Thread: Advice on DOA 600 reticle.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Gidday - I shoot at 300M on the range 4 or so times a year, greater distances (max 600 yards) less often. We also host a "Deerstalkers shoot" once a year and the results of their 300M shooting at a deer target are not very encouraging with only a wee few exceptions. I can tell you that 300M with a hunting weight rifle and not much practise is a very long shot indeed based on my own hunting experience. Your guided hunt might have fairly conrolled conditions but shooting in the field is always a lot more variable than on a range. Thats the bad news.

The good news is if you can get to the range and check the zero of your rifle with 3 shot groups (centered 50 to 70mm high at 100M, don't get hung up on group size unless its well over 50mm) you'll be well equipped to shoot to just over 300M. Your guide will give you the range, and unless it approaching the plus 250M mark, aim dead on. If its close to 300M aim for the top of the back, no higher. I have seen hundreds of rounds go over the top of deer/Tahr at under 300 yards (and done it myself).

Enjoy your hunt!!

Cheers for the advice. A trip to the range is definitely planned.

I have only done bang on at 100 last weekend. I considered getting a 3 inch high at 100 zero. Definitely useful for Hunting scenario. Range and then just shoot for the middle.