Thread: Hornady Sub-x

First victim falls to the 190gn Sub-X
I went down to the range today with a heap of 11gn (Trail Boss) loads and began shooting and dialing at a variety of distances. To my surprise it turned out to be much simpler than I had though it was going to be getting a practical load sorted.
I shot at 12.5, 25, 50, 60, 75 and 100 yards measure with my flash new Leica range finder (cheers @Sarvo). To cut a long story short, between 12.5 and 60 yards I had a 1/2" PBR with 6MOA dialed up. 75 yards required 9MOA and 100 yards 12MOA more than my standard hunting load. Too easy. I think even I can remember those figures in the field.
After the sight in I went for a quick wander (with the 2 rounds I had left) and spotted a rabbit that I ranged at 40 yards. With 6MOA already dialed I took a steady rest on a handy Manuka and drilled it exactly where I had aimed. Don't you just love it when things go to plan.