This question hasn't been asked for a long time on CGN.........so here it goes

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It's Monday..........so no EE rants.......

Here we go...........the question of questions..........

My local range is limited to 100 yards only, however I want to practice shooting long distances and hope that one day I can hit targets ranging from 1000 to 1500 yards, is it possible to mount my scope backwards to mimic aiming at a target that appears to be farther away then it really is?? Anyone ever try this? and if so how did it work for you.

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It doesn't work. Use a smaller target. There are targets that mimic what is seen at longer ranges. I think there are some that are free to download too. Go here for one page of 'em. Just remember that the size of the target doesn't make up for the ballistics(bullet drop, etc) of your cartridge. You must know that for long range shooting.
http://www.6mmbr.com/targets.html
 
sunray said:
It doesn't work. Use a smaller target. There are targets that mimic what is seen at longer ranges. I think there are some that are free to download too. Go here for one page of 'em. Just remember that the size of the target doesn't make up for the ballistics(bullet drop, etc) of your cartridge. You must know that for long range shooting.
http://www.6mmbr.com/targets.html
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Wind. Vertical spread with good technique at distance is minimal but the wind... it'll get you every time. A 100 yards the effects of wind are minimal to zero unless you're shooting in some serious wind. Practicing with a smaller caliber (like a 22 LR) can help with the wind practice.
 
only if you turn your bullets backwards as well to properly achieve the correct ballistic coefficient.

Also, I would say that you'll need at least a 20x scope with a 60mm objective to properly achieve the impression of distance. Remember that your scope, mounted backwards will mess with your turret turning, and you'll have add an additional half rotation.


lol perfect monday morning thread yodave.
 
One of the goofiest products I have ever seen. Teaches you very little about LR shooting. Fun if you don't mind wearing a ricochet every now and then.

If you want to learn, try a pellet air rifle. You can invest in the Field Shooting Air rifles commonly used in Britain. Accurate and at 100yds, that is a whole world of drift and drop.

22 rimfire is WAY too easy.

Jerry
 
Mystic Precision said:
If you want to learn, try a pellet air rifle. You can invest in the Field Shooting Air rifles commonly used in Britain. Accurate and at 100yds, that is a whole world of drift and drop
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I sized down a bunch of necks on some old 223 brass so they would hold a 22 cal pellet.......with nothing more then a primer they are dandy out to 50 yards in the 223........maybe I'll try this load with the scope on backwards.........
 
yodave said:
I sized down a bunch of necks on some old 223 brass so they would hold a 22 cal pellet.......with nothing more then a primer they are dandy out to 50 yards in the 223........maybe I'll try this load with the scope on backwards.........
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LMAO......internet gold if you post pics!!
 
Toolman said:
LMAO......internet gold if you post pics!!
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years ago there was a guy selling these brass on Ebay........now one is forced to make there own with neck sizing bushings...........

stay tuned for pictures..........
 
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yodave said:
It's Monday..........so no EE rants.......

Here we go...........the question of questions..........

My local range is limited to 100 yards only, however I want to practice shooting long distances and hope that one day I can hit targets ranging from 1000 to 1500 yards, is it possible to mount my scope backwards to mimic aiming at a target that appears to be farther away then it really is?? Anyone ever try this? and if so how did it work for you.

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Have you thought about helium balloons? if your gun can shoot into space that is ... You might have to tether them to the targets so they don't leave the range area and you can effectively set ranges ... Unless your gun can shoot into space though this may have consequences and is probably better off left for a friday or thursday or is it weekends ...
 
in a semi serious tone, i doubt it would be workable because whatever target you had would be microscopic in your reversed scope to be near invisible.
 
There are serious darwinist drawbacks to firing through a reversed scope . You would have to be sure you did not shoot yourself if you hurriedly grabbed one of your regular rifles at the range .
 
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