Yearly Checking Zero/Range

[PleaseDear]

I wanted to get my 7mag and .45/.70 dialed in after last years hunting seasons as it's a every summer double check now.


I was debating between getting a 3D target for bow shooting or getting a 2D target for multiple applications shooting wise.


I tried to find a Desert Ram but all I could find was a Rocky Ram target.


I went with the 2D from this company,

Deadnuts Outdoors

Home of the Deadnuts 2D Target System

deadnutsoutdoors.com

I've already used it with my Recurve and arrows, so I thought what the hey, use it rifle target shooting.


Robb

 

[PleaseDear]

I decided to get some more practice in with Digi-scoping. '


As ya can tell the sun was just coming over the ridgeline and not very helpful for seeing!

 

[PleaseDear]

I got set-up with the Digi-scoping on target before shooting.

 

[PleaseDear]

I started out with the 7mag.

 

[PleaseDear]

I like to have my first shot of the year, deadcenter/bullseye so I can determine the how high it is shooting, I like about 3 1/2 inches @ 100 yards, dead-on @ 400 yards.


then I like to hold on the bottom of the target and see how 'Bullseye I am.


Not bad at all.

 

[PleaseDear]

Next up is the .45/.70

 

[PleaseDear]

Same basic philosophy for high @ 100, dead-on @ 250 though as these bigger bullets, 325 grn, 405 grn & 430 grn, seem to drop dramatically more so than the 7mag.


I must have 'flinched' on the first/430 grn shot as it is a pinch left and not in the target.

 

[PleaseDear]

It sure is lush and green up there.

A close up of the target area

 

[PleaseDear]

I pre-prepped my breakfast before I left and pulled over on Trappers Loop for breakfast on the way home.


Carrot Cake w/Rasins, cherry fruit cup added too.....Ice water to wash it all down.



Snowbasin still has a lot of Snow for almost mid-July.



Robb

 

[yoteduster]

I'd say your rifles are ready for your hunt..

 

[eelgrass]

That company has a Mule deer target that would give me buck fever, but I like the idea. Nice find Robb.

 

[nfh]

@PleaseDear how you liking your 45-70? what load did you like best?

 

[Zeke]

Robb,
Shouldn't this be posted in the forum "I got lucky and drew a coveted desert sheep tag"? haha

Good shooting sheep hunter!
Looks like you're all set to slay a fine ram, sir.

Zeke

 

[The_Whitetail_Kid]

Very good shooting!

 

[PleaseDear]

Hey thanks

I like the Hornaday 325 FTX the best Mike.


For sure they have some dang nice-looking targets, and the price is very easy on the wallet too.


Here are some set-up pix right out of the box.


Robb

 

[PleaseDear]

I used my Maxima target for set-up to bow shoot.


Then 4 sheetrock 3 inch screw.


I took 2 quick shoots in my garage with the Killzone off to be sure of centering on the back block Maxima.

 

[PleaseDear]

With the Killzone back in place, sure looks realistic!


I can't leave this target outside year-round like I do with my other 3D targets.


I set it up in my shed, I can get 37 yards shot if I use my wheels bow and easy for 25 yards with my Recurve bow.


Robb

 

[nfh]

Those horandy's do shoot good . But like I told you hunting i have bad stories. Hey could just be my bad luck to. I'm sure more people have success stories

 

[PleaseDear]

I've had 1 shot kills on elk with the .325's but I'm a high shoulder shot placement.


Robb