Hey, im new here and im sure ill be posting many newbie questions like this. I am a freshman in college on a tight budget. I purchased the bushnell 6x24-40mm dusk&dawn banner and ill be mounting it on a rem. 700 sps 308. how far would i able to put a decent 3-4in group?
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Rifle Scopes long range
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Re: long range
The answer you seek is written right there on the side of your scope 6x24-40.
6x24=144
144-40=104
So 104 yards. And they said range math was tough.
The answer you seek is written right there on the side of your scope 6x24-40.
6x24=144
144-40=104
So 104 yards. And they said range math was tough.
Re: long range
I would expect 1 MOA or one inch at 100 yards, two inches at 200 etc..Get out and shoot to see what you can do. You can fine tune the rifle and/or your shooting from there.
I would expect 1 MOA or one inch at 100 yards, two inches at 200 etc..Get out and shoot to see what you can do. You can fine tune the rifle and/or your shooting from there.
Re: long range
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: misguided child2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The answer you seek is written right there on the side of your scope 6x24-40.
6x24=144
144-40=104
So 104 yards. And they said range math was tough. </div></div>LOL!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: misguided child2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The answer you seek is written right there on the side of your scope 6x24-40.
6x24=144
144-40=104
So 104 yards. And they said range math was tough. </div></div>LOL!
Re: long range
The best answer to your question is this. It all depends on a combination of your capabilities and equipment. Outstanding shooters can only perform so well at certain ranges based upon the limitations of many factors. Ammo, optics (ability to track, quality of glass, etc), rifle's capabilities. On the same note, I could hand you a proven .5 moa gun at 800m (which would give you your coveted 4" group) and since you are a newer shooter, you wouldn't be able to hit jack pass 50m let alone 100m. Practice. I shoot alot whenever I get range time but you know what? I still hoot a BB gun almost everyday, with peep sites and in alternate positions. Daisy 499
The best answer to your question is this. It all depends on a combination of your capabilities and equipment. Outstanding shooters can only perform so well at certain ranges based upon the limitations of many factors. Ammo, optics (ability to track, quality of glass, etc), rifle's capabilities. On the same note, I could hand you a proven .5 moa gun at 800m (which would give you your coveted 4" group) and since you are a newer shooter, you wouldn't be able to hit jack pass 50m let alone 100m. Practice. I shoot alot whenever I get range time but you know what? I still hoot a BB gun almost everyday, with peep sites and in alternate positions. Daisy 499
Re: long range
Given that you already have a rifle and scope, I would put your money into practice ammo. If you are intent on shooting tiny groups, don't do what I did by buying cheap surplus and hunting ammo from wallyworld and wonder why your rifle doesn't shoot worth a damn. Find someone in your area and try to go shooting with them to learn some tips and tricks.
Given that you already have a rifle and scope, I would put your money into practice ammo. If you are intent on shooting tiny groups, don't do what I did by buying cheap surplus and hunting ammo from wallyworld and wonder why your rifle doesn't shoot worth a damn. Find someone in your area and try to go shooting with them to learn some tips and tricks.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRS_Ranger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Given that you already have a rifle and scope, I would put your money into practice ammo. If you are intent on shooting tiny groups, don't do what I did by buying cheap surplus and hunting ammo from wallyworld and wonder why your rifle doesn't shoot worth a damn. Find someone in your area and try to go shooting with them to learn some tips and tricks. </div></div>
+1.
You should try and get out to the range as much as possible and get trigger time. Practice prone and from the bench. I'm in college too and I found my best way to be accurate is to reload. Yes it costs a little more to get started but in the long run you'll be glad you did it. If not you do at least want to get match ammo if you seek small groups.
Also, Lowlight and a few others have videos on youtube that could help you a lot. I know LL has some on how to shoot from a bi-pod, how to pull the trigger properly and quite a few others. After you get some time behind the rifle and you have your technique perfected, then you could upgrade your scope or whatever you feel is holding you back.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRS_Ranger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Given that you already have a rifle and scope, I would put your money into practice ammo. If you are intent on shooting tiny groups, don't do what I did by buying cheap surplus and hunting ammo from wallyworld and wonder why your rifle doesn't shoot worth a damn. Find someone in your area and try to go shooting with them to learn some tips and tricks. </div></div>
+1.
You should try and get out to the range as much as possible and get trigger time. Practice prone and from the bench. I'm in college too and I found my best way to be accurate is to reload. Yes it costs a little more to get started but in the long run you'll be glad you did it. If not you do at least want to get match ammo if you seek small groups.
Also, Lowlight and a few others have videos on youtube that could help you a lot. I know LL has some on how to shoot from a bi-pod, how to pull the trigger properly and quite a few others. After you get some time behind the rifle and you have your technique perfected, then you could upgrade your scope or whatever you feel is holding you back.
Re: long range
What ever size groupr you shoot at 100 yards with your rig it generally it will be at least, 2x greater at 200 yards 3x greater etc, etc. But it's all up to and how well you shoot with your rig that will determine how far out you can get a 3-4" group.
What ever size groupr you shoot at 100 yards with your rig it generally it will be at least, 2x greater at 200 yards 3x greater etc, etc. But it's all up to and how well you shoot with your rig that will determine how far out you can get a 3-4" group.
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I looked up the scope that you referenced.. I'm guessing that it's the $70 duplex reticle? If that's all that you can afford, then go mount it and shoot shoot shoot! If you are going to get better glass in the future, you will only be out $70.
Now, I'm not a gear snob, and I know how it is to shoot on a budget, but if you can scrape together another $80 bucks or so, you could get the Elite 3200 10x40 with mil dots. If you are planning on getting into target shooting, or even want the mil dots as holdover points for varmint hunting, that would be a better scope.
Any way you look at it, the key to getting better is to practice lots. Reloading is a great way to go. Startup is a bit expensive, but you can load really high quality ammo at much lower prices than buying the match grade stuff for 25-30 bucks a box. Really, rolling your own won't save you any money, you just will shoot a whole hell of a lot more. At least it worked that way for me.
I looked up the scope that you referenced.. I'm guessing that it's the $70 duplex reticle? If that's all that you can afford, then go mount it and shoot shoot shoot! If you are going to get better glass in the future, you will only be out $70.
Now, I'm not a gear snob, and I know how it is to shoot on a budget, but if you can scrape together another $80 bucks or so, you could get the Elite 3200 10x40 with mil dots. If you are planning on getting into target shooting, or even want the mil dots as holdover points for varmint hunting, that would be a better scope.
Any way you look at it, the key to getting better is to practice lots. Reloading is a great way to go. Startup is a bit expensive, but you can load really high quality ammo at much lower prices than buying the match grade stuff for 25-30 bucks a box. Really, rolling your own won't save you any money, you just will shoot a whole hell of a lot more. At least it worked that way for me.
