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Picher · November 28, 2017, 11:30 AM

There have been very few instances where the deer I really wanted to shoot was 500 yards away. Most have been under 350...perfect for my .270 Win, sighted 1.3" high at 100 yards. No holdover beyond the back, out to 350 yds, or a bit more.

I've had good results with 130 grain Ballistic Tips...MV 3,200 fps. chronographed...from a 24" barrel.

We each tend to see 10 or more deer at one particular stand; some years over 40.

JP

November 28, 2017, 11:30 AM	#60
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	There have been very few instances where the deer I really wanted to shoot was 500 yards away. Most have been under 350...perfect for my .270 Win, sighted 1.3" high at 100 yards. No holdover beyond the back, out to 350 yds, or a bit more. I've had good results with 130 grain Ballistic Tips...MV 3,200 fps. chronographed...from a 24" barrel. We each tend to see 10 or more deer at one particular stand; some years over 40. JP