11-17-2019, 10:54 PM
Klem Wrote:... They tend to be big, expensive scopes but for long range you have to pay to play. Your 4.5-14 and 3.5-10 are just not going to cut it at long range.Yep, understood on importance of using quality match-grade or, more preferentially, custom loads. The latter is next on my list of capabilites to invest in. The Dillon 1050 looks like a nice unit that is receiving my initial consideration.
Ammo
I will let someone lese chime in here. I don't use factory ammo. Obviously something accurate with a high BC to buck as much of the wind as possible on the way to the target.
I hear ya 5x5 on the optics zoom. For my initial endeavors, i think the Sig glass might pass muster for optical quality, with the 6.5-20x52 setup proving to provide a budget friendly solution on this initial investment.
LR1955 Wrote:...Well stated. Your other points are well received too.
If you want to use a Grendel at 10000 with any degree of success you are better off using the main cross hair located in the center of the optic and indexing the right elevation and windage. Or using the center cross hair and holding for wind. You are better with a Vari X that gives you up to 30X or so. At about 25X in most conditions you can dope winds through your optic providing the glass is of decent quality. Seeing mirage through the optic is a good thing because the Grendel will not give you anything at that distance so your holds for wind will be constantly shifting and most likely you will have to depend on mirage to see shifts and to estimate speed.
LR55
Yeah, I am leaning towards just setting up a BDC config on the scope's smart reticle and not being lazy in considering heavy use of holdovers. And, doing so will very likely aid me in becoming a better marksman and lay a foundation for eventual transition into the ELR domain, should I decide to pursue such an endeavor.
-MHz