Things I use when getting the rifle/ammo/optic combo dialed-in for load development or zeroing:
Rifle/mount/optic/bipod/magazines
Chronograph
Spotting Scope/tripod
Range bag with staple gun, ammo, notebook, pens, staples, cleaning kit, ear pro, eye pro
Things I use when I actually go shoot long range:
Rifle/mount/optic/bipod/mags/sling
Kestrel
Spotting Scope/tripod
Good binos with wide FOV and clear glass
Smartphone with ballistics app
I shoot steel sils primarily and have a rather easy time rapid-firing into 12-18" TGTs out to 600yds, have video of doing it even with barrels shorter than 18", but I'm at higher altitude (thinner air), so that works to my advantage. I'm 9/10 hits with the 12" Grendel using the lowest BC TGT factory ammo there is at 800yds with a 1-4x GRSC scope on it firing from magazine monopod position, in maybe 5-7mph winds at 6600ft elevation.
If you shoot the 123gr SMK, 123gr Scenar, or 107 SMK at distance, you get good results out to 1100yds+ where I'm at. At sea level, depending on your barrel length, you can whittle that back roughly 200yds, but a 20" with the better TGT bullets will do well out to 1000yds in 10mph or less winds on 18" sils.
Rifle/mount/optic/bipod/magazines
Chronograph
Spotting Scope/tripod
Range bag with staple gun, ammo, notebook, pens, staples, cleaning kit, ear pro, eye pro
Things I use when I actually go shoot long range:
Rifle/mount/optic/bipod/mags/sling
Kestrel
Spotting Scope/tripod
Good binos with wide FOV and clear glass
Smartphone with ballistics app
I shoot steel sils primarily and have a rather easy time rapid-firing into 12-18" TGTs out to 600yds, have video of doing it even with barrels shorter than 18", but I'm at higher altitude (thinner air), so that works to my advantage. I'm 9/10 hits with the 12" Grendel using the lowest BC TGT factory ammo there is at 800yds with a 1-4x GRSC scope on it firing from magazine monopod position, in maybe 5-7mph winds at 6600ft elevation.
If you shoot the 123gr SMK, 123gr Scenar, or 107 SMK at distance, you get good results out to 1100yds+ where I'm at. At sea level, depending on your barrel length, you can whittle that back roughly 200yds, but a 20" with the better TGT bullets will do well out to 1000yds in 10mph or less winds on 18" sils.
NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com