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Post by mike on Nov 15, 2016 23:34:17 GMT -5
I'm going to be sighting in my Hankins converted CVA Apex 45-70. It has the 25" Bergara barrel now with HIS LRMP system. I'm going to be shooting .45 cal. 250 gr FTX bullets in front of a charge of 55 grains of IMR4198. The potential maximum distance for shooting a deer is 250 to 300yards. Can anyone help me with a suggested sight-in point of impact at 100 yards and based on that, advise me of hold-over distance for 200, 250 and maybe 300 yards? Thank you.
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Post by GMB54-120 on Nov 16, 2016 0:01:09 GMT -5
Are you saying you can not practice at 250-300 yards but are willing to take a shot on an animal if you know the trajectory?
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Post by markb317 on Nov 16, 2016 0:15:05 GMT -5
You should put a scope on it that has a BDC reticle that way you can zero at 100 and then shoot at the other distances to see where each of the hash marks hit at 200 and 300 yds.
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Post by shane on Nov 16, 2016 0:26:22 GMT -5
Are you saying you can not practice at 250-300 yards but are willing to take a shot on an animal if you know the trajectory? I will answer for Mike and myself. 😀 A resounding Yes. It's a 12-16" kill zone. If I know max Point blank range and the shot is Within my comfort zone, under ideal conditions, KaBoom. 😀 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 0:49:00 GMT -5
 Guessing your speed will be around 2300 with a 250 FTX this gives you idea |
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Post by nyhunter on Nov 16, 2016 5:25:11 GMT -5
I have experimented with the 250 FTX however was unable to shoot them consistently, best performance out of my TC Encore Bergara barrel conversion is with a Pittman 275 Accumax. Pittman 275 Accumax, 55 grains IMR 4198 @ approximately 2500 FPS. I am sighted in 2" high @ 100 yards , 0 @ 150 yards & -1" @ 208 yards Hope this helps, good luck.  Construction paper shows a aiming point at the lower orange dot and a hit on the top (#3) dot after 2 scope (#1 & #2) adjustments. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 8:25:33 GMT -5
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Post by mike on Nov 17, 2016 23:53:30 GMT -5
Thank you for the information guys. I'll be going to the range this weekend and will be shooting at 100 and 200 yards. Unlike some who have the fortunate opportunity to shoot at any selected long range distance, I do not. I do; however, always try to minimize my shot distance when hunting and shoot within my limits based on conditions and rifle rest rigidity.
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Post by nyhunter on Nov 18, 2016 8:07:16 GMT -5
Thank you for the information guys. I'll be going to the range this weekend and will be shooting at 100 and 200 yards. Unlike some who have the fortunate opportunity to shoot at any selected long range distance, I do not. I do; however, always try to minimize my shot distance when hunting and shoot within my limits based on conditions and rifle rest rigidity. Good luck Mike, let us know how it works out. I may have to revisit the 250 FTX if you have good results. |
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