Thread: New scope

Originally Posted by longshot

As a rough explanation/demonstration of how it works.

If your rifle is zeroed for 100m and you see a deer at 250m, you line up on the deer and take your shot. When the .308 bullet arrives at the deer, it will have dropped about 25cm or more.

i'd be a little bit concerned if my 308 was dropping 25cm (9 inches) at 250 yds

maybe 7-8 cm (3-3.5 inches)
micky ducks chart is a great reference for those with your bog standard non dialling scope