Given this information what would you do

[daniel craig]

No offense intended, just making sure we're all on the same page. I'm kind of interested in what this set up looks like.

Fyi, the Shooterscalculator.com page will let you punch in whatever you need for sight height. I just tried 5.9" for gits and shiggles.

I’m a dummy. It was 50mm not 5.0 inches.

 

[wiscoaster]

... I’m just a dumb ass.

I TOTALLY DISAGREE!!

well, <blanked by editor>, I couldn't make it through a whole day without being disagreeable about something, so ...

... thanks for making my day!!

 

[daniel craig]

I TOTALLY DISAGREE!!

well, <blanked by editor>, I couldn't make it through a whole day without being disagreeable about something, so ...

... thanks for making my day!!

Well thanks lol

 

[daniel craig]

150gr at 2840FPS? Is this a Mosin 91/30? The numbers match except for the sight height. I have seen several scope mounts and not many were 5 inches above bore. Even setting up a scout scope with very long eye relief would be more accurate than a scope sitting 5 inches above bore.

That’s because I’m goofy. I read the 50mm as 5.0 inches. So that translates to like 1.9/2”

 

[gotboostvr]

Glad we got it sorted out, that sounds more within normal terms. Simple translating error is all it was.

Here's your updated chart:

 

[herrwalther]

That’s because I’m goofy. I read the 50mm as 5.0 inches. So that translates to like 1.9/2”

We all have our moments. Have you ever used the flashlight on your phone, to look for your phone? I have. 1.9 inches is much more reasonable to work with.

 

[daniel craig]

We all have our moments. Have you ever used the flashlight on your phone, to look for your phone? I have. 1.9 inches is much more reasonable to work with.

Lol I have actually!

 

[daniel craig]

Glad we got it sorted out, that sounds more within normal terms. Simple translating error is all it was.

Here's your updated chart:
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Thanks! 9.5 inches high at 200 yards seems pretty high. When I get a chance to do this properly (I’m going to use my shotgun until then) I think I should consider a different sight in distance. Given my shooting ability maybe limit myself to 250 or so yards.

 

[gotboostvr]

Thanks! 9.5 inches high at 200 yards seems pretty high. When I get a chance to do this properly (I’m going to use my shotgun until then) I think I should consider a different sight in distance. Given my shooting ability maybe limit myself to 250 or so yards.

Looks like 250yrds will give you a MPBR of almost 300yrds with a 6" target. Sounds like a good zero range to me!

 

[jmorris]

Some calculators can be a pretty close, they depend on numbers that are an accurate description of what theoretically will happen.

I’m thinking if I sight in at 4 inches high at 25 I’ll be within 6 inches of where I’m aiming out to 400 yards....

Your numbers are a great illustration of why the math is fun to play with but why it is always advisable to actually test so you can see the difference between what one thinks should happen and what actually will happen.

Even if you did have a round that could have a max PBR of 400 yards with a 6” zone elevation wise, you would want to input wind in there to know it’s effects, at some point before thinking it’s inconsequential at that range.

If I were going to rely on just the math, especially if I were to be risking just wounding and animal to run off and die, I would rather zero at 400 and assume by math backwards where I would be at 25 yards.

 

[daniel craig]

Looks like 250yrds will give you a MPBR of almost 300yrds with a 6" target. Sounds like a good zero range to me!

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That does look pretty good! Thanks!

 

[daniel craig]

Turns out the state actually has a free shooting range on state land not too far from where I work. Understandably that’s not without its risks but if it’s 100-200 yards it’ll be worth it.

 

[daniel craig]

Got it sighted in slightly high at 100 yards. That should do me, I’ll do my best to keep my shots at 100 yards at most.