525 yd doe
Dec 31, 2016 21:54:35 GMT -5
Post by bestill on Dec 31, 2016 21:54:35 GMT -5
after several years of range work and load development my confidence was where it needed to be to take a true long range attempt and ethical shot on a whitetail. during this season i have taken several does pushing the 400 yd mark but wanted to test myself and gear.
im shooting a custom 700ml with jewell trigger and 28" rockcreek 1-16 twist 8R barrel with harrell break fitted in a mcree aluminium chassis topped with murphy base , vortex rings and vortex hst 4-16x44 scope. load is 84 gr of H322 with smooth form 344 bombs and federal 209a primer. i have tested this load extensively to 750 yds and have very good ballistics.
tonight had a opportunity to go to a very large cut beanfield with my shooting partner to setup and see what happened. 36 degrees and a very steady 15 mph crosswind challenging for sure. but deer moved out into field at 5:00 pm which gave us good light . my buddy picked out biggest doe in field and said she was at 525 yds and wind steady 10mph plus more like 15mph. doped scope 12.5 minute elevation and 7 minute right just as ballistic chart said im thinking thats 36 3/4" drift wow. settled crosshairs on center of shoulder and squeezed trigger. i was very confident but honestly was amazed when she hit the ground like a truck ran her over. needless to say big smiles and great memory afield with a great friend.
everything worked out great and these 344 bombs are just that BOOM-DEAD 5 years ago never dreamed this was possible with a muzzleloader and one i built. thanks to all who has helped me along . HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
im shooting a custom 700ml with jewell trigger and 28" rockcreek 1-16 twist 8R barrel with harrell break fitted in a mcree aluminium chassis topped with murphy base , vortex rings and vortex hst 4-16x44 scope. load is 84 gr of H322 with smooth form 344 bombs and federal 209a primer. i have tested this load extensively to 750 yds and have very good ballistics.
tonight had a opportunity to go to a very large cut beanfield with my shooting partner to setup and see what happened. 36 degrees and a very steady 15 mph crosswind challenging for sure. but deer moved out into field at 5:00 pm which gave us good light . my buddy picked out biggest doe in field and said she was at 525 yds and wind steady 10mph plus more like 15mph. doped scope 12.5 minute elevation and 7 minute right just as ballistic chart said im thinking thats 36 3/4" drift wow. settled crosshairs on center of shoulder and squeezed trigger. i was very confident but honestly was amazed when she hit the ground like a truck ran her over. needless to say big smiles and great memory afield with a great friend.
everything worked out great and these 344 bombs are just that BOOM-DEAD 5 years ago never dreamed this was possible with a muzzleloader and one i built. thanks to all who has helped me along . HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
