What kind of range can I expect from my new...
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Most folks are going to use scoped .22s at 100 yards and less. I personally think a 50 yd zero is very handy. I'm poking around a project I'd like to push to 250-300 yards but it will take a good bit of work and most likely an elevated scope base and such, but I figure it's cheaper than shooting centerfire at 1000 yds on a regular basis.
Scharfschuetzer
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My 40X in 22 RF is quite capable out to 200 yards at the local prone shoots in the summer afternoons.
We shoot strings at 100 yards and then at 200 yards. I use a Redfield International aperture sight and an International front sight. The front sight base has two steps. A high step for 100 yards and then a lower step for 200 yards. Change is easy with just turning the tightening screw on the sight. I generally only have to resight with only about one MOA or so between the two steps.
At 200 yards, windage needed is about what one expects with a 30/06 or 7.62mm at 1,000 yards. It can be quite challenging on a gusty day.
While it is counterintuitive, standard velocity ammo is less prone to deflection from wind than high velocity ammo at distance.
I shoot prairie dogs out to 100 yards with a Model 52A Winchester rifle with a Unertal 10X scope. With hollow point HV ammo it produces humane kills with hits in the chest/head area. While it looks out of place alongside plastic and stainless steel rifles, it gives up no performance or accuracy to them. With the Unertal target scope, I can adjust for elevation quickly between 25 to 100yards and keep up pretty well with the wind.
Here's that Model 52 out prairie doggin.' My son has his .22 Hornet. A real death ray in his hands.
We shoot strings at 100 yards and then at 200 yards. I use a Redfield International aperture sight and an International front sight. The front sight base has two steps. A high step for 100 yards and then a lower step for 200 yards. Change is easy with just turning the tightening screw on the sight. I generally only have to resight with only about one MOA or so between the two steps.
At 200 yards, windage needed is about what one expects with a 30/06 or 7.62mm at 1,000 yards. It can be quite challenging on a gusty day.
While it is counterintuitive, standard velocity ammo is less prone to deflection from wind than high velocity ammo at distance.
I shoot prairie dogs out to 100 yards with a Model 52A Winchester rifle with a Unertal 10X scope. With hollow point HV ammo it produces humane kills with hits in the chest/head area. While it looks out of place alongside plastic and stainless steel rifles, it gives up no performance or accuracy to them. With the Unertal target scope, I can adjust for elevation quickly between 25 to 100yards and keep up pretty well with the wind.
Here's that Model 52 out prairie doggin.' My son has his .22 Hornet. A real death ray in his hands.
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trg42wraglefragle
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22-250 and 223 are accurate out to around 400yrds, so I'm guessing that it'll be about the same.
I can't see how the same calibre bullet could do much different from the other two.
I can't see how the same calibre bullet could do much different from the other two.
deerslayer303
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The .223 and 22-250 are only traveling ohh say 2000fps + FASTER than a .22lr that and the 22-250 and .223 have MUCH better ballistic coefficient . But sure a .22lr will make it to 400 yard but it will not even be in the same ball park as a 22-250TriumphGuy
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That is one nice looking Winchester, Schnarf. On my "to buy if I ever see one that I can afford" list.
Scharfschuetzer
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Thanks Triumph Guy.
The Unertal came off of a Model 52B that I should never have let go. The 52A has the late model speed lock on it and the original fold down peep sight on the receiver bridge as well as an old Lyman 17 sight at the muzzle. They are out of the way of the Unertal, but I can remove the Unertal and use the iron sights at will. It's a hoot to shoot and it is still in perfect condition despite being about 80 years old. On a calm day, it easily holds the 10 ring on the 100 yard rim fire target with the army issue white box standard velocity ammo.
While it won't match my 40X 22RF prone rifle in sheer accuracy, it's a lot more fun to shoot and I guess that's why we shoot for recreation anyway.
To stay on topic, I guess the point of this is that a good target rifle, while more expensive than a hunting .22, will be much better for the long range shooting that is the topic of this thread.
The Unertal came off of a Model 52B that I should never have let go. The 52A has the late model speed lock on it and the original fold down peep sight on the receiver bridge as well as an old Lyman 17 sight at the muzzle. They are out of the way of the Unertal, but I can remove the Unertal and use the iron sights at will. It's a hoot to shoot and it is still in perfect condition despite being about 80 years old. On a calm day, it easily holds the 10 ring on the 100 yard rim fire target with the army issue white box standard velocity ammo.
While it won't match my 40X 22RF prone rifle in sheer accuracy, it's a lot more fun to shoot and I guess that's why we shoot for recreation anyway.
To stay on topic, I guess the point of this is that a good target rifle, while more expensive than a hunting .22, will be much better for the long range shooting that is the topic of this thread.