riv3rbanks
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I got my new Leupold VX5-HD a couple months ago and have it sighted in tight at 100 yards. It's sitting atop a Ruger American Predator in 6.5CM. I've tried some of the more expensive ammo from Nosler, Hornady, Sierra, and Federal in different weights, but I have found the best groups I get are with Hornady American Whitetail 129 grain ammo. It is nice that this is the least expensive ammo as well. I stopped a nice 10 point whitetail in his tracks from about 50 yards using this ammo this season so it seems like it is an acceptable bullet.
My questions are should I use the muzzle velocity listed on the ammo box? or is it necessary to use a chronograph? Anyone here running this same setup or at least the same rifle and bullet? Also, I live in Texas and mostly hunt whitetail, but plan on hunting more in western states for mule deer and antelope. What is a good average elevation and temp to use?
I'm looking forward to getting my custom dial, but I don't want to rush it for fear of it not being dead on out at 400 yards. Thanks for any advice you can provide.
My questions are should I use the muzzle velocity listed on the ammo box? or is it necessary to use a chronograph? Anyone here running this same setup or at least the same rifle and bullet? Also, I live in Texas and mostly hunt whitetail, but plan on hunting more in western states for mule deer and antelope. What is a good average elevation and temp to use?
I'm looking forward to getting my custom dial, but I don't want to rush it for fear of it not being dead on out at 400 yards. Thanks for any advice you can provide.