KHornet
Well-Known Member
Know that there are a lot of folks who say why shoot at 50 yds? Well, there are a number of reasons. For me, this time of year, it is a tromp thru crusted snow, and at 50 yds, it is half the distance that 100 yds , and is much easier walking. A second reason, is that even with low power scopes 4-5x you can most likely see the bullet holes without setting up a spotting scope. Third, in theory at least, what ever you can shoot group wise at 50 will double at 100. Fourth, there is half the chance at 50 of wind being a problem that there is at 100. 5th, there are usually fewer people on the 50 yd line than on the 100. Probably other reasons that I can't pull off the top of my head that may come to me later.
Now on a nice clam warm day in the spring/ summer, with temps in the 70's, and some cloud cover, I don't at all mind a stroll down to the 100 yd line. Also, at that time, it is good to test the theory that the 100 yd groups should be double the 50 yd.
Anyhow, that's my thought on the subject for what ever it is worth.
Now on a nice clam warm day in the spring/ summer, with temps in the 70's, and some cloud cover, I don't at all mind a stroll down to the 100 yd line. Also, at that time, it is good to test the theory that the 100 yd groups should be double the 50 yd.
Anyhow, that's my thought on the subject for what ever it is worth.