06-22-2017, 01:36 PM
CJ7nvrstk Wrote:New to the long range game. I've always done the "well I guess I'll move it X # of clicks..." But actually with my first outing yesterday with my 6.5 I payed attention to the MOA markings on the scope and adjusted accordingly. I know there's much more to it than that.
Was wondering what y'all use to record variables and accuracy on your range outings. Not planning on getting into reloading at this point but that may change with ammo being $20 a box, but that's for another thread I guess.
CJ:
Given you are new to the long range stuff, let me advise you to figure out the three most important things for you based on your experience and knowledge and record the data on those three things.
I am pretty sure your data will be distance, sight settings, and performance.
As you progress and learn more, you will add to that list. And after a few years of anally recording every bit of nonsense you thought had meaning, you will realize a few things.
The first will be that after recording all of those details, you never referred to them again. But you did look at distance, sight settings, and performance quite often.
The second will be that none of those details had anything to do with your good or poor performance except for strong and gusty winds.
Find a load that you thing shoots well then focus your attention on your marksmanship. As you get better, you will start doping winds. So winds will be the forth detail you will start recording.
That will be about it.
LR55