02-08-2024, 01:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-08-2024, 01:47 PM by Bassfish1952.)
CZ527 Guy pid='6780' dateline='1707352723']I have been deer hunting for a lot of years in open country. I have yet to reach a point where I would casually consider a rifle shot, on a deer at distances over 300 yards. Few hunters I know are willing to consider a shot on game over 200 yards much less 400 or 500 yards.
While the 6mm Arc can be a capable round at greater distances, I would argue few hunters are able to shoot reliably enough to insure a vital hit at such distances.
Making a poor hit on paper at 400 yards is one thing. Making a poor hit on a deer at 400 yards is quite another. I ask that you practice at 300, 400 & 500 yards. If you are able to consistently hit a grape fruit sized target with your chosen hunting ammo, then and only then would I even consider taking a shot at a deer at such distances.
If you find a load that shoots well in your rifle, If you are in an extrordenarly stable shooting position & if you have practiced a lot with your load that shoots really well, The 103 grain ELDX may be one of my top choices for a long distance hunting bullet[/quote]
Maximum Point Blank Range Calculator
This calculates the maximum point blank range (MPBR) of a firearm. MPBR is the farthest distance you are able to shoot a firearm without holding over. This calculator will give you the range you should zero your rifle in order to have the largest MPBR as possible. In order to calculate this you need to input the size of your target. The vital zone of the animal you are hunting is often a inputted as the target size.
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.512
Initial Velocity: 2800 fps
Sight Height : 1.6 in
Target Size: 3 in
International Standard Atmosphere
Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft)
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg
Temperature: 59° F
Relative Humidity: 50%
Speed of Sound: 1116 fps
Near Zero:
34 yards
Far Zero:
187 yards
Minimum PBR:
1 yards
Maximum PBR:
217 yards
Sight-in at 100yds:
1.45" high
In the wood blind the deer have been coming out 100-220 yds all 3 of my deer this trip came from that blind. The tree stand the deer have been coming out 300-350 yds down the narrow area. The blind used to be right as the road does the S turn which put the deer about 100yds out . I'm thinking of a portable blind or just a chair under those trees with a shot down toward the power lines. I didn't know until this year that I could bring my own portable OR purchase a box blind and the land owner would place it where I want it
I'm having a hard time posting my typing comes out white on white background till it post which has been making it hard to edit. I put what I am using for my zero in to show out to 200yds I just have to hold dead on . All my shots on deer have gone within 3" of my aim point which for me is a broadside just above the front leg into the lungs.
While the 6mm Arc can be a capable round at greater distances, I would argue few hunters are able to shoot reliably enough to insure a vital hit at such distances.
Making a poor hit on paper at 400 yards is one thing. Making a poor hit on a deer at 400 yards is quite another. I ask that you practice at 300, 400 & 500 yards. If you are able to consistently hit a grape fruit sized target with your chosen hunting ammo, then and only then would I even consider taking a shot at a deer at such distances.
If you find a load that shoots well in your rifle, If you are in an extrordenarly stable shooting position & if you have practiced a lot with your load that shoots really well, The 103 grain ELDX may be one of my top choices for a long distance hunting bullet[/quote]
Maximum Point Blank Range Calculator
This calculates the maximum point blank range (MPBR) of a firearm. MPBR is the farthest distance you are able to shoot a firearm without holding over. This calculator will give you the range you should zero your rifle in order to have the largest MPBR as possible. In order to calculate this you need to input the size of your target. The vital zone of the animal you are hunting is often a inputted as the target size.
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.512
Initial Velocity: 2800 fps
Sight Height : 1.6 in
Target Size: 3 in
International Standard Atmosphere
Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft)
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg
Temperature: 59° F
Relative Humidity: 50%
Speed of Sound: 1116 fps
Near Zero:
34 yards
Far Zero:
187 yards
Minimum PBR:
1 yards
Maximum PBR:
217 yards
Sight-in at 100yds:
1.45" high
In the wood blind the deer have been coming out 100-220 yds all 3 of my deer this trip came from that blind. The tree stand the deer have been coming out 300-350 yds down the narrow area. The blind used to be right as the road does the S turn which put the deer about 100yds out . I'm thinking of a portable blind or just a chair under those trees with a shot down toward the power lines. I didn't know until this year that I could bring my own portable OR purchase a box blind and the land owner would place it where I want it
I'm having a hard time posting my typing comes out white on white background till it post which has been making it hard to edit. I put what I am using for my zero in to show out to 200yds I just have to hold dead on . All my shots on deer have gone within 3" of my aim point which for me is a broadside just above the front leg into the lungs.