Thread: Load Development - Velocity vs Accuracy

Originally Posted by JaSa

Out to 500m, a 40fps spread could mean max of 1.5" out = dead deer.
Out to 800m, a 40fps spread could mean max of 4" out = wounded deer.
Out to 1000m, a 40fps spread could mean max of 9" out = miss.

If you ever shoot that far
If you ever shoot deer that far
If YES, nothing beats holes in paper to confirm...

But then you need to add in the accuracy of the rifle so .4Moa-.5Moa @ 500yards plus muzzle velocity variation. still probably a dead dear.