Zeroing for a new .338lm

[Hakshot]

So I finally made the jump to big bore rifle. I decided on an mrad from Barrett. Here's my question: First what is a good zero distance? (I was thinking 300 yards) I am assuming it would be a good idea to use factory loads before I rezero to my custom loads. Also does anyone have a good recipe for the Barnes lrx 265 gr and tsx 185gr? Oal numbers for the mrad would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[oneshot.onehit]

Re: Zeroing for a new .338lm

Zero at 100 yards, then you can dial up to 300, 500, 1700 or what ever you want

 

[Mattrmvpd]

Re: Zeroing for a new .338lm

UP... Fine tune it at 100 and play from there. Too EXPENSIVE to waste ammo

I had one....loved and hated it at the same time.

 

[Km22]

Re: Zeroing for a new .338lm

Mine's at 100, then I dial up from there.

 

[HotrRod308]

Re: Zeroing for a new .338lm

+1 on the 100 yard zero.... You need to feed that thing 300 grainers!

 

[Hakshot]

Re: Zeroing for a new .338lm

Thank you for your comments. HotRod is 300 what you feed your MRAD? I should clarify I went with the 24.5" version. I pick it up in 19 hours. I am very excited.

 

[theHOG338]

From what i've gathered, 300gr Scenar Lapua or 250gr Hornaday BTHP is the best without breaking your bank. But by far 300gr is where you get the bang for your buck, anything below 250 at the range and you're wasting your time/money.

 

[lizard1]

I've got a velocity [nf] scope on mine. Zero'd at 200yd.and its good out to 600[range limited to 600]. I have a love/hate relationship w/mine.some days its good,some days, not soo much.........d-1

 

[jonthomps]

100y here too. Am I detecting a theme?

 

[Smkngstv]

100 yard zero using 300 Berger hybrids

 

[anthonylapoint]

Zero it for no less then 200, I would even say 300. A .338 doesn't stabilize until a few hundred yard so why would you ever shoot it, let alone zero it for 100 yards. For OAL of a round, measure the inside of your magazine and use something just under that.

 

[Tackleberry]

I zero at 100 with 300 smk's. go heavy and don't look back

 

[bas402]

Zeroed mine @100 40min rail,have 100 min left in my N/F that gets me out to 2200 with no problems.
Sully

 

[Km22]

Mine is zeroed at 100 with 300gr SMKs. No problem with the stabilization for me at 100 yards either.