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I bought the Boone and Crocket VX3 for the BDC, but I'm thinking I talked myself into wasting some money. I have a good rangefinder as well that uses my calibre and computes angle and hold-over, so I don't really need the BDC.
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I prefer accuracy over velocity so I doubt that I'll change anything up now that I have a load/bullet that I'm happy with. |
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LC :) |
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VX3 BDC reticle courtesy of Strelok ballistic app: |
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A question was asked regarding how second focal plane scopes work and I was trying to share some insight. Some people need and appreciate the quality and innovations they bring to the market and others don't. I'm sure you are very happy with what you are using. :) |
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I wasn't trying to start an argument I was just curious
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Ballistic Plex
Precision rangefinders, specialized rifles and more accurate ammunition have removed some of the variables in long-range shooting. However, with a basic crosshair reticle, calculating hold-over is a mix of art, science and just plain luck. Which is exactly why Burris developed the Ballistic Plex reticle. The key is the copyrighted lower vertical crosshair. With most common hunting cartridges, a shooter can use the reticle to compensate for bullet drop and aim dead-on at targets from 100 to 500 yards out. The need for hold-over guesstimation is eliminated. Using it is simple. Start by sighting-in your rifle at 100 or 200 yards at your scope’s highest magnification. Then, once you determine the distance to your target, select the appropriate ballistic line. Add slight hold-over or hold-under for in-between yardages and take the shot. Some additional info on the Ballistic Plex http://www.burrisoptics.com/pdf/BPlxlabl.pdf |
We've made this is all far to complicated really. I've found with a modern cartridge launching a bullet between 2800 and 3100 fps a fixed six power scope whose reticle subtends 18 ish inches at 400 yds between the cross hair and the bottom post is just about all you need to take game out to 450 yds. Farther than many should shoot in the field anyway.
Yea, yea, if you have the equipment blah blah blah. It's nice to be able to blah blah blah. If things are right blah blah blah. I KNOW for a FACT that what you see on TV is not alway the "truth". Period. The bottom line is you cannot control the animal. They are not an inert stationary target. I have seen it, I have experienced it, you cannot convince me that it is a good idea to shoot at game much past that. Ever. And I have killed several head of game beyond 375 yds and have taken game cleanly well beyond 450 yds. |
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But you don't on the rest I see.
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It's funny how people can suddenly become experts. As an example I remember one individual telling me I was, for lack of a better term, stupid for suggesting attaching a bipod to the end of a rifle could change point of impact. Sometimes dramatically. Now I see he's suggesting same in print like he's an authority on the subject and has been forever. Amazing. |
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The other option is that this may just be one of those things we don't come to an agreement on and that's okay too :) |
Wow. Maybe I should take your class. What are your credentials?
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