Sighting Gun Near Calgary

[Alexwalker_10]

I'm planning to get out hunting this weekend and want to make sure I'm on target before heading out. I’m looking for a place near Calgary to sight in my rifle, ideally at 100 yards. I’m not currently a member at any ranges, as I’ve only recently gotten into hunting after turning 18 a couple of years ago and don't get to go out as much as I wish I could due to school. I’m open to any recommendations, thanks in advance.

[Lostinthewoods]

Originally Posted by Alexwalker_10

I'm planning to get out hunting this weekend and want to make sure I'm on target before heading out. I’m looking for a place near Calgary to sight in my rifle, ideally at 100 yards. I’m not currently a member at any ranges, as I’ve only recently gotten into hunting after turning 18 a couple of years ago and don't get to go out as much as I wish I could due to school. I’m open to any recommendations, thanks in advance.

drive up the 40 past waiprious away from the trans alta road which has a target shooting ban currently and find a nice backing and have at it.

[Alexwalker_10]

Originally Posted by Lostinthewoods

drive up the 40 past waiprious away from the trans alta road which has a target shooting ban currently and find a nice backing and have at it.

I'll check the maps around there. I know friends of mine that have gone to crown over there but I have typically gone south since living in the SE. Thanks for letting me know!

[Alexwalker_10]

I did some research and some people online mentioned being able to get a 100 yard zero at a 25 yard range. Just wondering if anyone has done so before and if it's worked for you.

[gramps73]

Originally Posted by Alexwalker_10

I did some research and some people online mentioned being able to get a 100 yard zero at a 25 yard range. Just wondering if anyone has done so before and if it's worked for you.

yes you could do it but its important once you have it bang on at 25 you will need to test that out to 100 and beyond.
understand that 1/4 inch out at 25 will be 3-4 inches at 100

[Alexwalker_10]

Originally Posted by gramps73

yes you could do it but its important once you have it bang on at 25 you will need to test that out to 100 and beyond.
understand that 1/4 inch out at 25 will be 3-4 inches at 100

Gotcha, would I be able to zero for 100 at 25 yards accounting for this drop off if I we're to consider a ballistic calculator for adjustment? I know I'd be having to aim bull's-eye at 25 but have the impact about an 1 1/2 inches below to make it act as if it's shooting at 100, just not sure if this is the way to go or not, it is for a 300 win mag.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by gramps73

yes you could do it but its important once you have it bang on at 25 you will need to test that out to 100 and beyond.
understand that 1/4 inch out at 25 will be 3-4 inches at 100

1/4" sighting error at 25, is 1" sighting error at 100. What adds more error is muzzle velocity error, sighting height error, and B.C. error. The farther the shooting distance, the more those errors add up.

[Alexwalker_10]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

1/4" sighting error at 25, is 1" sighting error at 100. What adds more error is muzzle velocity error, sighting height error, and B.C. error. The farther the shooting distance, the more those errors add up.

With that being said what would you suggest? Being a newer hunter I probably wouldn't be looking to shoot at anything past 200 yds anyway. I shot a few targets on a land earlier in the month but it's to far out of Calgary for me to make it out again. When I setup on a tripod I was hitting at 100 yards however when I took 1 shot at 200 it didn't register. I may have just missed so that's why I'm unsure on what I should do.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by Alexwalker_10

With that being said what would you suggest? Being a newer hunter I probably wouldn't be looking to shoot at anything past 200 yds anyway. I shot a few targets on a land earlier in the month but it's to far out of Calgary for me to make it out again. When I setup on a tripod I was hitting at 100 yards however when I took 1 shot at 200 it didn't register. I may have just missed so that's why I'm unsure on what I should do.

When you took one shot at 200, and never hit the target, the obvious response would have been to shoot again at 200 to figure out why you never hit the target. And that is still what you really need to do, before attempting a shot at an animal at anywhere past 100 yards.

[W921]

30/30 Winchester with iron sights and 170 grain factory type load shoots same at 25 yards and 100.
I'm guessing your caliber and scope height will effect things

[Alexwalker_10]

Originally Posted by W921

30/30 Winchester with iron sights and 170 grain factory type load shoots same at 25 yards and 100.
I'm guessing your caliber and scope height will effect things

I'm shooting a Browning 300 win mag, I believe the scope height is right around 1.5 inches and 180 grain bullets that are jacketed soft point. Vortex diamondback 4x16x42 scope. Looking at a ballistic calculator suggested I'd have to shoot one moa up on my scope for 100 yds if it has a 25 yds zero, does that seem right or seem as though I'd be aiming to high?

[Grizzly Adams1]

Originally Posted by gramps73

yes you could do it but its important once you have it bang on at 25 you will need to test that out to 100 and beyond.
understand that 1/4 inch out at 25 will be 3-4 inches at 100

25 yards is just to get you on the paper.

[antmai]

If youre heading to edmonton anytime, i am happy to help at a range. We have guest privileges.