlas BT-46-LW17 bipod. Going to be using for everything this fall (elk, deer, antelope, and black bear). My ambition is to improve my shooting to be able to extend my range beyond 400 yards out to ~600. My question is will this setup allow for such with my rifle scope's Boone & Crockett reticle? I see guys adjusting their scope dials for shooting out this far and I've never done this nor measured wind etc. Apologize for my ignorance but eager for feedback! Thanks!

Do you have your instruction manual that came with the scope? It goes in the pretty good detail about which cartridges and ranges can be used with that reticle. The tip of the bottom duplex should get you to around 550 with most .270 wsm loads and a 200 yd zero. The more important question is do you have any place to go practice regularly for 500 and 600-yard shots? Because if you don't, you probably shouldn't be taking 600-yard shots.

 

[LongWayAround]

If you want to shoot accurately at longer ranges, bdc reticles are not the solution.

 

[SDHNTR]

If you want to get serious, you will need to upgrade your scope.

 

[HighCountryDreamin]

Do you have your instruction manual that came with the scope? It goes in the pretty good detail about which cartridges and ranges can be used with that reticle. The tip of the bottom duplex should get you to around 550 with most .270 wsm loads and a 200 yd zero. The more important question is do you have any place to go practice regularly for 500 and 600-yard shots? Because if you don't, you probably shouldn't be taking 600-yard shots.

Appreciate this, was able to gather an instruction manual and see what you're referencing along with more context all around. I do have areas near me, thanks!