 62gr .223 BDC, will other bullets work??? |
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| Guest_Phessor_* |
  Apr 12 2006, 13:59
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I just picked up a new Leupold scope with M3 BDC knobs for 62gr bullets on my Remington LTR.
I am having a heck of a time finding anything other then 62gr FMJ bullets. How for off would I be if I went up or down in bullet weight with the POI ? Thank you, Phessor (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Apr 12 2006, 15:08
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Gold Member 090508-090510  Group: Gold Membership Posts: 497 Joined: 7-September 2005 From: Grand Prairie Texas Member No.: 9,125 Rifle:PAI 308 in an A5, 300WM in an AICS 1.5, Spencer 300WSM, PAI Urban Sniper Optics:S&B 5-25, S&B 4-16, IOR 3-18 Ammo:FGMM 168, 175 and FGMM 300WN 190 |
Phessor, in my opinion using other loads kinda negates the purpose of having a custom BDC. If you're trying to see what load your rifle likes best then fine. After you've determined that, then go to Kenton Industries and have them make you a BDC for that particular load, they run about $50.
I guess to answer your question more specifically... the answer is yes you can use it. How much deviation you'll have will be dependant on how much you go up or down from the 62gr and the specific powder charge. |
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Apr 12 2006, 19:50
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SSGT Group: Gold Membership Posts: 1,434 Joined: 27-July 2004 From: Ft. Lewis, WA Member No.: 6,074 Rifle:AR-15 A2 HBAR, m91/30 PU variant Optics:Irons, PU optic Ammo:m855 mostly, 7.62x54r light ball |
Bullet drop turrets are really only useful out to 600, you'll still need to keep a log book with temp/altitude/humidity for longer shots. On some days your 600 may be dead on the 6 mark, on another day it may be 600 +2.
If the bullet has the same BC as the 62 grain FMJ and is launched at the same speed, then the turrets will work. However, the farther off the velocity or BC the farther off the turret. Since bullet weight is a huge factor in determining BC, your best bet is to either live with 62 grain ammo or get a custom turret as stated above. Jimro |
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Apr 12 2006, 20:03
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Grand Poo-bah Group: SP Admin Posts: 11,414 Joined: 17-February 2003 From: Dallas, GA Member No.: 2,367 Rifle:HD Rifles/Patriot Arms Rem700 .308 Optics:Nightforce 5.5-20x50mm, MLR reticle, Zero Stop Ammo:Black Hills 175grn Match |
Contact Leupold and see what cams are available for that scope.
Personally, I would go with a custom setup from Kenton Industries that has your specific dope on 'em: http://www.kentonindustries.com/ For the Kenton's, you can get all your actual dope, send it to them, and they will laser engrave your knobs to your exact dope. |
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Apr 12 2006, 20:33
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The "Un" Luddite. A Patriot first and foremost. Group: SP Admin Posts: 8,134 Joined: 21-February 2004 From: Northwest Illinois Member No.: 4,917 Rifle:Savage 10fp .308 Custom by Gunner. Optics:Nightforce NXS, Nikon 6-18 target Ammo:Handloads all the way! |
Jimro is right on I think. A BDC is good for one load, in one set of conditions. If you are going to have to keep a log anyway, you might as just as well keep a good one and use the comeups/holdovers instead of relying on a cam.
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| Guest_Phessor_* |
Apr 13 2006, 17:58
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QUOTE (canavar @ Apr 12 2006, 16:08)  Phessor, in my opinion using other loads kinda negates the purpose of having a custom BDC. If you're trying to see what load your rifle likes best then fine. After you've determined that, then go to Kenton Industries and have them make you a BDC for that particular load, they run about $50. I guess to answer your question more specifically... the answer is yes you can use it. How much deviation you'll have will be dependant on how much you go up or down from the 62gr and the specific powder charge. That is what I was thinking. But this is my first scope with BDC so I wanted to ask. And thank you for the advise. I just ordered a new knob from Kenton! Thank you, Phessor (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Apr 13 2006, 19:17
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Oldie But Goody Group: Registered Posts: 363 Joined: 4-January 2003 From: Annapolis MD Member No.: 2,162 Rifle:Custom Remington 700 Optics:NightForce Ammo:Handloads |
Phessor,
Remington makes a 62 grain open tip match 223 load. Jerry |
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Apr 13 2006, 19:30
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Gold Member 090508-090510 Group: Gold Membership Posts: 497 Joined: 7-September 2005 From: Grand Prairie Texas Member No.: 9,125 Rifle:PAI 308 in an A5, 300WM in an AICS 1.5, Spencer 300WSM, PAI Urban Sniper Optics:S&B 5-25, S&B 4-16, IOR 3-18 Ammo:FGMM 168, 175 and FGMM 300WN 190 |
Phessor, you're very welcome. No harm in asking.
Good shooting! Let us know how it works out for ya' |
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