I always have a backup rifle when I go hunting.Darn it. Not sure I have enough time before the trip to send the scope into Vortex.
I always have a backup rifle when I go hunting.Darn it. Not sure I have enough time before the trip to send the scope into Vortex.
Are you absolutely sure they are cracks?Darn it. Not sure I have enough time before the trip to send the scope into Vortex.
Thats my plan actually!I always have a backup rifle when I go hunting.
Does it have the Dead-Hold or the V-Brite reticle? Again, I'm just thinking out of the box. CheersCrossfire II 6-18x44 AO
Dead-HoldDoes it have the Dead-Hold or the V-Brite reticle? Again, I'm just thinking out of the box. Cheers
It never hurts to have a better ring. It appears that the OP is using a Warne scope rings. If so, I have the same one on my 30 Gibbs propelling 190 Berger at 2806 FPS without issues. However, I use a mylar-type tape to help secure the scope. I have been doing this on all my scopes for a while now and stopped lapping them. I learned this from an old-time LRH member, Bruce Ventura. He used to be active here, but his business takes up most of his time.While you are at it, replace those vertical split rings with a set of Warne Mountain Tech rings.
I've often wondered about Bruce miss his presence.I have been doing this on all my scopes for a while now and stopped lapping them. I learned this from an old-time LRH member, Bruce Ventura. He used to be active here, but his business takes up most of his time.
Tony,Haven't read past first page, but I see no mention of actual velocity, so, I will say this.
My REM 700 SPS in 300RUM has zero issues, it is accurate and shoots surprisingly well for a light skinny barrel. Holds 3 shots fired fast into a clover leaf.
Now, this is an issue I have encountered several times, I bought 3 boxes of Barnes 165g TTSX, all they had in the shop at the time, to run in the barrel and do some drops, velocities were within 30fps of the box. Ran those, set drops/dope and hunted with that ammo until gone. When I went to buy more, they had none, but they had 180g TTSX ammo, 10 boxes on the shelf, all had the same lot#, so I bought 5 boxes.
Here's the kicker, re-zeroed to be 2" high at 100 and proceeded to shoot at 300, more than double the drop that should've been…huh?
Got the Chrony out and fired 5 shots, average was 3030fps, box numbers were 3250fps! So, this ammo was more than 200fps SLOW.
Can you see where I'm going here? It may be your ammo is slow…
Cheers.
Yes, something is wrong. Did you chronograph it?
Per your parameters, assuming a 2820 FPS MV out the box (not sure if it was tested with 26") your drop is -3.66" at 200 yards assuming you have the same barrel length.
Yes, but @FEENIX already took care of that in post #3.dos,nt BC come into this equation...???