mubz Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well I when out today just to check the zero of my tikka t3 hunter 6.5x55 and to get a bit more confident with it as its new. Took three shots at 100 yards and grouped less than half an inch so i was very pleased as the last time i did the grouping was not quite as good. Was using fedral power shock 140gr. So feeling confident i set up at 200 yards.... now i was not even on the target! took another three shots but aimed at least 6 inches above the target and still didnt hit!? it seemed i was hitting the ground just below the bord. Do you think this was me or was it the bullet drop ( it says on the box when zeroed at 100 there should be 4.7inch drop at 200.... conditions were not good, very wet and my scope got a bit unclear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 some thing seriously wrong with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mubz Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 some thing seriously wrong with that maybe it was just me? as i had a good group at 100yards. I will go out again and have another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 my 6.5 would shoot 1/2" at 100 & 1 or less at 200 with about a 4" drop with 140grn bullets - go and recheck and make sure your scope stays dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi Mubz, What scope & reticule are you using ? Cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mubz Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 i was using a s&b 8x56 with ret 7 i think. I am going to go back and try again because it is most prob me. Im going to try at 150 yards first then at 200. It was the first time shooting at 200yards.. (only had my fac since april) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 might be worth getting a bigger board so you know exactly whats happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 i was using a s&b 8x56 with ret 7 i think. I am going to go back and try again because it is most prob me. Im going to try at 150 yards first then at 200. It was the first time shooting at 200yards.. (only had my fac since april) Ahhhh, sounds very like the first time I shot at 200 Try prone with good support, bipod & rolled up jacket works fine, do a couple of dry fires - did the sight picture stay the same ? If you are wobbling, or just not holding crosshairs on target well, stop and recompose + if you know you have pulled a shot then count that out. Breathing, trigger and good technique show up a lot changing from 100 to 200. 150 sounds a good bet too enjoy, AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mubz Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ahhhh, sounds very like the first time I shot at 200 Try prone with good support, bipod & rolled up jacket works fine, do a couple of dry fires - did the sight picture stay the same ? If you are wobbling, or just not holding crosshairs on target well, stop and recompose + if you know you have pulled a shot then count that out. Breathing, trigger and good technique show up a lot changing from 100 to 200. 150 sounds a good bet too enjoy, AndyCM thanks mate for the good advice! i will try at 150 and get confident with that. There was a bit of wobble so i think i just need to work on my breathing etc. Next time i try 200yards i am going to get a larger white bord and see were it it going. All the best. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I zero my rifles at 200 yards for the very reason that Andy's given. I shoot off a bench where possible using front and rear bags, or off as short a bipod as possible if needs must. A sheet of thick plywood daubed with white paint works wonders for these things. Do bear in mind that the S&B No 7 reticle is quite thick and therefore obscures a fair amount of the target. It's also a fairly low magnification, so it partly masks the extent of any movement. I have shakey hands, and winding up the mag from 7x to 24x gives a more accurate picture of the severity of any wobble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Do bear in mind that the S&B No 7 reticle is quite thick and therefore obscures a fair amount of the target. I went to type out those every words a couple of times but got distracted. When I had an 8x56 I used to use a target made up out of 4 squares rather than a small circle. If I can find it, I will post it up here, so you can see what I am on about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macnab Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Have a look at the RWS website http://www.rws-munition.de/en/rifle_cartri...ta.htm?navid=10 They do two 6.5 x 55 rounds and my rifle seems to like the 140 grain DK versions, and both are faster/more energy than the Federal round. They also do a zeroing target to print off in A4 size which is quite handy. Even though it can be tricky it really is a good idea to zero when you are not in a rush and the conditions are favourable. Then you will have the confidence in your kit, because you will need it when your heart is pounding, you have your quarry in the sights and the rifle rest isn't perfect. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Even though it can be tricky it really is a good idea to zero when you are not in a rush and the conditions are favourable. Then you will have the confidence in your kit, because you will need it when your heart is pounding, you have your quarry in the sights and the rifle rest isn't perfect. Very good advise - if you have no confidence in your set up, you will never be sure of your shot and things will go downhill Edited July 27, 2009 by monkeymagic1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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