the poacher Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 ive just been to zero my .223 rifle in ive got it more or less smack on at 100yds,i don't shoot massive distances when out...I was just wondering how much height would I have to give it if shooting at a fox at 200 yds ..im not a expert on rifles any info much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm getting the popcorn out, waiting for answers....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Zero it so its an inch high at 100 YDS, you'll be bang on at 200 YDS then, or leave as it is ,an engine room shot at 200yds , you won't know the difference, Atb Flynny Edited August 25, 2013 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 thanks flynny all I wanted to know.....much appreciated...and highbird 70 I hope you enjoyed your popcorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Zero it so its an inch high at 100 YDS, you'll be bang on at 200 YDS then, or leave as it is ,an engine room shot at 200yds , you won't know the difference, Atb Flynny Without knowing what ammo the op it using, barrel length or scope height, how can you say it will be bang on at 200 if zeroed inch high at 100 yards. Sorry but that's not good advice. Zero at inch high and then see where it shoots at 200 Edited August 25, 2013 by activeviii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 what ammo are you using? inch high at 100 is a good guide but confirm on paper before hunting.if your getting in to centerfire you could do with a chrono and a good ballistic program.good choice in calibre though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 im using privvi partizan 55gr sp.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Mark iv'e got mine 223 1 in high 100 y,using 50g accu Tips zero at 200y -2.6 250y -6.8 300y -22 at 400y or very close to them figures. atb Terry Just aim and shoot bud out to 250y if 1 inch high at a 100y Edited August 25, 2013 by eccles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 thanks flynny all I wanted to know.....much appreciated...and highbird 70 I hope you enjoyed your popcorn I was going to....but the Sirs are behaving tonight...lol....normally they post mch stronger statements..lol...must be the bank holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 If ur using factory loads and not home loading u really don't need fancy chrono's or ballistic charts. Zero for wot ever suits u best; no right or wrongs as long as U know wot it's zeroed at and then get out and test it and shoot to ur own abilities. The more practising the better anyway, so get out and try 25,50,200m etc on paper and u won't be breaking the bank with the Privi's But just remember to recheck ur zero if u open a new box of ammo or change brands/bullet weights Probabaly the best advice would be to practice guessing distances, no good if u know to the mm where ur rifle shoots at a certain distance if u can't estimate it roughly. Amazing how far out people can be at times (inc myself) Also no need to buy a rangefinder, althou may be useful (and defo far more useful than a chrono or ballistic calculator) if ur bored walked dog guess a distance and then pace out or count fence posts etc to give u a ball park distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 We'll do some tests next time we have chance Mark. I've got a rangefinder, as you know, and also a chronograph, so it wil be good to see the results. I'll do the same with my .243 & .22-250 as well. When I zeroed the scope on my .243 today at 100 yards, I was surprised to see that it was still hitting a 4" circle at 186 yards (the furthest we could safely place the target) I opted to zero it at 100 yards because most of the foxes I shoot are sub 100 yards anyway. It will be interesting to see the results, all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 ive just been to zero my .223 rifle in ive got it more or less smack on at 100yds,i don't shoot massive distances when out...I was just wondering how much height would I have to give it if shooting at a fox at 200 yds ..im not a expert on rifles any info much appreciated I shot a Spring buck in Africa at 250 yards but it was my guides rifle & they told me to put the cross hairs right on him , it worked & his head is on my wall , Its a flat shooting round so I dont think it will be much , take it out & try it . ATB Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 much appreciated lads ...thanks for all the info ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Without knowing what ammo the op it using, barrel length or scope height, how can you say it will be bang on at 200 if zeroed inch high at 100 yards. Sorry but that's not good advice. Zero at inch high and then see where it shoots at 200 Absolutely right mate its rubbish advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's why most 223 shooters use this principle, for live quarry, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Absolutely right mate its rubbish advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's why most 223 shooters use this principle, for live quarry, Atb Flynny Think I must have been in a mood yesterday as your not the only one I tried to have a go at. Lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Think I must have been in a mood yesterday as your not the only one I tried to have a go at. Lmao. No worries mate, ha ha , go and have a beer and enjoy the rest of the bank holiday, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 This was taken with a 223 it was not my rifle & I do not remember the make or the bullet type or weight & when you shoot in South Africa the guide will take you out to the range to see if you are a competent rifle shot & if your not then its home for you !. South African guides have far more experience than most of us & are good judges of range because of it , so this is what a 223 can do at over 200yards . I got a howl of approval & congrats of good shot from those behind me . ATB Pole Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Good Shooting Carl nice 1 bud you must have shot him through the eye,he's got a glass 1 now. ATVB bud Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Good Shooting Carl nice 1 bud you must have shot him through the eye,he's got a glass 1 now. ATVB bud Terry Thanks Terry I got him slightly east of the boiler room & he was going in the pot ! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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