The next part of your dial-for-distance Western hunting setup is the scope. Still, a good scope that is set up right can double your effective range, even with those calibers. 30-06 Sprg., but it’s not likely to be as stable or as accurate, and those wonderful old cartridges aren’t designed to be as aerodynamic-they’ll have a shorter maximum range. They’re aerodynamic, meaning they maintain downrange energy and velocity well. Ideal chamberings for long distance western hunting include the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC. I like my rifles lightweight because I do a lot of mountain hunting. So let’s take a quick look: A good long-range rifle must be accurate, stable and chambered in an aerodynamic caliber. The obvious foundation to a good setup for western hunting-type shots is your rifle and caliber. Most optics manufacturers offer custom-cut turrets for their scopes, or you can order a custom-made turret for your scope from a turret company like Kenton Industries. Leupold made it perfectly to my specifications, and it enables me to cross-reference the systems for a foolproof setup. Check out my turret in the photo above: it features two rotations of yardage markings around the circumference and MOA markings around the top rim. Of course, combining the systems creates the perfect marriage. But this system is very fast and simple-perfect for those challenging opportunities at big game. different), you’ll need a different turret for the new location. If you travel to hunt different elevations (more than 2,000 ft. The second disadvantage is that each turret is designed for specific atmospherics. Using a rangefinder that produces angle-compensated, or “true ballistic range” yardages easily remedies this. One disadvantage to this system is that the turret doesn’t compensate for angles should you need to take a steep uphill or downhill shot. Yardage-Marked Turret: In my opinion, the best all-around system for hunting is a turret that’s laser-engraved with yardage marks meaning you simply range your target, crank the turret to the matching yardage and take the shot. If something fails, your system is kaput. The disadvantage to this system is that it’s dependent on sophisticated electronics and interfaces. All you have to do is turn your turret and take the shot. Then, when you range a target, it calculates elevation, pressure, temperature, angle and your ballistics in a millisecond and gives you the range and a dial-to solution.
NIGHTFORCE BALLISTIC PROGRAM BLUETOOTH
You enter your ballistics into the rangefinding bino via Bluetooth or mini SD card. MOA/Mil Turret and Smart Rangefinder: Another great system involves an MOA or Mil turret and a ballistic-capable rangefinding binocular, like the new Zeiss Victory RF. The method works and I’ve used it a lot, but it’s slow and deflects your focus from your quarry. You have to range the animal, enter or scroll to the appropriate info on your app or chart, dial the come-up into your turret, and then shoot. It’s precise so long as you know exact atmospherics, but it’s slow. MOA/Mil Turret and Ballistic App or Drop Chart: This method is good for target shooting, and you’ll use it while working up your DOPE card (I’ll explain that later). Here’s a look at all three methods, with their strengths and weaknesses. You can get a yardage-marked turret made specifically for your setup, or you can use one of the new “smart” rangefinders that compute all the ballistic and atmospheric elements and give you the correct come-up. You can simply use the MOA or Mil turret that came on your scope paired with a drop-chart or ballistic app on your phone. There are several good ways to set your rifle and scope up to dial for distance.
NIGHTFORCE BALLISTIC PROGRAM HOW TO
Let’s take a detailed look at how to set up your own rifle, scope and turret to dial for challenging, extended-range shooting. Last year alone, I ranged and dialed for my shot on three of the four big-game animals I harvested, and each was a first-shot kill. No more holding “a body-width over his back.” Just range your quarry, dial the appropriate “come-up,” aim at the vitals and shoot. When hunting the wide-open spaces of the West, being able to dial the turret on your scope so you can hold the crosshairs directly on vitals for a shot is a huge advantage. Settling my crosshairs on the tiny visible portion of the buck’s vitals, I pressed the trigger-checkmate. Belly-down behind my Gunwerks rifle, I reached up and dialed my turret to read 350 yards. The shot opportunity was small, but it was all I had, and all I was likely to get. Now I was just seconds into the third encounter, but the buck was 350 yards away, and just a bit of his body showed above the sage as he browsed toward a small coulee. I’d seen him twice since dawn broke on opening day, but had no shot either time. Six days I’d been hunting one big mule deer buck six days of cat-and-mouse maneuvers among the sagebrush and pinyon/juniper breaks of southern Utah.
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