Two Coyotes, a Fox, and a Miss

[SupressYourself]

Friday night I learned the potential pitfalls of using a 254 yard zero to achieve a 300 yard maximum point blank range (MPBR) on a 4 inch target.



I thought the scope got knocked off, but right afterwards we taped a hand warmer to a box, and it was right on the money.
Turns out my 300 yard MPBR puts me nearly 2" high between 130 and 180 yards. Which should be fine for coyotes, but coupling that with the relatively imprecise aiming inherent in thermal scopes, and you're not left with much margin for error.
I'm going back to my standard 200 yard zero. I'd rather miss low beyond 300 yards than have a chance of missing inside of 200.

Of course, the ultimate solution is a scope with LRF. I'm thinking about it...

 

[22magnum22]

Great video and story. Stay after them critters!

 

[spotstalkshoot]

With the height above the bore of most thermal/night vision I have went to a 150 yard zero(204R, 22-250). Works to about 250 yards. I want the bullet on the reticle center 125-175 yards, most of my shots.

 

[jmeddy]

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Of course, the ultimate solution is a scope with LRF. I'm thinking about it..

Just gotta hope there is no fog or high humidity when you need the range finder

 

[Lazer32]

I got an LRF scope and my only regret is not getting it earlier. I'm terrible at judging distance in general but in the dark it's impossible for me.