[quote][/ I hear many guys that say this rifle is a shooter it will print 1" or so at 200 yards I will have no problem hitting things at 500 yards! Then they miss and can't believe it! You ask, How much time do you have shooting at that distance? Well no need because it printed so well at 200? Same for the caliber and bullet what looks great at 200 doesn't mean it will be so at 500 yards! A more stable bullet is a more consistant bullet in my book. Consistant and have the energy at longer ranges is more important than blazing speed and shock and awe! LOL.quote]
I test all my loads at 100 yds first ,then take the three best loads and shoot them out to 800 yds and make my choice from there on which one i will use. If none of them are aceptable then i will look for something better if it is available..
In my 17 Pred. i shoot the 30 gr. woodchuck at 4000-4100 fps. The 30 gr. has a B.C of 270.
In my 22-250 ackley i shoot the 52 gr. A-max at a vel. of 4000 fps. The 52 has a B.C. of 247
I also practice regulerly at all distances out to 800 yds with both rifles.
This group was fired at 500 yds with the 17 pred.
This group was fired at 500 yds by a kid that never shot a centerfire in his life.
I don't claim to be the worlds best shot, but on a personal level i'm better than i was 10 years ago.. And with the right tools and instruction a kid that never fired a center fire before can be just as good...