I have a Rossi Rio Grande in 45-70. My hunting load is a 325gr FTX reload. I also have a 405 grain HB cast load using Trailboss. The scope is zeroed for the 325 grain load.
That Trailboss load falls 8-9 inches low of the 325 grain load. Since it's half the velocity of the 325 grain you would figure that. So what I do is practice with the cast load and then switch to the expensive and rare 325 for hunting. I simply fire a few to verify the zero and go hunting.
The guys at the range harp that I need to adjust the zero for the cast load. They are somehow obsessed with hitting the black. I could do that and count the clicks, but why? As long as they are going in the same spot who cares? I set the target high on the backer and the bullets hit the backer. Going in the same spot tells me I'm holding and controlling the trigger well. What else counts?
Am I missing something? Or, are others just being a little OCD?
That Trailboss load falls 8-9 inches low of the 325 grain load. Since it's half the velocity of the 325 grain you would figure that. So what I do is practice with the cast load and then switch to the expensive and rare 325 for hunting. I simply fire a few to verify the zero and go hunting.
The guys at the range harp that I need to adjust the zero for the cast load. They are somehow obsessed with hitting the black. I could do that and count the clicks, but why? As long as they are going in the same spot who cares? I set the target high on the backer and the bullets hit the backer. Going in the same spot tells me I'm holding and controlling the trigger well. What else counts?
Am I missing something? Or, are others just being a little OCD?