I shot and hit the target farther than ever yesterday!

[rcmodel]

is that it gives you info at 25 yard increments out to 300 yards

Remington Shoot does the same thing.

Go up to the menu buttons at the top, click on Ballistic Report, then click on Range Increment, and pick 10, 25, 50, or 100, out to whatever range you want.

The "Optimize Load" Shoot will have already set the trajectory to MPBR.

rc

 

[Reid73]

Hi Mikey,

Actually I meant that you should work out your own trajectory table(s). It can be done (without lots of gear) merely by experimenting with different loads off the bench and keeping good records, which by the sounds of it you are already doing.

BTW, a chronograph isn't as expensive as you think; and you can probably borrow one from a shooting buddy too. As you are a math whiz, it's probably only a matter of time until you'll want to start checking your velocities! Here is a link that may be interesting.

Reid

 

[basicblur]

Does anyone know of any programs that are not brand specific like the one rcmodel and basicblur posted the link to. I can't seem to find one yet, but am looking!

It'll cost, but you can get the full version of Shoot software-that should eliminate the brand specific limitations?

I also downloaded software from Federal, but still brand specific.

You may also want to check out PointBlank software-it's free.
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/free-point-blank-ballistics-software/

 

[mickeydim468]

Cool! Thanks guys!

Chronograph huh? I will check out the new links tonight! I am getting ready for a fishing trip to the lake tomorrow morning right now, so no time to surf. I just thought I would stop by and say thanks!

Mikey!

Basicblur,
Did you play with the spreadsheet any since you got it? I have revised it about 5 times since you got your copy. If you want the revised copy let me know and I will send it right out.

 

[Coyote_Hunter_]

mickeydim468 -

A chrongraph is very useful but even more so with a good Ballistic Calculator.

There are some good Ballistic Calculators but I recommend "Point Blank" which can be downloaded for free from www.huntingnut.com. Been using it for years now and prefer it to some that cost $70.

I use Maximum Point Blank Zero for sighting all my rifles, using a target diameter of 6", and Point Blank makes the calculations very easy - one click and enter the target size.

Calculators also provide excellent estimates of bullet trajectory but are more accurate if you know the bullet speed - hence the need for a chonograph.

If you are hunting elk a good 168 bullet will doo all that neeeds to be done. I've started using 168g TTSX in all my .30 bolt guns -- .308 Win, three .30-06's and a .300 Win Mag. A couple years ago I took two elk with 165g North Forks and a .30-06, first time I'd ever used an -06 to take anything. Both elk went straight down, although one got back up and took a couple steps.