I've got a Ruger #1 .223 with a heavy target Barrel, A Simmons 6.5x20 scope (with the manual adjust turrets). I bought this gun used, already set up at a local gunstore. Its beautiful, and I've seen it make 5 shot dime sized patterns at 100yds . I would like to start shooting 400 yds plus.
I've found all kinds of data on how to shoot but not much on aiming. My specific question is this, If I want to hit a specific small target at 400 yds my cross hairs would have to be considerably above the target and possibly some either side depending on wind. Do I adjust the turrets to the range and estimated windage then put the cross hairs dead on? this would seem to be the logical way to properly aim on a specific small target. there are plenty of hash marks on the turrets, but no reference point (i.e. point at witch it is zeroed at 100yds) to know where to set the turrets back to so I can always set the cross hairs back to original position. Are there any charts for clicks on turret = distance?
What is your procedure for aiming at long distance?
Thanks for your help.
DD
I've found all kinds of data on how to shoot but not much on aiming. My specific question is this, If I want to hit a specific small target at 400 yds my cross hairs would have to be considerably above the target and possibly some either side depending on wind. Do I adjust the turrets to the range and estimated windage then put the cross hairs dead on? this would seem to be the logical way to properly aim on a specific small target. there are plenty of hash marks on the turrets, but no reference point (i.e. point at witch it is zeroed at 100yds) to know where to set the turrets back to so I can always set the cross hairs back to original position. Are there any charts for clicks on turret = distance?
What is your procedure for aiming at long distance?
Thanks for your help.
DD