Good.
Trying to focus on such a small target at distance is a lot more challenging than aiming in the middle of something large. You will group better as you're not trying to hold on a tiny spot but rather the middle of a more visible target.
First time shooting out ~300yds
- Thread starter SD_Prairie_Goat
- Start date
Trying to focus on such a small target at distance is a lot more challenging than aiming in the middle of something large. You will group better as you're not trying to hold on a tiny spot but rather the middle of a more visible target.
How do you figure? You should be holding on a tiny spot on the bull as well. All you have to do is see the crosshairs there.
Because your mind will naturally point at the center of the larger target without you trying hold it perfectly on a tiny point while the reticle is moving... same concept with archery and pin float on larger circle. You're still hitting the x ring without necessarily seeing it perfectly.
Red Fox
Well-known member
I was always told "aim small miss small"
SD_Prairie_Goat
Well-known member
Ah, don't say that man! Here I am just getting used to 300yds and you're telling me all the cool kids are shooting 500?!
I guess I'll always be left behind...
cahunter805
Well-known member
- Joined
- May 27, 2014
- Messages
- 2,527
That’s a great start especially in the wind.
Is the rifle bedded? Trigger adjusted?
Is the rifle bedded? Trigger adjusted?
Mostly a wisecrack about how "easy" 500 yards is. Nice shooting by the way. mtmuleyAh, don't say that man! Here I am just getting used to 300yds and you're telling me all the cool kids are shooting 500?!
I guess I'll always be left behind...
SD_Prairie_Goat
Well-known member
Factory except a timney trigger. And I do recommend them!
Thanks Muley, ended up getting that Wyoming tag so more practice is needed!
