Zeroing at 1” high question

[Lateral]

There's a lot of folks online who never make mistakes...

Surely not

 

[Tim.243]

As it was in a narrow ride, despite being quick on the bolt it was in cover before I could have another round ready, or I’m quite good at a rapid follow up shot as it’s something I practice.

It was an unfortunate mistake with no ability to correct after the first shot.

The irony being if I had know it was 300M, I would have still taken the shot but just been able to dial for it, which would have put the shot centre chest having looked where the bullet actually went and my dope I would have added.

Just shows it’s worth checking range, as it can very much catch you out no matter how much you practice.

Yes you are quite right, I rock back on the sticks once in a while with the round going a bit high with them dropping on the spot but the game dealers start moaning... but like you it happens.

 

[kenbro]

Easily done. I've shot a roe buck through both front legs because I thought it was at 200m when it was 300m and the shot ended up 6-7" low. Fortunately it wasn't very mobile and I was able to dispatch it up close. There's a lot of folks online who never make mistakes...

I thought I’d did once, but I was wrong …..

 

[N6S&L]

@Acm


My .243 rifles wears a Swarovski Ballistic turret.

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When I initially set it up, I went for Zero at 100 yards, Green 150 yards, Amber 200 yards and then Red at 250 yards.

The differences between Zero and Green was one click, Zero and Amber 3.

The turret was so 'cluttered' at these ranges that I changed them out to Zero 100, Green 200, Amber 300 and Red 400.

Why did I learn?

That for a Stalking rifle, a BT is not really necessary.

I agree. Sold my Swaro BT scope for that reason. Just another thing to worry about in the field. Now I just use a fixed 8x56 or or a 6-12x56 (which is permanently set to 8x) and 1” high at 100m. Consistent magnification setting means consistent sight picture on the deer. Point and shoot at sensible ranges (I.e. <200m for me) so no particular need to check range. If it looks too far away, it is!
This is based on my experience with .243, 6.5x55 SE, .270 and 30-06).

 

[Dunwaters]

I do it because it’s what I’ve always done.
I have to admit though that once ranges open up beyond 300M or so, guesstimating holdover and windage is no substitute for an accurately set up scope with turret dialing.

 

[David Barker]

Or just shoot out to100mtr and it w3ill still be ok at 150. Its better to stalk deer than sniper them. Is this the stalking directory.

 

[Tim.243]

Or just shoot out to100mtr and it w3ill still be ok at 150. Its better to stalk deer than sniper them. Is this the stalking directory.

And if said deer is chipped and needs shooting again as it is at 200 "Ring Dave" as it is the Stalking Directory

 

[Utectok]

I learnt my lesson the hard way as to why ranging deer is important a few years back.

I took a shot at a roe doe in a large forestry ride, I had estimated it to be about 150m based off the size in the scope, so having it set 2 clicks high with my WSM I was good out much further than that with no adjustment. I took the shot and saw it run, which is unusual for that rifle.

When I got to the shot site I found a long shard of bone, where the bullet had evidently gone low and hit the leg.

On ranging back to my firing position in the tree line the shot was about 300-350m, and my scope which I normally carry on 8X was set to 16X - hence underestimating the range by about 1/2.

I had range finding binos on my chest but didn’t use them, despite having time and being under no pressure - that was the lesson, always check the range if you have time, and make sure to carry your rifle in a very consistent set up, so I check my scope every so often to make sure I haven’t left anything set I don’t intend.

Despite a lot of looking for the deer on the day I didn’t manage to find it, the deer was finally caught up with a few days later, but it’s not an experience I’ve forgotten since, and one I hope not to repeat.


Ben

Like you I always range and dial unless it’s clearly 50-70 m or less. A lot of people say it’s slow and complicated but in reality it’s only takes literally a few seconds. The normal stalking clicks I’ve committed to memory 200m 3 clicks 250 6 clicks 300 9 clicks 350m 12 clicks you see a pattern there!! Only breaks at 400 which is 16 bit I’m not using that a lot!

 

[Mungo]

Like you I always range and dial unless it’s clearly 50-70 m or less. A lot of people say it’s slow and complicated but in reality it’s only takes literally a few seconds. The normal stalking clicks I’ve committed to memory 200m 3 clicks 250 6 clicks 300 9 clicks 350m 12 clicks you see a pattern there!! Only breaks at 400 which is 16 bit I’m not using that a lot!

I’ve been doing a lot of night shooting with a thermal, and until recently did not have a rangefinder that worked in the dark.

So it was back to the old way: if it looks far too small, get closer. If it looks a bit small, rest the crosshairs on the back. Otherwise point and shoot.

Astonishingly, it worked! Who’d have thought…

 

[Utectok]

I’ve been doing a lot of night shooting with a thermal, and until recently did not have a rangefinder that worked in the dark.

So it was back to the old way: if it looks far too small, get closer. If it looks a bit small, rest the crosshairs on the back. Otherwise point and shoot.

Astonishingly, it worked! Who’d have thought…

Haha same with my thermal it does work your right

 

[Klenchblaize]

Its better to stalk deer than sniper them. Is this the stalking directory.

Yes it is but sadly not all that contribut to The Stalking Directory appreciate the non-branch snagging benefits of a stutzen rifle! They are, of course, otherwise engaged in proper "Deer Management"!

K

 

[2-dead-in-the-air]

Have a look at this clip very interesting.