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Firefighter88 · August 10, 2012, 12:24 PM

In the past I have sighted my rifles in at a 100 yd zero. I have had people lately recommend a 200 yd zero. I will be shooting a beautiful new winchester model 70 featherweight chambered in .270 winchester. The scope is a Nikon Monarch 3-12x42SF with a BDC reticle. Honestly, any deer out past 300 yds i will not take a shot on, that is, until i get more comfortable shooting at that distance and beyond. For now though, inside 300 yds what are the pros and cons of 100 yd and 200 yd zeros. I do not have a laser range finder YET so will be estimated yardage when hunting, but have access to one while sighting in. What do yall think?

August 10, 2012, 12:24 PM	#1
Firefighter88 Member Join Date: July 3, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 71	Sight in distance? In the past I have sighted my rifles in at a 100 yd zero. I have had people lately recommend a 200 yd zero. I will be shooting a beautiful new winchester model 70 featherweight chambered in .270 winchester. The scope is a Nikon Monarch 3-12x42SF with a BDC reticle. Honestly, any deer out past 300 yds i will not take a shot on, that is, until i get more comfortable shooting at that distance and beyond. For now though, inside 300 yds what are the pros and cons of 100 yd and 200 yd zeros. I do not have a laser range finder YET so will be estimated yardage when hunting, but have access to one while sighting in. What do yall think? __________________ Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they don't get it wrong.