WebOct 6, 2009 · sw wi. Posts: 488. October 4, 2009 at 12:39 pm #206034. Working on sighting in my daughters new .243 and after checking various ballistic and trajectory charts would like to know if I am understanding this correctly. We sighted in dead on at 25yds, so now we should be about 1.5 in high at 100 yds and dead on again at 200 with a 100grain bullet ... WebJul 18, 2012 · The Ballistic Coefficient for the .243 Winchester 95gr is 0.40 (in this example). This bullet really performs well up to 200, 250, and even 300 yards having a drop of just 2.7" (2 and 1 half inches) at the 200 yard …
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WebApr 4, 2024 · A 100-yard zero is the set rule when it comes to zeroing your rifles. However, you can zero at a shorter distance like 25 yards as well. Still, zeroing a rifle scope at 100 yards is necessary because this range is more achievable by BEGINNERS and is appropriate for a wider range of shooting activities. WebApr 17, 2009 · You shouldn't get much of a variance at close ranges. I don't know where you got those numbers, but they're not even close for the load he is using with a scoped rifle. JBM ballistic calculator, 223 Remington, 40gr Vmax @ 3650 fps, 1000 ft elevation, 60 degrees F. I use a 200-yard zero. fish tank set up with driftwood
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WebOct 12, 2015 · Rifle is a Tikka hunter blued. Im new to centrefires and thought this drop may have been a bit excessive. alan j wrote: Sighted my 243 in at 1 inch high at 100 yards with winchester 80gr factory loads (silver pack). I was surprised when it dropped 3.5 inches at 200 yards. The pack says should be 0 drop at 200. WebJan 4, 2010 · Originally Posted by Lee24. Don't worry about whether your iron sights are 1 inches above the bore, or .875 inches, or the scope is 1.5 inches or 1.7 inches. Sight the rifle in at 25 yards, meaning a tiny 3-shot group dead center. Remember, if your sights are 1/4 MOA clicks, it takes 16 clicks to move 1 inch. WebApr 1, 2012 · It is always wise to finish sighting in by firing several shots at 200yds. The 100gn .243 bullets should print about 1.75” high. If they do, leave well enough alone since it won’t matter a bit if the bullet lands a trifle high when … candy cane tea infuser