Long range ENS

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I might just opt for a cow tag and be done, real good chances for that. If I want a bull I'll just put in out in NV near my folks place in Tahoe.

Probably a good plan. I have held out for a bull all these years, and I'm to the point that the hunt will be a lot harder on these old bones! I should probably just put in for a cow and be done with it. I know some folks who drew cow tags on their very first year.
 

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I have a 75' to 100' ...shooting ...you can shoot anything, no glass. We installed lights last year for night shoot'in, we have a grill, trails for your ATV's if you want. Up in the mountains...I can host a couple...You can even camp out on the far end if you like. Lot's of wild life to keep you up at night.
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I have a 75' to 100' ...shooting ...you can shoot anything, no glass. We installed lights last year for night shoot'in, we have a grill, trails for your ATV's if you want. Up in the mountains...I can host a couple...You can even camp out on the far end if you like. Lot's of wild life to keep you up at night.
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It looks and sounds like you have a beautiful place there! I wish you weren't so far away. How many acres you got?
 

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It looks and sounds like you have a beautiful place there! I wish you weren't so far away. How many acres you got?

Only 2 1/2 hours east from OKC, hour W off I-40 ...Spend the night camping...we have over 100 acres...I know it from one road, to the next...husband knows, he is always out in his side by side.. then the mountain slopes over by the gulley, falls pretty far down 70' or better ... ...nice view thou
 

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Okierider kicked this off wanting to shoot his Grendel out to 500 yards and maybe further.

Without sounding snobbish (which I’ve been accused of), I would venture to guess most who will attend a long range ENS with a max range of 300 yards will find it too easy given they have adequate optics/peep sights. Depending on muzzle velocity and if shooting 1/2 or 2/3 IPSC steel targets, any type scope adjustment really isn’t necessary to get hits assuming a head hold. Even with a full value 20mph wind, holding off target 1 to 1.5 MOA you’ll roughly center punch it. If you dial adjustments to your scope, have a bipod and rear bag, it’s as easy as squeezing the trigger. Naturally, shooting smaller/round targets will make it more challenging.

300 yards may challenge one or two shooters, but it won’t challenge many centerfire rifle cartridges, especially Okierider’s Grendel, but it will still be lots of fun.

For 300 yards with a 100 yard zero most shooters will require between:
~3 to ~4 MOA elevation

5mph FV wind, ~0.6 MOA
10mph FV wind, ~1.4 MOA
15mph FV wind, ~2.1 MOA
20mph FV wind, ~2.9 MOA

Depending on optic, you can dial or hold for it.
I am not thinking the Grendel will be challenged but the nut behind the glass is a whole different story!! 300 is a distance that may not make me look completely incompetent!! Lets emphasize the "may" !! :cool:
 

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I am not thinking the Grendel will be challenged but the nut behind the glass is a whole different story!! 300 is a distance that may not make me look completely incompetent!! Lets emphasize the "may" !! :cool:

Ya'll would be surprised how many pulled shots happen at <500 yards on small 1-2MOA targets at NRL and PRS matches; and they're shooting 3000FPS missiles.
 

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Ya'll would be surprised how many pulled shots happen at <500 yards on small 1-2MOA targets at NRL and PRS matches; and they're shooting 3000FPS missiles.
Yeah that's a bit different than just ringing steel at 300 yards. Of course that depends on what size the steel target is too.

IIRC, the range that I used to shoot out to 400 yards at had an 8" steel gong at 300. Hitting that with a 1x, 2moa red dot with crappy .223 ammo was very easy. My eyes were probably better then too.
 
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I am not thinking the Grendel will be challenged but the nut behind the glass is a whole different story!! 300 is a distance that may not make me look completely incompetent!! Lets emphasize the "may" !! :cool:

As long as your weapon system isn't all jacked up, you'll do just fine. We shot the dog target in the Marine Corps which measures 26"w x 19"h from the sitting position and standing to prone rapid fire w/mag change at 300 yards. These were the A2 models with peep sights. We didn't have the advantage of optics, front support, or a rear bag.....just a sling.
 

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.300PRC because belts are for pants, not for bullets. I waffled around a 6.5SAUM and a Dasher but started with that hipster Creedmoor (and side of cold brew coffee) and jumped on X-Caliber's cyber monday deal for a new prefit. Me likely 30% off.

I'm hoping to get drawn out for Wichita Elk next year, if I do, it's new rifle building season.
I've been hoping the same since the early 70's. Good luck to your optimism!
 

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Yeah that's a bit different than just ringing steel at 300 yards. Of course that depends on what size the steel target is too.

IIRC, the range that I used to shoot out to 400 yards at had an 8" steel gong at 300. Hitting that with a 1x, 2moa red dot with crappy .223 ammo was very easy. My eyes were probably better then too.

That's how they get ya. Somebody swaps out the good eyes for some old and decrepit ones.
 

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