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    Need No 4 scoped rifle zeros 100-600 yds

    Want to zero an as issued No 4 Mk 1 that is scope mounted. With a 200 yd zero what will the approx come up elevations be for 300, 400, 500 and 600 yds? If data is with a 100yd zero that would still be useful. If data is in meters I can convert. Will be using Greek HXP ball and South African 1980's ball. I may not have internal scope elevation for 500 & 600 yds but want to see if it is possible. Thx

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve762 View Post
    Want to zero an as issued No 4 Mk 1 that is scope mounted. With a 200 yd zero what will the approx come up elevations be for 300, 400, 500 and 600 yds? If data is with a 100yd zero that would still be useful. If data is in meters I can convert. Will be using Greek HXP ball and South African 1980's ball. I may not have internal scope elevation for 500 & 600 yds but want to see if it is possible. Thx
    HXP should be Mk7 Z equivalent, the SA is Mk8
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    Here are some charts & loads.
    The MkVII chart has a 200 zero with a 6 inch drop at 300 and so on you will however find when out of MKVII the 2440fps for a 174 SMK will find you lower down due to the higher BC of the projie so a higher sight setting is required.

    I still have reloads here I never tried by faffing about with quickload and using the velocity along with that chart and adjusting the load to suit a mid range height to achieve the desired target range - I had another program for Vel-BC-yardage hit.
    Anyway I have not tried them yet but they are still sitting there marked out I may get the inclination to try it, after all alot of us here have found a load that suits the nodes and got to a range and DOPE'd it for the yardage's/meters we shoot for our particular load/rifles.
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    There is no short cut to get the info you want.
    Get a chronograph load three rounds of your choice of projectile @ each powder weight from min to max by .2gns increasement to Max velocity listed in the manual. Be aware that your barrel can be under or over those numbers.
    Fire @ 100 yds at dots or at separate aim marks. Look for best group and best velocity ES.
    When you have the best DATA velocity/group wise use a Ballistic calculator ( Berger or Hornady) add the DATA in the appropriate places including scope height and print out your dope sheet.
    Your rifle will be now shooting to its potential. Also be aware that cordite used barrels may not respond well to BT projectiles. If this is the case you will have to think outside the box not all is lost. This is why you need the velocity data.

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    Cinders, Many thanks. The 2400FPS info should help me "catch paper" first shot. Will use a chronograph and down range target camera to do the rest. Regards, Steve

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