Ready to test out the Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 BDC

[Norteno]

Got a great deal on this scope and just had it bore sighted at Sportmans. I used the Nikon SpotOn online ap to set up my BDC for my current load. Can't wait to see how it does. I usually zero at 100, but having a Couse hunt this year I'll set my zero at 200. Anything beats the scope my Savage 111 came with although it is 1 for 1 on muleys.

I am going to start at Usery, then I'll need to find a spot in the desert to try out longer distances. I'll keep this thread updates on how it goes. If anyone has any recommendations for working up to being a long range shooter please fill me in.

 

 

[POB]

I'm real happy with mine. Just got the custom turrent for it. Need to get the gong set up and try it out.

I printed out a copy of the chart and taped it to the back side of my cheek piece for quick reference.

[AxisWorks LLC]

I have found the spot on app to be well "spot on" as long as I cronograph the actual velocities of my loads.

Looking forward to hearing your experience.

 

Speedy.

[Norteno]

I picked a 5mph cross wind to get some reference numbers. In reality, how do you tell what the cross wind is at a 300 yrd target across a canyon from you? I was going to just watch the trees and shrubs around it to at least get the wind direction, but other than that it is a guess. Any suggestions?

[bbd1234]

I love mine

[STOMP442]

Mirage is the best indicator of wind speed out in the field. If its moving up in a 45 degree angle wind speed is 0-5 MPH and if its straight across its 10 plus. Another trick is to pick up some grass hold your arms straight down along your side drop the grass and point to where the grass lands on the ground then guesstimate what angle your arm is in relation to your body and divide that angle by two to reach an estimated wind speed. I read that in a sniper training and tactics manual.