Hi Guys,
I normal hunt the Bush in the Urewearas, never been Tahr hunting , but have been invited on a hunt.
What range should I sight my rifle in at? As currently it is sighted in for 100 meters , I was thinking of sighting it in at 200 meters...
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Hi Guys,
I normal hunt the Bush in the Urewearas, never been Tahr hunting , but have been invited on a hunt.
What range should I sight my rifle in at? As currently it is sighted in for 100 meters , I was thinking of sighting it in at 200 meters...
About 2.5-2.75" high at 100. Depending on your calibre you'll be able to use a dead on hold out to 300 yds.
yip what stug said.
If it is a Mowhawk 660 in 308 using factory 150gn then 300 may be stretching it just a wee bit for a dead on hold.
I'll be using a tikka 308, 150gr , Hornady Boat Tail / Soft point.
Good to go. That extra barrel length will add about 100fps over a mowhawk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mohawk660
What they said.
Get some practice killing 2ltr milk jugs at 300, if possible shooting awkward angles off awkward positions doing it. Shots under 200 are common, but so are shots at 400.
Here's a 150 soft point federal , have a play with the drop boxes , has short range 100 y zero and long range 200 y zero ,gives you some idea of drop
Meh that link didn't work , select 308 from the options
https://www.federalpremium.com/products/rifle.aspx
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Originally Posted by 257weatherby
Under 200 meters ? Im in with a chance then !!!
Thanks everone for the info.
At 2900fps will drop about 13.5 inches at 300 yds. At 2800 will drop about 15 inches at 300
I have shot most of my Bulls under 200yrds.my best at 80 ish
Good advice above but remember your uphill down hill shooting if it is steep.
You can still over shoot animals inside 300 yrds with a 300 zero in cals like .308 etc.
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Be lucky to be getting 2900fps or even 2800fps with factory ammo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Driverman
Even less I reckon depending on barrel length. 2800 max with anything shorter than 24" and that is around a 12" drop at 300 with a 100 zero.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
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Not soQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
my 85 was within 30fps of stated velocity on the box of blue box federal whatever it was.... 2820? rings a bell
Ok😆Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
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He's not using factory ammo.
@Mohawk660 did you put the ammo over the chrono? I need my binos back for this weekend
What glass?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mohawk660
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Perhaps you should keep your 100yd zero.
That gives an effective "aim bang on" range of 150m for a tennis ball sized target. You dont want to be estimatng and trying to aim 8 cm low for mid range targets when you havent been used to doing it in the past. As said above, the majority of successful shots at tahr are under 200m. from 150 to 250m you need to make some sort of call - eg is it closer to 200 or 300 ? Beyond 250m you need a rangefinder and use a drop chart.
Glass is very important and as you hunt in the ureweras i'm guessing you arent using a dial up scope. Supposing youve got 6 or 7x at the top end, I suggest not to get another scope just use what you're familar with.
The milk bottle practice idea is good and also put a few on paper first to see where you are. Know your limits in wind and awkward shooting and dont be afraid to pass on a 400m shot if it doesnt look good. You'll get your whack if you can shoot solid to 200.
i would just practice at 200 an 300 and see where your hitting with current set up. but a few inchs high at 100 wouldnt harm to take the hold over factor in under 300. I also think that its always possible to get closer tahr hunting. Ive been at 7m to a bull with the bow. just take more time
I have hunted for many years with the "flying brick" 308win.
2 inches high at 100 should put you on at 200-220 and 6-8 inches low at 300,
3 inches high at 100 gives you point and shoot on the shoulder from zero to 300 with no thinking about drops/trajectory with a 150gr.
Have you tried the 208 amax ?Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
I might shorten and suppress a t3 after reaming it to 300 saum just for the 208 amax.
No, in the short actions I have had it takes up too much room in the case,could be good in a long action like the T3 seated out.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Greg got some reasonably good numbers with the 208 recently but I forget the details.