OK I realize this may be a basic scope question, however here goes. If I zero my Rem 700 30-06 with a Leupold VX II 3-9 x40mm(1/4 MOA) at 100 yards Using Remington Premier Core Lokt Ultra 180g and let’s say it’s perfect and the bullet impact hits the bull dead center. Rem ballistics for this ammo states; 0.00 at 100y, -4.2 at 200y and -15.1 at 300y… If I now want to shoot 200 yards, do I just simply turn the scope 8 clicks up, and at 300y move 20 clicks up, or is there anything else I need to take into consideration other than wind?
MOA Scope adjustment at varying distances
- Thread starter stinkycod
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Looks to me like you did your math right. It really is pretty simple, just think what 1 MOA is at each distance. This is how I figure it out: At 200 yards 1 MOA = about 2", and if you're just over 4" low then that's 2 MOA, or 8 clicks (8 x 1/4 = 2 MOA). At 300 yards 1 MOA = about 3", and if you're about 15" low then that's 5 MOA, or 20 clicks (20 x 1/4 = 5 MOA). Obviously you know this, but I just thought I'd share the way I think of it.
The only way to know for sure is to shoot at those distances to confirm. You might find you only need +3 MOA to get center hits at 200, but might also need more elevation than stated to get center hits at 300.
Jordan Smith
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Don't count clicks, just dial to the MOA number on the turret.
+1 There is no substitute for actually shooting a load in your gun, and seeing what scope adjustment is required for that load in your gun. Muzzle velocities can vary from gun to gun, and things such as altitude and temperature can also be factors at longer distances. I have seen more than a few long range shots missed by people that sighted in at 50 or 100 yards, and relied totally on a ballistic chart to shoot farther. If you can't be bothered to shoot at a target at 500 yards, then you shouldn't be shooting at game at 500 yards.
I appreciate your advice on shooting at long range for shot verification. That is what I intend to do. There is only a 100Y range in my area, so my intention is to sight the rifle in at 100Y, go in the back country and verify at various distances. I do not want to waste a box of ammo trying to figure it out. I wanted to check my math so hopefully get me on paper efficiently.
