group shooting at 200 yards
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:52 am
Hi all,
I want to try and do more testing of my varmint rifles at 200 yards and get a better handle on reading the wind.
As per the photos, I was pretty happy with my groups although I feel the wind did probably get the better of me.
Loads are:
204 Ruger - 39gr sierra blitzking - around 3750fps
25/06 Rem - 90gr sierra blitzking - around 3325fps
Both these loads have been shot over a chronograph but I have doubts regarding its accuracy.
I had a cheap kestral wind reader with me and checking the forecast for the day I came to the conclusion that the wind was around 7-10kmph coming from right to left. I normally just shoot my steel targets out past 200 yards and just hold on the edge if there is some wind at play.
As a side note this is the first time I have done group shooting over the ute - usually I use a table with the bags. Overall I was pleased with the setup.
Happy hunting
I want to try and do more testing of my varmint rifles at 200 yards and get a better handle on reading the wind.
As per the photos, I was pretty happy with my groups although I feel the wind did probably get the better of me.
Loads are:
204 Ruger - 39gr sierra blitzking - around 3750fps
25/06 Rem - 90gr sierra blitzking - around 3325fps
Both these loads have been shot over a chronograph but I have doubts regarding its accuracy.
I had a cheap kestral wind reader with me and checking the forecast for the day I came to the conclusion that the wind was around 7-10kmph coming from right to left. I normally just shoot my steel targets out past 200 yards and just hold on the edge if there is some wind at play.
As a side note this is the first time I have done group shooting over the ute - usually I use a table with the bags. Overall I was pleased with the setup.
Happy hunting