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Coach..although it doesn't appear that your really pushing those extreme ranges (1300 and beyond) I'm curious as to how you and other guys determine your max distance ? Do you live an die by remaining energy ? Time of flight ? Remaining velocity ? This is putting shooting conditions aside..zero wind, middle Temps/other inputsI'm fine with 800 foot pounds of energy but am not a fan of the long flight times so that limites me to that 750-800 mark before I get uncomfortable Alot can happen in 1.5 seconds !
Quote from: j_h_nimrod on January 17, 2015, 02:51:50 PM I wish I had a faster twist to stabilize the 62s or slightly heavier bullets. I don't know how fast a twist you need for a 62 but if you've got at least a 1-12tw maybe take a look at Hornady's 53 Vmax. It has a G1 BC of .290 and they shoot lights out in my 223 Ack Imp but you'll need at least a 1-12tw to stabilize them.
I wish I had a faster twist to stabilize the 62s or slightly heavier bullets.
Quote from: kentrek on January 17, 2015, 01:24:43 PMCoach..although it doesn't appear that your really pushing those extreme ranges (1300 and beyond) I'm curious as to how you and other guys determine your max distance ? Do you live an die by remaining energy ? Time of flight ? Remaining velocity ? This is putting shooting conditions aside..zero wind, middle Temps/other inputsI'm fine with 800 foot pounds of energy but am not a fan of the long flight times so that limites me to that 750-800 mark before I get uncomfortable Alot can happen in 1.5 seconds ! I have one issue with a vlds and 800 lbs of energy so distance isn't really the deciding factor for me. Rather what condition doing feel comfortable putting the shot inside of a coffer cup. That may be 100 or 800.in my mind conditions and math need to be spot on to send one 800 at a heartbeat. I guess I'm pretty lucky I only see game as a target and don't get buck fever (in less it's a bear at 20 feet ) one thing that really helps me is knowing that the equmpteenth I'm shooting is the most accurate I can afford . Knowing the system you have is 1/4 moa . Gives me the confidence that if I'm settled in the shot ,that the outcome will be favoritible. My shot on my sheep this year was 300 yards steep downhill Ina huge 45 MPh wind .under the circumstances it was long range . I shot my deer at 250 off a camera tripod standing up with my long range system at 20 power it was a chip shot . I literally was counting the hairs . I wouldn't ever judge someone by the sheer distance of a shot because every time it holds different degrees of complexity. I'm sure there is guys on here that make1000yard shoto look easy. So that's why I use the coffee cup method. I want that berger into the boiler room every time. Guys that shot that bullet through a shoulder either don't have the set up for there style of hunting or made a bad shot. Know your equipment and its intended use practice with it and have confidence in it .
I'm not that good yet but my personal goals are to reach out till I go subsonic or just before. Currently I'm working at 730 yards with my fav 243. I'm shooting 64gr Berger BR column in this weather they are going 3775 at the muzzle(re17 is very temp sensitive!) these bullets are designed for 500 and less yard match. I'm thinking this is a little far for these tiny flat base bullets. I'm wondering if they are getting unstable cause in no wind it's still difficult keeping them on 10" plate, yet at 500 the 6" plate is simple. I think that it's not one thing that should make or break your personal limits, you really need to take all of those things mentioned( conditions aside) in to consideration.
Quote from: b23 on January 17, 2015, 03:40:43 PMQuote from: j_h_nimrod on January 17, 2015, 02:51:50 PM I wish I had a faster twist to stabilize the 62s or slightly heavier bullets. I don't know how fast a twist you need for a 62 but if you've got at least a 1-12tw maybe take a look at Hornady's 53 Vmax. It has a G1 BC of .290 and they shoot lights out in my 223 Ack Imp but you'll need at least a 1-12tw to stabilize them.if you can speed up the bullet enough, you might be able to overcome the twist.
What wind meters are you guys using
The one I'm looking at is the kestrel 2500. Is it worth going to the 3500?
Quote from: jasnt on January 31, 2015, 08:11:25 PMThe one I'm looking at is the kestrel 2500. Is it worth going to the 3500?i have the kestrel 2500 and think its great. I use it more for pressure and temp than wind. But also for wind.