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L_Killkenny · February 10, 2013, 08:44 PM

IMO the best way to learn long range centerfire is to start with long range .22lr. IIRC when it comes to drop and wind drift, 200 yards with a .22lr is roughly equal to many centerfires at 600. Even if not exact the principles are the same and it's a lot easier to find and shoot 200 yard ranges.

February 10, 2013, 08:44 PM	#7
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	IMO the best way to learn long range centerfire is to start with long range .22lr. IIRC when it comes to drop and wind drift, 200 yards with a .22lr is roughly equal to many centerfires at 600. Even if not exact the principles are the same and it's a lot easier to find and shoot 200 yard ranges.