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Old 10-21-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11 View Post
I use the calculator to select a reticle that is most suitable for the trajectory of my load. If you select an unsuitable reticle for your load, you pretty much defeat the purpose of the reticle, which is to make longer range shooting quicker and easier.

Once I have the scope zeroed at 200 yards,I shoot to do the final calibration. If you feed in the proper data,my own shooting has proven the calculated correct magnification to be very close.
I would say that it is more important to shoot the rifle and ammo combination to validate actual bullet drop, maybe even more so before selecting an appropriate reticle. Otherwise you're really only guessing. Garbage in - garbage out.
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