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.308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
No less than a 3X9 for a .308. I used to have a Winchester .308 years back. Sold it to a friend who needed a deer rifle for his grandson. I took some deer with that rifle for sure. I'd be tempted to put on a 4X12X50 with taller rings if necessary. It depends on what you're wanting to do with the rifle. If you 're just target shooting at 100 yards the 3X9 is plenty. If you're looking to shoot long range then expect to spend more money for a 5X25X55 but expect to spend around $700 plus new rings for it.
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
Like others have said 3x9 and I would think medium rings would work just fine. Also agree with Jake but it sounds here like they are offering you a new scope in replacement for the one you sent in. But you didnt mention that.
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
All our hunting is under 100 yards. The forests are thick and it usually requires quick 3 secs decision to make a shot otherwise its gone. I have scopes with much higher specs on other rifles and am going with 1.75 - 5 X 32..
I had good discussion with Vortex experts and the scope has no problem on.308. However, it will gimme a quick shot with the kind of place I be hunting
I thank everyone for their response and input. Appreciated your time and advice.
One fact is for sure that original scope had a problem. .
I had good discussion with Vortex experts and the scope has no problem on.308. However, it will gimme a quick shot with the kind of place I be hunting
I thank everyone for their response and input. Appreciated your time and advice.
One fact is for sure that original scope had a problem. .
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
Quick check online for ballistics I found this chart. Zero at 200 yards is almost 2" high @100. I'd try it at 100 yrds and see where it lies.
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
Thanks..Shakey Jake wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:11 pmQuick check online for ballistics I found this chart. Zero at 200 yards is almost 2" high @100. I'd try it at 100 yrds and see where it lies.
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
Installed 1.75 5 32 Diamond back after detail discussion with the Technical expert of Vortex. Went to range..and 1st zero at 25 yards..excellent bulls eye for 2 shots. Increased the distance to 50 and here it starts going up by almost 6 inches..I am really confused and thinking of saying good bye to this rifle ..I had planned to use it this deer season . But looks as if my 270 bolt action will still be my Companion. Any good advice be appreciated. Tnks
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
I think if it was me I would take the scope back off and shoot the gun with the iron sights. If it still is acting the same way I would call Henry. You may have a bad barrel. Im sure its not what you want to hear but it’s happened to others here including myself where it’s necessary to send a gun back. Probably a little more difficult since you are in Canada.
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
Plug your numbers into JBM. BC for this round is .226. Max height on the trajectory will likely be around 150yds. Scope height: measure from centerline of bore to centerline of scope. Probably around 1.5". Using these numbers, Max Height on the trajectory will likely be around 150yds
https://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj-5.1.cgi
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
Paralex setting of scope is at 100 yards and it is good for heavy rifles like .308.
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Re: .308 H015 .firing high at 50 yards when zero at 25
you've given trouble shooting it a good effort .... I tend to believe that its time to call Henry and talk with them
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