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BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II #6497725 10/16/16 06:02 PM
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Ok, lets try again

The goal of this range report was to confirm my BDC Turret was correct before I go hunting. I'm shooting my McWhorter 6.5 Weatherby (.257 Wea, necked to 6.5) 67.5gr H-1000, Berger 140gr VLD Hunting, seated to mag length. 3000fps
I was aiming dead center on the steel targets. DISCLAIMER: I have never considered myself a world champion Rifle Shooter... I started at 200 on the ShootNC, confirm my 200yd zero. looking back, I should have made the minor adjustment, it shows later

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500 yards, had to move to platform, herniated disc, fat belly and sun in eyes

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Re: BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II [Re: Buzzsaw] #6497748 10/16/16 06:30 PM
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It looks pretty good.

That is an interesting cartridge.


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Nice shooting Buzz,

good luck this season.

Re: BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II [Re: Buzzsaw] #6497759 10/16/16 06:41 PM
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I guess it wouldn't let me put so many pictures in one post

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Re: BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II [Re: Buzzsaw] #6497761 10/16/16 06:42 PM
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how much more drop at 700????


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Re: BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II [Re: Buzzsaw] #6497767 10/16/16 06:48 PM
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What size are those plates? Looks like your BDC is usable with that load/rifle combo.

Re: BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II [Re: Buzzsaw] #6497772 10/16/16 06:53 PM
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I have a Redfield scope for 22's that has this feature. I have never tested it, but now I guess I'd better!


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Good shooting. That round looks like it's going 5,000 fps sitting on the table.


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Nice shootin up

Re: BDC turret TRUTH, range report from RANGE X pic heavy II [Re: Buzzsaw] #6497841 10/16/16 08:05 PM
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Low at 500, low at 600. FAIL!

Those targets are 2 MOA.


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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Low at 500, low at 600. FAIL!

Those targets are 2 MOA.


Cause he was focused at 300 when shooting 600 and couldn't see the target clearly hammer smile

nice shooting buzz

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its the damn sun at range X


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.5 MOA elevation would center all up nicely I think. At 200 you would be less than a inch high instead of slightly low.


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Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
its the damn sun at range X

I thought it was the damn Catalina Wine Mixer?


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Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
its the damn sun at range X


I don't understand why you're hiding the fact that you were shooting at my place. confused2


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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
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its the damn sun at range X


I don't understand why you're hiding the fact that you were shooting at my place. confused2


I thought it was because he was using a forbidden BDC scope. wink


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I did that exact same caliber except improved the case to a 35* shoulder. I'm shooting 69gr h1000 and getting right at 3200 fps with a 142smk.
Love that thing!!!

Looks like your getting it dialed in!


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Good shooting Buzz! Like I've always said, BDC turrets will work well out to about 400-500 yards. If the turret is set up for the conditions you were shooting in, then you will be on target. But everything is based off a solid 200 yard zero. It does look like you were about ~1/2 moa low starting out, which is the reason you were low. But the turrets will be on if you are shooting in the same conditions or very similar, as the turret was set up for. It's when shooters change environments, and do not compensate for those changes, and expect their turret be be dead on outside of 400+.


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Also, is the 6.5 Wby based off the 257 Wby or the 300 Wby? Or is there 2 different 6.5mm versions of each Wby?


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Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42
Also, is the 6.5 Wby based off the 257 Wby or the 300 Wby? Or is there 2 different 6.5mm versions of each Wby?


Thought they were the same brass? Maybe easier to neck up than down? confused2


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They are the same brass... same parent case. But the 257 is much shorter than the 300wby.

10/15 years ago I think the 6.5 wby was referring to 6.5/300wby...

Buzz wildcat is based off the .257 brass.

Weatherby now commercialized the 6.5/300 wby hence the "6.5 wby" commercial round.


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Yes, mine you can either use .257 or .270 Weatherby Brass. Dies are custom by Redding. That 6.5-.300 Weatherby is a beast, it IS based off the .300 Weatherby case.

I should give it a click or two up, but I'm confident (lazy) in the rifle to 6oo. I can hold a "bit" high and squeeze if I have a solid enough rest.

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Say when.

I'll even haul the shooting bench up to the platform for you, and loan you a Mil scope.


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