gixer1 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Ok, I don't shoot long range targets as a general rule as I don't have a range close to me and wouldn't feel comfortable doing it on the land I shoot on due to topography... But I was just wondering - for the below ballistics chart - how many "clicks" would be required for the elevation required for this 1000yard shot to be on p.o.a with your standard 1/4" at 100 yard scope? We'll assume a flat calm day with no wind at all... What would each click be at 1000 yards? Obviously this is from a 100 yard sight in range... This is just for discussion by the way - I'm not heading out to shoot anything at 1000 yards... Regards, Gixer Edited May 18, 2012 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 On most scopes one click = a quarter inch at 100 yards so, 2.5 inches at 1000. So about 134 clicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 You would probably need tapered bases at 1000 yds or you would run out of clicks. Not impossible though because some of the American sites have shooters who shoot 1000yds with a .17Rem G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 You have an iPhone. For £2.99 you can buy istrelok which is a ballistics programme, type in your bullet, the BC, scope, range and wind, and it will tell you instantly what is needed! Very good, and easy to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Get some tracers and hold over 42 feet and you will get there . I am not joking . We used to have a member who could head shoot deer at 500 yards . He would be the boy to ask . Harnser . Edited May 18, 2012 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 You have an iPhone. For £2.99 you can buy istrelok which is a ballistics programme, type in your bullet, the BC, scope, range and wind, and it will tell you instantly what is needed! Very good, and easy to use! Strelok is free on Android - is the extra "i" really worth £2.99? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 So did the ballistic program I posted the pic from, I have to say I would like to have a go at a 1000 yard target on a range but I still think its madness to shoot live quarry at extended ranges.... That 28ft of drop demonstrates how silly it is, that must be so so variable dependant on wind, humidity and everything else at that range... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 So did the ballistic program I posted the pic from, I have to say I would like to have a go at a 1000 yard target on a range but I still think its madness to shoot live quarry at extended ranges.... That 28ft of drop demonstrates how silly it is, that must be so so variable dependant on wind, humidity and everything else at that range... :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well the info is in the ballpark but hasnt even given you a few clicks for coriolis lol. Its all very fun to look at these things but at a target shoot you will always get sighters to fine tune, there is never NO wind and in a 6mm you need to be playing with the 105-115gr bullets and faster twist on your barrel, the list is endless. Its great to shoot at long range but we all make our choices about what we consider ethical. The more you learn about long range, the better you get BUT if you have half a brain, you also start to realise the pitfalls and learn to limit shots on live quarry to realistic realms of probability. Long range shooting is great fun and I encourage everyone to expand their knowledge and learn as much as possible but remember where to draw the line on flesh and blood That's the first long range enthusiast I've read a comment from tht seems sensible - good on you... Out of interest - what calibre do you use for foxing/stalking and what do you limit your range to on live targets? Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) When I was an avid long range shooter the first port of call was the zero range at bizley . You paid a £1 for your target and pinned it up in the range at the right height for the range that you wanted to shoot at . The targets were quite clever and you shot until you were hitting the target at 25 yards . Never failed to get me on the target at what ever range I wanted to shoot at . Once on the range a couple of sighter's and Bobs your uncle . Incidently I used to use a 7.62 target rifle with target sights . Harnser . Edited May 18, 2012 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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