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Originally Posted by gitrdun
This flat shooter topic comes up often. A fellow wants to discard his 30-06 for a more "flat" shooting .270WIN, or so on and so on. I would love to see a definition of a flat shooter vs one that isn't. Of course I'm not speaking of a 30-30 vs a 220 Swift, so let's stay within parameters. Why would one not consider a slightly higher hold over, and maybe at longer range a turret adjustment. Are folks that look for a flatter shooting caliber expecting it to do their homework for them in terms of a couple of inches which in terms of kill zone would make little to no difference at all. Flat shooting seems to be an overused and misunderstood phrase. Define flat shooting.  |
Flat shooter... well i reload my friend 300 win mag with 165 or 168 barnes ttsx and there is no need for hold over.. the combination shoot like a lazer beam up to 450 yards no problem.. last time i went to the range ( Maximum 300 yards )
he wanted me to sight the gun 4 inch high at 100 yards.. result was 7 inch high at 300 yards.. so i tuned everything so he dont need any hold over..
He is funny because he keep saying the bullet should start droping at 300 yard even 4 inch high at 100 yard with a 300 win mag... well no... actually the bullet keep shooting higher..
300 win mag is a solid choice for a flat shooter if you reload.