Thread: Rotorua 22LR Field Shoot Nov 2014

Originally Posted by Gillie

Yep, I do. Mine need about 30MOA from a 50m zero to be bang on at 200m

This is getting expensive and I've on just thought about it!

Originally Posted by Maca49

This is getting expensive and I've on just thought about it!

That's why I am sticking to hunter class @Maca49 the reticle on my scope is only a 50 yard parallax starting to think it may have been a bit of a mistake getting a dedicated .22lr scope

308 with language like that you may as well be talking to a blind man! I need to study scopes, My scopes are fixed and hold over

I have a Bushnell Trophy XLT Trophy 3-9x40mm Mildot ($240 from Reloaders) on my older Voere 22LR. It can be used when sighted in at 50m right out to 200m. It is just a little complicated and i suspect most who shoot long range will recommend against this but i'll try and explain it:

Mount the scope and with a bore sight make sure the cross hairs stay centred when you change from 9x down to 3x (my first one didn't pass this test so i got it replaced and the second one was acceptable).

Sight it in at 50m. Confirm holdovers with your ammunition right out to the extent the mildots in the scope at 9x (typically this would get you out to about 125m or so depending on your ammunition)

This is where it gets complicated - Keep putting targets further out but instead of dialing the elevation on the scope, reduce the scope magnification. If you only use the 4th dot under the cross hairs you can mark the distances on the scope power ring. At 200m your zero will be something like - scope on 4x, 4th dot under the cross hairs.

Still have to swag the windage but this will get you pretty well sorted for elevation at extended distances. More accurate than just holding over though less accurate than a decent scope you can reliably dial - but cheaper. Takes a little maths but you can predict what power will be best at what distance as well - like a balistic program.

Do not forget to also record your point of impact at distances closer than 50m. Personally i would record the point of impact every 5m from 5m to 20m then every 10m after that.

Thanks Gillie I'll add a new mathematical calculator to my list of things I need. I learnt something out of that post. Will give it a bash next time in Taupo

Hi Guys. Im interested in having a go at shooting long range with my ruger 10/22. What scopes are recommended for shooting .22lr? Also How do i register?

Cheers

I am keen, will see if my brother is interested. We both enjoyed the shoot in Te Kuiti, so if this is more of the same it should be sweet.

Ok I would like to book two places please, hunter class

Originally Posted by AzumitH

Ok I would like to book two places please, hunter class

Hey it's unfair on me winning if your there!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Hey it's unfair on me winning if your there!

If only life was fair

Just means I'll have to put in more practice!!! Hahahahahahahahaha

I'll be looking to do the same, my .22 has been getting used exclusively at the 25m indoor range with subs, so it needs to get it's legs stretched. In saying that I've managed a 188/200 with it there, so if I get anything like that in the field I'd be pretty well pleased tbh.

Originally Posted by Maca49

Hey it's unfair on me winning if your there!

Worry about my marlin model60 that thing is a tack driver I might get a few packs of subs to try up at @muckos place and see what it shoots best with just for the field shoot as well as have a play with the 270 and sight it in on its new powder charge

Shit pistols at 50 paces by the look of it?

Originally Posted by Maca49

Shit pistols at 50 paces by the look of it?

nah it is all about having a bit of fun and a laugh along the way