The Official Status Update Thread: Part 115 - SNOWMAGGEDON (The White Death)

[Crbn79]

Sam,

You mentioned that an AR zeroed at 37.5 yds would come back on zero at 300 the other day when we were discussing Ct-2's long range area.
I am not that knowledgeable in this area. Is there a graph/chart on this info somewhere???

The bullet arc. We used to zero our long rifles at 37ish yards for a 300 zero.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Time to go. Have a great day all.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Sam,

You mentioned that an AR zeroed at 37.5 yds would come back on zero at 300 the other day when we were discussing Ct-2's long range area.
I am not that knowledgeable in this area. Is there a graph/chart on this info somewhere???

In most general terms, when you're setting zero, you have to realize that you're firing from a barrel that's not level. The bullet starts dropping as soon as it clears the muzzle, while you're firing upward. When you zero to a particular distance, the bullet peaks (high) roughly halfway between here and there, and at some point close to you it will hit zero also. This zero will correspond to the zero you're setting for. The short distance will correspond to the long one, and for different long distances there are different short ones. Zeroing to the short distance should at least get you on paper (minute of man) at the long distance, but you'll have your best accuracy if you actually zero at the long distance.

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

Be careful DB. Keep the golf cart upright!

 

[SEIndSAM]

In most general terms, when you're setting zero, you have to realize that you're firing from a barrel that's not level. The bullet starts dropping as soon as it clears the muzzle, while you're firing upward. When you zero to a particular distance, the bullet peaks (high) roughly halfway between here and there, and at some point close to you it will hit zero also. This zero will correspond to the zero you're setting for. The short distance will correspond to the long one, and for different long distances there are different short ones. Zeroing to the short distance should at least get you on paper (minute of man) at the long distance, but you'll have your best accuracy if you actually zero at the long distance.

We will not have access to the range until the day of the shoot. Trying to get on paper before hand.

 

[SEIndSAM]

The bullet arc. We used to zero our long rifles at 37ish yards for a 300 zero.

Thanks CRBN, it looks like my first guess was accurate.

 

[Crbn79]

Thanks CRBN, it looks like my first guess was accurate.

Its a neat little trick for iron sights. I imagine you'd want better tuning with glass.

I have been known to shoot the dirt with a carbine at times because i was used to long range zero and needing to aim low up to 100m

 

[Trigger Time]

I did see that in the shop, didn't realize it was VitaminK's

Nice looking piece, TT! How stable is the sight mounted on the cover? That seems like it wouldn't be conducive to sight mounting.

Yep it was his.

Thanks gman! Yep if it was a normal cover it would suck balls, but it's a hinged rail cover made by Texas weapon systems. They are bad ass. It mounts into the rear sight slot and also secures well with a latch on the back. Very stable.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Yep it was his.

Thanks gman! Yep if it was a normal cover it would suck balls, but it's a hinged rail cover made by Texas weapon systems. They are bad ass. It mounts into the rear sight slot and also secures well with a latch on the back. Very stable.

That makes sense. Hmmmmm.......

 

[Trigger Time]

I did see that in the shop, didn't realize it was VitaminK's

The bullet arc. We used to zero our long rifles at 37ish yards for a 300 zero.

I like the 50/200. Puts me right In the kill box a long way out well past 400

 

[Trigger Time]

That makes sense. Hmmmmm.......

At the next L&S (whatever than means) you'll have to choot it

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

We will not have access to the range until the day of the shoot. Trying to get on paper before hand.

That's what it's best for.

 

[Crbn79]

I like the 50/200. Puts me right In the kill box a long way out well past 400

think we had our m4s like that if I remember. Or was it the other way around? Lol

 

[Crbn79]

At the next L&S (whatever than means) you'll have to choot it

I am planning to attend the next lurk n squirt. Well be nice to have an arsenal of my own.

 

[mbills2223]

ugh...i feel like a dog turd covered in cat ****

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

I like the 50/200. Puts me right In the kill box a long way out well past 400

Witnessing TT shoot is now on my bucket list.

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

ugh...i feel like a dog turd covered in cat ****

You sick to?

 

[jagee]

Witnessing TT shoot is now on my bucket list.

I've seen him shoot. He'll run the snot out of an AK

 

[Crbn79]

Witnessing TT shoot is now on my bucket list.

I've seen him shoot it looks like this:



[video=youtube;UpyPjHBgjQc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpyPjHBgjQc[/video]

 

[mbills2223]

You sick to?

Im workin on it, unfortunately