Guest Xen Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 just wondering... about a 15 degree elevation in height, shooting up hill... the yardage was at least 600, after the hike to get to the target, it looked like it could have been closer to 800... but the result was 6 feet of drop um, i know i wasn't rock-solid on my brace (which was a scrub-oak brush that was pretty solid), but i've shot deer and elk before and not had that kind of drop in the field. any ideas? shooting a browning BAR 7mm rem mag with federal vital shok ammo (160 grain nosler partition bullet) barrel was hot, shot 7 rounds, let it cool for 5 mins, then another 2 rounds. the 9th shot was the actual hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Re: any ideas of drop for a 7mm rem mag? What velocity and what zero? It just sounds to me like the distance needed to be closed a little more before shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Re: any ideas of drop for a 7mm rem mag? I figured out a drop of roughly 50 inches. That includes compensation of shooting up hill and a 200 yd zero... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Re: any ideas of drop for a 7mm rem mag? yeah, it was a 200 yard zero, not exactly sure what the velocity is on that ammo, but i'm sure i can find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Re: any ideas of drop for a 7mm rem mag? There is only one way to find zero on any given rifle/ bullet comb. You have to shoot it! Forget the ballistic charts and get to the range. Those feel good charts are for novices or someone who is too lazy to do their homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Re: any ideas of drop for a 7mm rem mag? [ QUOTE ] There is only one way to find zero on any given rifle/ bullet comb. You have to shoot it! Forget the ballistic charts and get to the range. Those feel good charts are for novices or someone who is too lazy to do their homework. [/ QUOTE ] That is the best advice I have seen in a long time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Re: any ideas of drop for a 7mm rem mag? While not exact, they are fairly close. I agree 100% that shooters should definately put the round on paper to see what it is exactly at longer ranges. It is usually close enough to get you on a 2'x2' paper though at long range. By long range I mean past 400 yards. Out to 300 yards, I know the charts are close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.