whats the best way to range and adjust scope for long range shooting

[Goatman]

Looking the best way to range and how to adjust for the shoot at different ranges. I haven't shot over 300 yards in years and I'm very rusty.

Just need some tips and ideas to try.

 

[Ritten]

The easiest way to range a target is with a laser range finder. You adjust the scope by turning the turret on top (called the elevation turret) to compensate for the amount of drop that the bullet you're shooting will fall at the distance that you ranged. That is the easiest and most efficient way to adjust a scope for long range shooting. Trust me. I've tried chanting to it, whispering sweet nothings into the objective....I've tried negative and positive reinforcement, but none of that works so don't let anyone tell you different. Direct stimulation of the turret is best...

 

[Goatman]

Got a nice one ya recommend?

 

[Ritten]

I VERY highly recommend. http://www.sportoptics.com/schmidt-bender-PM2556-MSR-CM-CCW.aspx

Give them a call, ask for Jay, and tell him Ted told you that you want to buy this scope.

 

[Goatman]

Ya man if I spent 3,700 on a scope Id be shot and buired by my wife.

 

[Ritten]

Ya man if I spent 3,700 on a scope Id be shot and buired by my wife.

They have a hardware store right down the road with some nice shovels too.

 

[Dishonored]

Ask the guru.

 

[Goatman]

See I hunt alot to, but ventured over 300 yards and now this year I want to venture that far.

 

[tball65]

Info overload

Using and understanding Tactical Style Reticles, is the first sticky in this area of the forum. Read it and understand. It is very informative.

 

[Barney88PDC]

As stated get a Laser Range Finder for distance.

For optics get something that has the ability of external adjustments. Vortex has a very good bang for the buck. I have turned 5 people to the Viper PST and we have shot them at distance and they track true. If you know the distance then with a good ballistics program will get you VERY close to actual numbers. Confirm those numbers by going shoot at distance. After that the up and down is a given. All that is left is to make your wind guess.

Dishonored stick to what you know. Spewing bad information is bad for everyone. Once you get past a few hundred yards you need to be more and more precise with target distance because the danger space is getting tighter all the time.

 

[InterstateGuns]

I recommend spending some time/money and go here:
http://kmprecisionrifletraining.com/shop/basic_course/

I've been shooting a while and do work with optics all day every day and I still learned my money's worth.

But I'm agreed with Barney, get a good entry level scope like a Vortex PST, a laser range finder, and maybe even download a ballistic app on your smart phone. They are pretty simple to use. Range, compair to your dope card, dial/hold. That would be the easiest way to go I can think of.

 

[Dishonored]

As stated get a Laser Range Finder for distance.

For optics get something that has the ability of external adjustments. Vortex has a very good bang for the buck. I have turned 5 people to the Viper PST and we have shot them at distance and they track true. If you know the distance then with a good ballistics program will get you VERY close to actual numbers. Confirm those numbers by going shoot at distance. After that the up and down is a given. All that is left is to make your wind guess.

Dishonored stick to what you know. Spewing bad information is bad for everyone. Once you get past a few hundred yards you need to be more and more precise with target distance because the danger space is getting tighter all the time.

What I mentioned works for me. I have used it or else I wouldn't have said it.
People were judging distance long before laser range finders.
Now I know your some long range guru,
and that's great, so you give your fantastic solutions and ill give my ole redneck hunting tricks.

 

[Dishonored]

Also if you cannot make it to Kmprecision for training. Phobos solutions has a precision rifle class in September.

See link
$600
2-days 09/28-08/29/13

http://bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113913

 

[RStewart]

The easiest way to range a target is with a laser range finder. You adjust the scope by turning the turret on top (called the elevation turret) to compensate for the amount of drop that the bullet you're shooting will fall at the distance that you ranged. That is the easiest and most efficient way to adjust a scope for long range shooting. Trust me. I've tried chanting to it, whispering sweet nothings into the objective....I've tried negative and positive reinforcement, but none of that works so don't let anyone tell you different. Direct stimulation of the turret is best...

As stated get a Laser Range Finder for distance.

For optics get something that has the ability of external adjustments. Vortex has a very good bang for the buck. I have turned 5 people to the Viper PST and we have shot them at distance and they track true. If you know the distance then with a good ballistics program will get you VERY close to actual numbers. Confirm those numbers by going shoot at distance. After that the up and down is a given. All that is left is to make your wind guess.

I recommend spending some time/money and go here:
http://kmprecisionrifletraining.com/shop/basic_course/

I've been shooting a while and do work with optics all day every day and I still learned my money's worth.

But I'm agreed with Barney, get a good entry level scope like a Vortex PST, a laser range finder, and maybe even download a ballistic app on your smart phone. They are pretty simple to use. Range, compair to your dope card, dial/hold. That would be the easiest way to go I can think of.

^^^^ this.

And if you don't have the money you can still learn to shoot precision out up to 600 yards for a lot less than $600. Just saying.

 

[dzelenka]

What exactly are you looking to do and at what range? Depending on who you talk to the term "long range" means different things. To a competitive shooter it means 800 to 1000 yards. To a hunter it may mean more than 300 yards. If you are talking about hunting under 500 yards, the solution may be different than wanting to shoot mid range or long range competition.

Your biggest issue will be learning to read the wind. A clinic with an experienced wind reader is a great start followed up by lots of shooting at distance. Competitive high power shooting in one of its many disciplines provides the opportunity to not only practice your skills but also to meet people with a great deal of knowledge about shooting.

I picked up one of the Vortex Viper PST scopes for one of my hunting rifles and really like it. It is worth checking out.

The best way to range is a laser range finder. To adjust, I have used both a custom ballistic reticle and externally adjustable elevation turrets. Both have pluses and minuses. The longer the range, the more I like the adjustable turret method.

Dan

 

[Goatman]

I mostly hunt for now. I will check out all of the advised.