What range should I zero my 308?
308 Winchester 2,800 fps, we’d have to aim 369 inches above a 1,000-yard target to drop our bullet on it. That’s 30.75 feet of drop. At a more common, reasonable hunting range of 300 yards that drop would “only” be about 23 inches.
What should I zero my 300 win mag at?
With a 200-yard zero the . 300 Winchester’s bullet will be about 3 inches below the line of sight at 250 yards. So from zero to 250 yards the bullet is never more than 1.86 inches above or 3 inches below the line of sight.
At what range should you zero a 6.5 Creedmoor?
For a hunting zero where the muzzle velocity is listed as 2700fps, I recommend sighting-in 3 inches high at 100 yds for a 250yd. zero and drop of 4 inches at 300.
How much drop does a 300 Win Mag have at 300 yards?
300 Winchester Magnum ~ 180 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart
| Range (Yards) | Velocity (Ft/Sec) | Wind Drift (1 MoA) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2600.9 | 1.1 |
| 300 | 2431.7 | 1.8 |
| 400 | 2268.8 | 2.4 |
| 500 | 2112.1 | 3.1 |
How much does a 6.5 drop at 300 yards?
6.5 Creedmoor ~ 130 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart
| Range (Yards) | Velocity (Ft/Sec) | Bullet Path (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2588.3 | 0.0 |
| 300 | 2418.0 | -6.72 |
| 400 | 2250.3 | -19.4 |
| 500 | 2086.5 | -38.96 |
Is a 300 or 308 more powerful?
With its fatter case, the new . 300 enclosed enough powder to drive a 150-grain bullet 300 fps faster than the . 30-06 and 400 fps faster than the . 308….Recoil.
| 150-gr. Energy/Velocity | 180-gr. Energy/Velocity | |
|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | 18.3 ft lb/12.13 fps | 20.0 ft lb/12.7 fps |
What does zeroing to 300 yards mean?
If a 300 yard “zero” gives you more realistic holds for the distances you’re commonly shooting, just dial up from 100 to your 300 yard dope and you’re now essentially zeroed at 300. The hash marks on the reticle don’t change values based on your zero setting.
Where do you zero at with a 308?
Re: .308 – where do you like to zero at and why? 100 yards cause based off the that your holds out the 300 are the same and you only drop 2 inches or so center mass and you will hit it all the time. What also help is the bushnell trophy 3-9 or 4-12 with the 600 DOA.
What do I need to zero a 308 scope?
(Check out the top list scope for .308 from Scopesman .) Before beginning the process of zeroing your scope, just know that you will be taking a lot of shots. You will need to bring plenty of ammo with you, and have plenty in backup. Zeroing your scope takes time, patience, and a lot of shots to get the accuracy you want.
How far can you shoot a 308 rifle?
It is important to realize that with a .308 rifle, 200-300 yards is a good shooting distance. Now, move the paper targets to 200 yards and repeat the whole process. Although it may seem like a pointless exercise, having a properly zeroed scope will be advantageous when you are actually hunting.