Ok guys, never hunted before but have been thinking about going with a buddy this year. Realistically what kinda range do i need to stay within with a 8.2" .300blk. I know its not the ideal hunting set up but its the closest i have. Thanks
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I've hunted with my .556 SBR with a 7.5" barrel for 2 years. Killed everything inside 100 yards no problem using an AP Pro optic. I'd think the same for 300BO. Outside of 100 it's still doable you'll just need something other than a red dot to ensure a kill shot.
What zero distance did you set? You'll get some decent drops past 100yd... but with the right zero and optic configuration, I don't see why it couldn't be pushed further.
100yrd zero with eotech and 3x magnifier.
You'd need to use a ballistics calculator to see what kind of drop to expect with your preferred loads.
My 300blk is configured as a PDW only... I did a 50yd zero and that keeps my POI within 2.5" between 0 and 75yd.
A 100yd zero on the same load yielded a 3.5" difference around 50yd... and dropped like a rock at 120yd+
So, with 300blk, you need to settle on the load and a distance with some influence from the optic. They have a dedicated 300blk optic. Is that the one you have? http://www.eotechinc.com/holographic-weapon-sights/model-300
Or something like the 512? Which reticle? The single dot or the dual dot?
My 300blk is configured as a PDW only... I did a 50yd zero and that keeps my POI within 2.5" between 0 and 75yd.
A 100yd zero on the same load yielded a 3.5" difference around 50yd... and dropped like a rock at 120yd+
So, with 300blk, you need to settle on the load and a distance with some influence from the optic. They have a dedicated 300blk optic. Is that the one you have? http://www.eotechinc.com/holographic-weapon-sights/model-300
Or something like the 512? Which reticle? The single dot or the dual dot?
Ive got the single dot xps2 with g33 magnifier.
You're just gonna have to figure out the best effective range based on the load you plan to use...
Here's an example from Hornady for a 125gr super load...100yd zero give 8" drop at 200yd... pretty tough to manage with a red dot. Problem is amplified with slower, heavier projectiles.
http://www.hornady.com/cgi-bin/ball...arom=29.53&zero=0&wspd=0&calcbutton=Calculate
Here's an example from Hornady for a 125gr super load...100yd zero give 8" drop at 200yd... pretty tough to manage with a red dot. Problem is amplified with slower, heavier projectiles.
http://www.hornady.com/cgi-bin/ball...arom=29.53&zero=0&wspd=0&calcbutton=Calculate
6.8 kills their soul also.
Indeed. Never had one get too far. The first three I popped either dropped in their tracks or bounced around in circles for a second. The buck from last season ran about 40 yards. Double lung and clipped the heart.6.8 kills their soul also.
The 85 grain TSX is brutal.
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