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| bobcat:
Right, if you compare a 125 to a 165, you'll see the 125 in equivalent loads, the 125 does drop 1 inch less at 300 yards, when zeroed at 200. But, that's an insignificant amount, and the 165 will have the advantage of much less wind drift. It's much easier to compensate for distance than wind, because you can measure it with a rangefinder, or if you're shooting at 300 yards or less, you should be able to shoot without holding over at all, especially if you zero your rifle at 300 yards. Here's the 125 and 165 comparison: http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/ballistics/comparative_ballistics_results.aspx?data=R30061*R3006B |
| Ray:
--- Quote ---the 165 will have the advantage of much less wind drift. --- End quote --- I agree |
| jackelope:
MAYBE here's a better question....where in western washington can i go and shoot and learn my gun better at 300 yards without being a member of some gun club?? not that i have anything against being a member, just curious if there is anywhere. |
| bobcat:
Most shooting ranges you do have to be a member. I am a member of one down here in the Olympia area, and I pay $160/year. If you don't mind driving to Olympia, you're welcome to go with me sometime. The only problem is we only have a 200 yard range. There is one down near Pe Ell that has 100, 200, 300, 500, and 700 yards, and I think it's only about $20/year. The WDFW has a list of shooting ranges, by county, on their website. I'll attach a PDF file of it here... |
| Ray:
I like this range http://www.svrifle.com/index.htm but I am a member of a different one due to proximity. Maybe the best Western Washington range is in Eastern Washington :bash: |
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