222 zeroing

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mikesy

mikesy

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I have read some older posts on this subject and have ended up zeroing my 222 the way thats seems most popular, - zero 1" high at 100m.
I read one post that said they zeroed at 50yards which also gave them 1" high at 100m and the second zero at around 160m and about a 2" drop at 200m. Also, they said it was easier if needed, to check the zero at 50 yards than100yards as the wind has less effect.
I just wanted to ask the more experienced members here a couple of questions.
Has anyone else here done the same and found these figures to be accurate?
Also, if shooting out to 200 yards, how much flatter is a 40gr compared to a 50gr bullet or is the difference negligible?
I'm still new to centrefires so any advice would be most helpful.
Thanks
 
I zero at 200yds and then check the rise at 50, 100 and 150yds.
That way I know where the bullet is to where I’m shooting.
As far as wind is concerned, zero on a relatively calm day, I doubt that every time you go out shooting the weather conditions will be perfect and it’s better to get used to a bit of variance.

Ed
 
I zero my .222 at 100yds, I can never get my head around the whole 1” high idea!! Just zero at 100 and then work out your drop or rise from there. As for the 40gr being flatter I can’t say, I’ve just started reloading with 40gr after using 50gr factory but for the distance I’m shooting, between 50-150 normally the drop doesn’t matter much.
 
Been shooting vmax 50s for a long time. I zero at 100 yds and beyond 150 a tiny bit of Kentucky Windage works absolutely fine - the round is so flat shooting there is little need for much in the way of hold-over out to 150 which is as far as I need to shoot foxes. Put another way - If you say a fox broadside offers a 3inch (in reality much bigger) kill zone and you have zeroed at dead centre at 100 and hold your rifle straight the (minimal) bullet drop will still be in that critical area at 150. Nuff said.
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mikesy said:
I have read some older posts on this subject and have ended up zeroing my 222 the way thats seems most popular, - zero 1" high at 100m.
I read one post that said they zeroed at 50yards which also gave them 1" high at 100m and the second zero at around 160m and about a 2" drop at 200m. Also, they said it was easier if needed, to check the zero at 50 yards than100yards as the wind has less effect.
I just wanted to ask the more experienced members here a couple of questions.
Has anyone else here done the same and found these figures to be accurate?
Also, if shooting out to 200 yards, how much flatter is a 40gr compared to a 50gr bullet or is the difference negligible?
I'm still new to centrefires so any advice would be most helpful.
Thanks
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@mikesy

The reticle.in your scope is also something that can help with determining a 'zero' distance.

If you have a 'German No.4' (as pictured):German4_Reticle-2.png
or similar reticle then you can use it to your advantage for reference points. Take note of the three thick lines, two horizontal and one vertical.

With a little trial and error, these can be used to both gauge the size and distance of your target(say a fox) and correspondingly adjust your aiming point relative to the reticle.

If you know where your shots land at a given distance relative to the reticle, then you know where to aim on the target.

Hope that helps.
 
caberslash said:
@mikesy

The reticle.in your scope is also something that can help with determining a 'zero' distance.

If you have a 'German No.4' (as pictured):View attachment 188467
or similar reticle then you can use it to your advantage for reference points. Take note of the three thick lines, two horizontal and one vertical.

With a little trial and error, these can be used to both gauge the size and distance of your target(say a fox) and correspondingly adjust your aiming point relative to the reticle.

If you know where your shots land at a given distance relative to the reticle, then you know where to aim on the target.

Hope that helps.
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Nice one, I didn't know about that method. Another option.
 
I zero mine @ 150 with 50gr handloads, which are pretty mild. That leaves me .75" high @ 100 yards and 2.5" low @ 200 yards.
 
J.kerslake said:
I zero my .222 at 100yds, I can never get my head around the whole 1” high idea!! Just zero at 100 and then work out your drop or rise from there. As for the 40gr being flatter I can’t say, I’ve just started reloading with 40gr after using 50gr factory but for the distance I’m shooting, between 50-150 normally the drop doesn’t matter much.
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No, you are missing the point and under utilising the tool in your hands.

Inch high at 100 Yards… and MPBR… – Best Fox Call

bestfoxcall.co.uk bestfoxcall.co.uk
Regards
JCS
 
mikesy said:
I have read some older posts on this subject and have ended up zeroing my 222 the way thats seems most popular, - zero 1" high at 100m.
I read one post that said they zeroed at 50yards which also gave them 1" high at 100m and the second zero at around 160m and about a 2" drop at 200m. Also, they said it was easier if needed, to check the zero at 50 yards than100yards as the wind has less effect.
I just wanted to ask the more experienced members here a couple of questions.
Has anyone else here done the same and found these figures to be accurate?
Also, if shooting out to 200 yards, how much flatter is a 40gr compared to a 50gr bullet or is the difference negligible?
I'm still new to centrefires so any advice would be most helpful.
Thanks
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Your 1” formula is well practiced and proven. You will be in the kill zone on a fox or small deer from 40 yards to 175 ish....
I see no reason to change it.
 
Its good to see so many varied opinions.
Thanks for the input, I would still like to know if the 50yards zeroing figures are correct but
I suppose it's what your most comfortable with, together with the type of shooting you are carrying out.
 
If any help I zeroed my 222 1 inch high @100yards. Using 40gr hornady vmax. Hitting a 4in steel gong @200 on a calm day easily.
 
Thanks hillclimber, that helps as up till now I have only used 50gr.
I reloaded my first ammo today, 40gr with 17.5gr and 19.1gr IMR 4198 and I'll try them out on a suitable day.
 
I load 40g v-max with 21g of N130 giving 3440fps , zero at 50 gives 30mm high at 100, zero again at 160 and 40mm low at 200 which is as far as i shoot both of my.222’s out to on foxes
 
Thanks triggermortis, that information is going to be a big help. Any idea if these numbers change much with 50gr bullets?
 
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