A 100 Yard Zero vs. A 200 Yard Zero Reid Henrichs 202K subscribers Subscribe 7.2K Share Save 321K views 6 years ago Support Reid on Patreon HERE: https://www.patreon.com/reidhenrichs Get Aimpoint. Get a Federal Target Pack for $1 with ammo purchase. Bottles & 12-oz. So with a 200 yard zero, a hunter can hold dead on from 0 to 257 yards and kill the animal, assuming he does his part and fires an error-free shot. Most manufacturers put their 500-yard trajectory at -35 to -40 inches. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum or 270 WSM is a short, unbelted, magnum cartridge created by necking down the .300 Winchester Short Magnum and fitting it with a .277 caliber bullet. Bottom line is 50/200 yard zeros are very usable for many applications. Were not shooting for accuracy in a war, we are shooting to kill. Clearly, the .270 WSM will make an exemplary long range cartridge and it is suitable for consideration as an all-around caliber for thin skinned game. Im going to start this exploration with what I consider a very common setup: an AR-15 chambered for 5.56 NATO with a typical sight offset of 2.6 and zero distance of 50 yards. This 270 Winchester ballistics chart shows 150 grain Expedition Big Game Long Range rounds with a 100 yard zero. I never did the math, and thanks to you, I dont have to. Feb 3, 2015 #3 . Sierra ballistic coefficients: . An elks vital zone is larger of coursewell say 8 inches. Lets explore that using the external ballistics data of a bolt action rifle chambered for .30-06 Springfield with a sight height of 1.5 shooting a 178 grain ELD-X Precision Hunter cartridge from Hornady. Better yet at just 100 yards and with a 1.5" sited in at 100 yards the bullet will have dropped .0004 of an inch. I would say, "Why zero a .270 for less than 200 yards? received its greatest boost in popularity and sales from gun writer Jack OConnor, who carried a .270 around the globe. It is a flat shooting cartridge, able to hit a target at 300 yards with negligible hold over. Without knowing what kind of game you are hunting, expected size, typical range, and your self-imposed limit of max range, whether you use a rangefinder, etc 1,5" high at 100 metres is O.K. If you are an inch high or low, or to the left or right, you will be way off at longer range, and it defeats the whole purpose of zeroing in at such a specific range. Or is Primary zero the the bullet touching the line of sight as confirmed on a target, regardless of first or second time crossing the line of sight? Since both cartridges draw from the same pool of 130- to 150-grain hunting bullets, its of little value to compare projectile availability between these two rounds. Targets under 50 yards would get a slightly low impact. Being the son of a very successful father is no easy task. bullet, when zeroed at 26 yards, angles above the line-of-sight 2.81 inches at 200 yards, crosses the line of sight (zero) again at approximately 275 yards, before falling beyond 3 inches low at 310 yards. However, the .270 Win.s long case body feeds easily in most rifles while the WSM has a reputation for being more finicky. The trajectory path at 50 yards is 1.2 inches high, at 100 yards the bullet is 2.9 inches high, at 200 yards 2.3 inches high and at 300 yards the bullet only drops 3.8 inches. In the WSM .270 fans found a short, powerful, efficient round that could be housed in compact, lightweight short-action rifles and which edged closer to 7mm Rem. Jul 13, 2016. Zeroing a rifle at 50 yards and assuming the secondary 200 yard zero will be usable is a mistake. The .300 Weatherby Magnum has a longer case length of 2.825" (71.76mm). No worry, theres a better zero anyway. The following ins a 500 yd 270 Win ballistic trajectory and drop chart that follows a 130gr Winchester Silvertip with a ballistic coeddicient of .337 from the time it exits the muzzle until it hits the 500 yard mark. from excessive force on closer targets. is third in line behind .270 Winchester and .270 Weatherby Magnum for the trio of .270 commercial The point blank range for a deer, for example, is generally regarded as six inches. Up to just beyond the 500 yard mark, the .300 WinMag has the flattest trajectory of the group. The difference is not, however, extraordinarily dramatic. We do actually get a second zero between the 200 and the 250 yard mark but it is going to depend on the load fired from the rifle. I check my sights at 100m and the point of impact will be 1.25" high. As such, I think many folks who hold the 50/200 yard zero with high regard and believe the 50 yard and 200 yard zeros will always line up end up using a 50 yard zero and assume the 200 yard zero will line up. A deer at one end and you at the other. The .270 is one of a family of Weatherby Magnums which share a 2.545" (64.64mm) length case. The scope (line of sight) is mounted 1.5 inches over the middle of the bore. loads to try next time. Zeroed at 200 yards, the .270 Winchester will drop less than 2" more than the .270 WSM at 400 yards. Joined: Sep 2007. We've got you covered. Below are several 270 WSM ballistics charts from a few different ammo manufacturers to include Federal Premium, Hornady, and Remington. According to a 2008 Remington catalog I have, this would mean that I'm zeroed for that load at about 250 yards. There are some interesting and important differences between a 50 yard zero and the 200 yard zero also highlighted by this additional data. Zeroed at 100 yards, the bullet will impact .76 inches low at 25 yards (this is just fine for hunters), and will be 2.98 inches low at 203 yards. Actually never been in a situation where I needed one. 270 WSM 145 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Item #80558 | 20/Box . If you cant hit the dime at 26 yards, it indicates that your rifle (and/or you) probably isnt accurate enough to be shooting at long range anyway, because if your rifle is grouping 1-inch at 25 yards, for example, it will likely be 4 inches off at 100 yards and well off the paper at 300. If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. Point blank range defined is the range of distances at which you can hold your rifle on the bullseye and never fall in or out of your targets kill zone. The muzzle energy of this load is 3,096 ft. In 1925 Winchester necked down the .30-03 to .277 and created the .270 Win., a sporting cartridge designed for medium-size game that shot flatter yet recoiled less than the .30-06 Springfield. Unlike the other WSMs, the .270 does not simply duplicate the ballistics of an existing cartridge. Core-Lokts, but I have some Winchester Ballistic Silvertip 130 gr. But I like to stay with the 6-inch rule of thumb because is allows for some shooter error, an occurrence that youd be naive to assume doesnt happen while in field positions shooting at wild game. These include the .257, .270 and 7mm Weatherby Magnum cartridges. Core-Lokts, but I have some Winchester Ballistic Silvertip 130 gr. 275 to 300m give it 2moa on turret or reticule, 2" high @100yrs =200yd zero and approx 10" drop @ 300yd. That said there is still some truth to the claim that the 50 yard zero can be used to engage a target out to about 250 yards without having to worry much about making an elevation adjustment as long as the target larger than the projectiles trajectory deviation plus the precision deviation of the cartridge and rifle combination. There is a very good selection of bullets in .270 caliber, ranging from about 90-180 grains. The 270 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum) is also good with a slightly higher velocity and muzzle energy. And the short case of the WSM calibers works against the heaviest (long) bullets. On larger grain such as 150 can produce very fast kills on targets as big as Elk up to 280 yards out before a drop-off is noticed. drops about 3.5 inches more than the short mag at 500 yards. The Federal Ballistics Calculator lets you quickly determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save data for an unlimited number of loads. This cartridge has 0.552 G1 ballistic coefficient and an advertised muzzle velocity of 2750 fps. Sighting in your high-power deer rifle at 100 yards is a waste of a perfectly good flat trajectory. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Does this change if the same rifle is zeroed at 200 yards? with muzzle velocities of 3,100 and 2,970 fps, respectively. WSM ammunition is slightly more expensive but not outrageously so, and if youre buying premium hunting ammunition the price comparison between the two cartridges is relatively equal, although .270 Win. loads to try next time. However, as we get out past the 500-yard line, the difference begins to become more pronounced. .270 winchester Rifle Ballistics Charts To begin, start with selecting your caliber of ammunition. Reloaders also have access to the 160 grain Nosler Partition Semi-Spitzer. 5.0 (2) Get a Federal Rail Cover Set for $.01 with ammo purchase. All Rights Reserved. Mag. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. rifles than WSMs on used gun racks. Compare all .300 ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart. It tells me that bullet shoots pretty flat with just a 3.03" drop at 200 yards. 270 WBY, the 130 grain Partition at 3200fps, the 130 grain Sierra GameKing at 3200fps and the 140 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw at 3100fps. .475 Nitro Express Number 2, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, .32 H&R Magnum, .32 Short Colt, .577 Nitro Express 3-Inch, .350 Remington Magnum, .444 Marlin, .500 A-Square, .32 Auto (7.65mm Browning), .300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum, .460 Smith & Wesson, .500 Jeffery, .300 Winchester Short Magnum, .325 Winchester Short Magnum, .30-30 Winchester. Who needs a turret. Photo Gallery See all Photos So the WSM has an edge, albeit a slight one. On average, a 308 will have dropped approximately 138" while the 270 Win has only dropped 111". But for decades only one other commercial .270 hunting cartridge was released: the .270 Wby. on targets compared to other caliber bullets in its class. Almost a 10 MOA spread with 1080 FPS 40 grain.. Not too bad. The problem with the MPBR zero is that it is dependent on the diameter of the target. The table below will include drop data using a 50 yard zero, a 200 yard zero, and 100 yard zero for comparison. Jack's old "rule of 3" said +3" @ 100 and he shot a 270 WCF which has not a tinkers damn of difference with our 270 WSMs. The 270 WSM can produce kills on medium sized game up to 300 yards with 130 grain rounds before penetrating wound performance is noticeable. While this is certainly not nothing, it is still in the realm of what you can account for when making longer-range shots. But the following examples will illustrate why thats not a great zero for a rifleman who wishes to be able to take shots quickly, without calculating, from point blank to nearly 300 yards. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Competitive shooter. Wind Direction is: 3.0 o'clock and a Wind Velocity of: 10.0 Miles per hour. Medium to slow burning propellants are the usually selected for the .270 WSM. | . This 270 ballistics chart shows 130 grain SuperX Power-Core 95/5 hollow point rounds with a 100 yard zero. So many hunters zero their rifles at 100 yards that its almost become standard practice. Dimensionally, the .270 shows its lineage by sharing the same 0.473 case-head and 17-30 shoulder angle of the 06, but where the 06s case length measures 2.494, Winchester designed the .270 case at 2.540, so it wouldnt chamber in a .30-06 Springfield. A To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. When comparing two loads with identical bullets (Hornadys 145-grain Precision Hunter ELD-X), the .270 WSM is 130 fps faster than the .270 Win. HP 80237 3240 2802 2405 2042 1713 1429 1282 959 . During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. If you choose to employ this 26-yard technique, beware that when zeroing at close range, you must strive for perfection. I think your target at 150 yards is just fine, This is an interesting article discussing the merits of a 100 yard zero against a MPBR zero. Ballistic Silvertips, and the Winchester 150 gr. Red Oak, White, or Chestnut for Deer Herd? This system maximizes the distance in which no "hold over" is necessary. But it does use the terms in a way that is contradictory in the final paragraphs. A more subtle, but also interesting thing to note, is that we do get a secondary zero around 60 yards when using a zero distance of 100 yards albeit its not a very usable secondary zero. When I learned the 50/200 it was for M4 and or carry handle iron sights and then Red Dots. You would think the popularity of the .270 wouldve spawned a ton of competing cartridges that fired .277-inch bullets. Cartridge Type: RifleHeight: 2.1"Width: 0.535"Average FPS: 3238Average Energy: 3166Average Gr: 136Recoil: 2Power Rank: 4.4 of 20. Velocity Boundaries (Feet per Second) of: 2600 1350 1350 1350. Firing 130 grain bullets at between 3250fps and 3300fps, the .270 WSM is capable of delivering high shock for impressively fast killing out to ranges of around 300 yards along with clean but sometimes slightly delayed killing out to 400 yards. 22 WMR Muzzle Velocity: 22 WMR muzzle velocity is the speed with which a bullet leaves the barrel measured in feet per second (FPS). Will be 3 to 4 inch low at 250 metres. the bullet's trajectory. GunnersDen.com ~ Drop at extended distances. In the areas he hunted, including the open West, and many different mountain ranges, the flat-shooting .270 made all sorts of sense. lbs., and at 300 yards 1964 ft. lbs. 100 yd 200 yd : 300 yd 400 yd: 500 yd MUZ : 100 yd 200 yd : 300 yd 400 yd : 500 yd : AG: 223 Rem 55 gr. This probably the second most common zero distance for a riflescope next to the proverbial 100 yard zero that is often vehemently defended as the ultimate zero distance. Right now it's hitting 2" high at 100 yards, directly above my aim point. Copyright 2004, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. Using ballistic software downloaded from Remington.com, I manipulated the zero range input data until it was optimized for the greatest point-blank range. 270 Winchester: T_DPX: 110: 2908: 3450: 270 Winchester: T_DPX GMX 83274 3250 2849 2482 2144 1834 1557 1290 991 753 561 411 296 -1.5 1.4 0 -7.1 -21.8 -47.0 AG 223 Rem 55 gr. Of course, I simply see the animal, range it and shootout to 310 yards. of energy remains. Drop at 200 yards with a 20-grain bullet is just 4.1 inches, compared to 10.7 inches with the same bullet out of the .17 HMR. HSM loads a 130 Berger VLD. 2 football fields are end to end. Select Your Gun Type Centerfire Handgun Centerfire Rifle Handgun Hunting Handgun Target/Defense At 250 yards, it will impact 6 inches below the point of aim, (three inches out of the vital zone.) Each cartridge shown below has a 200 yard zero. (Thats missing the 6-inch circle, 3 inches below the center, or point of aim.) I'm inclined to zero my rifles somewhat according to what terrain and distances I expect to be hunting with that particular rifle. OConnorwho would become a staple in Outdoor Life, and the gun industry as a wholetook the new cartridge and had all sorts of good adventures. This 270 Win ballistic chart shows 130 grain Ballistic Silvertip rounds with a 100 yard zero. Give a Gift Other riflemen who routinely hunt areas where shots of 300 yards or more arent uncommon sometimes opt for a 200-yard zero. Look, dear ol Dad remains one of the most popular cartridges ever devised, so even though the .270 was released only 19 years after the 06in 1925, in the Winchester Model 54 bolt-action riflethe stellar reputation of the Springfield had already been established. The advertised ballistics of the .270 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum) fall between the ballistics of the standard .270 Win. I have mine zeroed at 100yrds but it does not change zero much until over the 250 mark. The drop data confirms that .300 WinMag has a flatter trajectory than the 6.5 CM, but not quite as flat as the .338 LM at extended distances beyond 500 yards. However, this requires using a chronograph to get an accurate velocity reading and a ballistic calculator to determine the expected trajectory deviation at 50 yards. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Can anyone kind of break it down as far as how much this might decrease holdover? Get a closer look at the Savage Arms 110 PCS, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series. My Nightforce has the HV reticle that is designed to be zeroed at 200. Maximum Case Length: 2.100 Inches. For most rifles, a 25- to 28-yard zero (depending on the calibers velocity and bullets BC) will maximize its point blank range. There are plenty of ballistic charts for firearms to establish a 200 or 300 yard zero with a specific caliber and bullet weight. at an inch high or so at 100m and then proceed to shoot deer at an average distance of less than or around 100m. The projectiles fall just below the The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (), is 270 WSM, without a decimal point.It is a member of the Winchester Short Magnum family of cartridges. Clearly, the .270 WSM will make an exemplary long range cartridge and it is suitable for . . Pug wrangler. The 270 WSM Read on for his take on this Thai-inspired fusion dish. Using a .277 bullet diameter, and a case 0.050 longer than the Springfield design, the .270 Win. This increases my margin of shooting error, while allowing me to not have to calculate or hold off the animal at 300 yards. Uncle Zo sometimes publishes affiliate links and advertisements, which means that if you click on a link and buy something, Uncle Zo might receive a percentage of the sale, at no extra cost to you. But at 400 yards the difference is less than two inches. As an example, lets use a very common hunting round, a .270 Win., loaded by Remington with a 130-grain Premier Accutip boattail bullet that has a .447 Ballistic Coefficient (BC). Like any .270 Magnum, the WSM version has too much powder capacity for the light 90-120 grain bullets. I sighted in my new rifle today--a .270 WSM A-Bolt Stainless Stalker. With a 200-yard zero, the older .270 Win. Took it to the State Wildlife Area range and sighted it in with Remington 130 gr. That 130-grain spitzer load, when zeroed at 200 yards, hits 6.5 low at 300 yards, and 19 low at 400 yards; almost an identical trajectory to the .300 Win. ballistics. Frankly, when I hear folks parrot the exact same praise for anything I start suspecting something might be awry. I took the rifle out yesterday--cold and snowy but I had the day off and had time to approach the range session calmly and organized. This graph illustrates that with a 100-yard zero, your bullet is on at 100 yards, then starts falling rapidly, and is 3 inches below the point-of-hold at approximately 200 yards. The 270 WSM is a true magnum cartridge.. what the 270 does in terms of accuracy and shooting "flat" at a distance, the 270 WSM does better.. 270 WSM has benchrest accuracy capability and maintains enough speed that it can be shot at large game animals hundreds of yards further than the old school 270.but.. there is a price to pay for that.. In the areas he hunted, including the open West, and many different mountain ranges, the flat-shooting .270 made all sorts of sense. Its almost like the folks believed the 50/200 yard zero granted any rifle or cartridge mystical powers to get a good enough hit on any target up to about 250 or 300 yards. Hand loading brass is made by Interbond, Woodleigh, and Berger with rounds that can produce fast So what does the charting of the 270 Winchester's external ballistics tell us exactly? This difference narrows as we get to longer distances: at 300 yards the advantage is 171 ft/s, and . The graph shows that your .270 Win. The .270 WSM is also capable of excellent accuracy but prefers slow-burning powders. Dont worry, Uncle Zo only writes about, and promotes, products or services that hes personally purchased, used, and believes in. Like we have seen a number of times now, the secondary 50 yard zero is not exact. 270 Win Ballistics Chart Coefficient GunData.org. . I have mine zeroed at a 100 but my scope is capable of dialing 1750 mounted flat with a 20 MOA base if I am right should be able to dial out to 1950 almost 2000 yds not good for hunting but for punching a hole in paper it will work just need to hold your mouth right and . How to Sight in a Scope - Step by Step Guide. In the. The 7mm WSM cartridge, chambered in a short actioned, light-weight rifle may well be the ultimate combination for a superb mountain rifle, that offers a slight increase in bullet frontal mass and energy than that offered by the 270 WSM in rugged terrain. Most calculation use 6 inch diameter or larger. Winchester Ballistics Calculator Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. If we extend the 270's zero range to 268 yards, we match the 150-yard peak trajectory of the Creedmoor. Its got a muzzle velocity of 3,060 fps. While we have went to great lengths to make sure that it's as accurate as possible this rendering should not be used to generate specs for casings. Hey fellas, zeroed my little 270 in this morning. It is possible to get pretty close to a 200 yard zero while using a rifle zeroing target at 50 yards. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. Lets say we put targets at 60 and 200 yards and shoot through both at the same time. Much has been written on the ideal distance to zero a hunting rifle. With this load, the .270 WSM generates roughly 250 additional foot-pounds of energy over its competitor at the muzzle when both cartridges are fired from 24-inch barrels. Let's take a closer look at the mythical 50/200 yard zero. Please know that we only recommend products we trust and have used ourselves. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. Ballistically, it falls in line with a whole class of moderately fast calibers. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It astounds me sometimes that people have their rifle set (not zeroed!) 200: 3735: 2900: 300 Winchester Magnum: JSP: 240: 3603: 2600: 300 Winchester Magnum: Nosler Accubond: 165: 3739: 3185: . Of all the Springfields children, the .270 has had the most successthough it can be argued that the .280 Remington, with a better selection of bullets, is a more useful design. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential. Fired a sighter and then shot a 3 shot group of .536" with the Remington 130 grain factory Core-lokts at 100 yards. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. He promises not to tell you about stuff thats dumb. Select Your Gun Type Centerfire Handgun Centerfire Rifle Handgun Hunting Handgun Target/Defense The flattest-shooting cartridges land their bullets nearly three feet low at 500 yards, when the rifle is zeroed at 200. What you get with the .270 WSM is about 150-200 fps more than you get with the standard cartridge. with a 180-grain bullet. Several forums had posts swearing that at 50 yard zero was the absolute best because it always gave you the same point of impact at 200 yards and therefore one could easily engage targets up to 200 yards (and even a bit further) with it without giving much thought to making adjustments. Input your hunting conditions to see the drop, drift, bullet trajectory, velocity, and energy in easy-to-read ballistics charts and graphs. To go to 200 yards with a 50 zero you need 26 MOA of adjustment upwards Posts: 79. So what does the external ballistic data show us? Any further than that, I can either use my scope ballistic reticle, or know my calibers ballistic data and hold over appropriately. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Winchester Silvertip, 130gr. I did take the .270 WSM out yesterday in some pretty bitter temperatures and snow. . WSL. Who did this kid think he was? other countries outside the U.S.A.. *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of .270 Winchester Short Magnum Ballistics cartridge. The velocity increase comes via a powder capacity that is 5 to 6 grains greater. For starters, with a 100-yard zero, you get a much flatter trajectory. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. Re: Zero range for a 338? Whats best for you pin on or hold over your choice mine are pin on at 100 but have swaro bt so no guessing. Hi folks. launched a 130-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3140 fps. Must add the Rail Cover Set to your cart, one per order. This, then, extends the 270's MPBR and increases its long range drop advantage even more, as this next ballistics table shows. I didnt notice the ambiguous terminology until you pointed it out. For 150 grain bullets the Nosler figures are 54.0 grains of IMR 4350 for a MV of 2813 fps, and up to 58.0 grains of the same powder for a MV of 2992 fps. #1. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. Copyright GunData.org 2015 | Koenig Media, LLC | Links | Sitemap | Advertise. We are not shooting paper at 200 yards with a 50 yard zero. We'll display standard charts for a classic grid look, or select "Visualize" for an enhanced visualization of the data. If you consider the players in 1925the 7x57 Mauser, .30-06, .250/3000 Savage, not to mention it was still the lever guns heydaythe .270 Win. A larger diameter extends the MPBR. The ballistic performance based off four grain type velocities are 3,700 ft/s (90 gr), 3,295 ft/s (130 gr), The first will be somewhere around 50-70m where the bullet passes up through the line of sight and the second at around 150m where the bullet drops back down through the line of sight. The .270 Winchester has an advantage in velocity over the 6.5 Creedmoor, though it's worth noting that we are comparing a 130 grain .270 with a 143 grain Creedmoor. Trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and energy easy-to-read. 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