Leupold CDS help

[Sjackson]

In the process of sending away my CDS info, but Im a little handicapped in the data department.

Was wondering if anyone might have some real time data for this particular factory load with rifle setup??

Rifle- Browning Hells Canyon LR 7mm Rem Mag 26'' barrel
Load- Barnes 160 Grain TSX BT
Scope- Leupold VX5 3-15x44

I don't own a chronograph, but want to give Leupold the most accurate velocity I can while they build my CDS. Barnes states on there website 2950 ft/s.
Was wondering if anyone might be able to give me any feedback as to this number being accurate or barnes pumping up the numbers. Thanks guys.

 

[mtmuley]

Beg, borrow or steal a chrony. Correct info is critical. mtmuley

 

[FAIR CHASE]

Better yet, by pass the CDS and have Leupold install a MOA turret.

 

[mtmuley]

Better yet, by pass the CDS and have Leupold install a MOA turret.

OP should have received an MOA dial with the scope. I like the flexibility of the MOA adjustments instead of a dial built for a particular load. mtmuley

 

[VikingsGuy]

If you don't get actual velocity out of your specific rifle you are better off sticking with the "MOA" markings on the factory turret (that came installed) and printing out a drop chart based on shooting actual distances at local range.

 

[kwyeewyk]

Can somebody answer: if you have the custom CDS built can you switch between that and MOA or is the switch permanent? Thanks

 

[chuckchili]

Kinda seems like a person could switch back and forth if wanted. You are just loosening the little screws on the turrets to change out.

 

[kwyeewyk]

That's what I was thinking, looks to be the case, just wanted to double check. I think I would prefer MOA but just want to understand what all comes with these scopes.

 

[Mako]

That's what I was thinking, looks to be the case, just wanted to double check. I think I would prefer MOA but just want to understand what all comes with these scopes.

I‘ve got two scopes from Leupold myself. I contemplated the CDS dials but decided to stick with the MOA turrets instead.

 

[Huntmt28]

Your new dial will mount the same way as the factory installed dial, it is not permanent. You need to buy a Chronograph, the more precise data you give them the more precise your shots will be.

 

[1_pointer]

If you really can't access a chronograph, you can still get the needed data. You just have to shoot the drops as you would with the MOA turret. Provide them the drop data and they send you a CDS.