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Smokey 92 · September 12, 2009, 01:30 PM

Long range hunting with a ML takes a lot of practice. According to "The BlackPowder Journal" vol.2 number 5, Oct.-Dec. 1997, sabots weighing .270gr will rise 2"-3"@ 75yrds., and drop below line of sight 2.5" to 3.5"@ 150yrds. A 10mph cross wind can move a bullet 9" to 17". Most hunters in a test had a difficult time making a kill shot past 150 yrds. For a .270gr sabot they recommend sighting in to hit dead on @ 125yrds., enabling a shooter to hold dead on out to 150yrds. This was with 90gr. (most accurate load in that rifle) of powder. Hope this helps.

September 12, 2009, 01:30 PM	#9
Smokey 92 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 107	Long range hunting with a ML takes a lot of practice. According to "The BlackPowder Journal" vol.2 number 5, Oct.-Dec. 1997, sabots weighing .270gr will rise 2"-3"@ 75yrds., and drop below line of sight 2.5" to 3.5"@ 150yrds. A 10mph cross wind can move a bullet 9" to 17". Most hunters in a test had a difficult time making a kill shot past 150 yrds. For a .270gr sabot they recommend sighting in to hit dead on @ 125yrds., enabling a shooter to hold dead on out to 150yrds. This was with 90gr. (most accurate load in that rifle) of powder. Hope this helps.