Deb Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I'm using 100 gr of pyrodex with a 295 gr HP bullet and I'm sighted in at 100 yards. What would be the farthest that you would shoot at a deer? With my 30:06 I 'm comfortable out to 200 yards. Thanks, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: How far? That depeends on the ability of the shooter. You should be able to connect fairly reliably out to 125 yards if you are up to that part. Beyond that, the distance is critical, that thing starts to drop like a rock. Wind deflection also gets to be a big factor past 125 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: How far? Based on my setup and results at the range, I think 100 yards would be the absolute max I would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkeyHunter Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: How far? I wouldnt go over 100 Yards myself. Maybe 125 max if I felt 100% good about the shot and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: How far? I would feel comfortable at whatever ranges I have practiced at. I'm strictly a 100 yard shooter, but in all honesty, it is extremely rare where I hunt o have a shot that is longer tan 60 or 70 yards . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Re: How far? Thanks everyone, I kinda had the 100 yard mark in the back of my mind and you all just comfirmed it. I was wondering how quick the bullet wound start 'dropping like a rock'. I think I'll set a 100 yard limit for myself. Thanks, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Re: How far? Would not hesitate to shoot a deer at 100 with my TC black diamond. Have killed one right at one hundred and practice out to 150. Would be comfortable taking a shot on a deer out to 150 with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Re: How far? I am curious of the members sayingn they shoot 150 to 200 yards, what their powder charge/bullet combo is. I can see 150 gr charges of Pyrodex, BP, or T7 and lighter charges of smokeless powder but to shoot a 300 gr bullet with 100 gr charge of stinky powder is asking a lot to use past 150 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RandyWakeman Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Re: How far? As far as I'm concerned, it very closely follows what you can do with 300 gr. reloads in a .45-70. The best frontloaders are good for about half the range of what you can do with the flatter centerfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Re: How far? [ QUOTE ] I am curious of the members sayingn they shoot 150 to 200 yards, what their powder charge/bullet combo is. I can see 150 gr charges of Pyrodex, BP, or T7 and lighter charges of smokeless powder but to shoot a 300 gr bullet with 100 gr charge of stinky powder is asking a lot to use past 150 yards. [/ QUOTE ] I shoot out to 150 yards with my black diamond AJ. I use 120 grains loose pyrodex powder, with a 240 grain tc xtp mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Re: How far? I'm shooting 150grns of T-7 with a 245grn Spitzer Boat Tail and getting 1.5 inch groups at 150. Dead zero at 100 yards and -3 inches at 150 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: How far? I've sighted in for 100yrds but will not hesitate out to 150 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest psycho Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: How far? 100yds and probably no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigAl1781 Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: How far? id say 100 max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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