How far this so-called "powerful" thing shoots EFFECTIVELY? 50 yards? or 100 yards the max?
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How do you define EFFECTIVELY? With an advertised muzzle velocity of 800fps, a 14.3 grain pellet will slow to about 680fps at 50 yards; 580fps at 100 yards. I zeroed mine at 25 yards and have found it quite accurate (quarter sized 5 shot patterns) at that range. Good for target shooting at that range. Effective on small pests (gophers) at that range, too. With a 14.3 grain pellet, energy drops 25% at 50 yards and 50% at 100 yards. Not much "stopping power" at those ranges. Also, at 100 yards, the drop in trajectory will be almost 2 feet.I'm NOT an expert, but, it seems "effective" to me at 25 yards, not so much at 50 yards and I would select a different weapon to reach 100 yards. How do you define EFFECTIVELY? With an advertised muzzle velocity of 800fps, a 14.3 grain pellet will slow to about 680fps at 50 yards; 580fps at 100 yards. I zeroed mine at 25 yards and have found it quite accurate (quarter sized 5 shot patterns) at that range. Good for target shooting at that range. Effective on small pests (gophers) at that range, too. With a 14.3 grain pellet, energy drops 25% at 50 yards and 50% at 100 yards. Not much "stopping power" at those ranges. Also, at 100 yards, the drop in trajectory will be almost 2 feet.I'm NOT an expert,... » Read More How do you define EFFECTIVELY? With an advertised muzzle velocity of 800fps, a 14.3 grain pellet will slow to about 680fps at 50 yards; 580fps at 100 yards. I zeroed mine at 25 yards and have found it quite accurate (quarter sized 5 shot patterns) at that range. Good for target shooting at that range. Effective on small pests (gophers) at that range, too. With a 14.3 grain pellet, energy drops 25% at 50 yards and 50% at 100 yards. Not much "stopping power" at those ranges. Also, at 100 yards, the drop in trajectory will be almost 2 feet.I'm NOT an expert, but, it seems "effective" to me at 25 yards, not so much at 50 yards and I would select a different weapon to reach 100 yards. « Show Less
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.22 rimfire should be OK out to 100 yards. Difficulty finding that ammunition (.22 rimfire) might sway your decision to a small caliber center fire. Again, I am NOT an expert.
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How do you define EFFECTIVELY? With an advertised muzzle velocity of 800fps, a 14.3 grain pellet will slow to about 680fps at 50 yards; 580fps at 100 yards. I zeroed mine at 25 yards and have found it quite accurate (quarter sized 5 shot patterns) at that range. Good for target shooting at that range. Effective on small pests (gophers) at that range, too. With a 14.3 grain pellet, energy drops 25% at 50 yards and 50% at 100 yards. Not much "stopping power" at those ranges. Also, at 100 yards, the drop in trajectory will be almost 2 feet. I'm NOT an expert, but, it seems "effective" to me at 25 yards, not so much at 50 yards and I would select a different weapon to reach 100 yards.
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I sighted mine in from 30 yards using the stock sights and not the scope, and I do know that this gun is not a toy. If I want to shoot something over 50 yards, I will be using a different gun.
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I would say about fifty yard is what I have read and seen of shooting the rifle I have. Obviously it will shoot further but the pellet begins to drop at about that distance. That is the range I used while dialing in my scope.
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I use the scope for target shooting. Low power vey clear at 25 yards, but gets a little blurry as you increase power at that range. At 100 yards all powers are very clear for general sighting. Have't tried on small objects past 25 yards tho.
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not sure I'm finally going to the range tomorrow /Sunday to shoot my new 308 an see how it does I will let you know . this range has any where from 50 yards to a 1000 yard targets to shoot at ,
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Definitely. It packs a strong punch and shoots much farther than expected, but the wind can catch the shots. Lots of power. Minimal accuracy. Works best in the 20-40 ft range. If you miss, the shot is going into the next yard.
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The fps is from 450-480. at a hundred yards with 30gm i can hit pretty accurately.
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I use a pellet rifle and have found it to be the best target that I have and I have a lot of targets. I have it @ 120 to 130 feet and it is very challenging to hit. The best target ever---!!.
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I suppose the round will travel 100 yards. But you'd have to aim high due to the drop of the round over that distance. Also because the round is so small it is subject to drift easily with wind. The farthest I've been able to hit and kill a bird was about 80 yards.
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That all depends on the shooter and the round. I believe the 300 BLK has an effective range of 600 yards or so. It's a great scope that's for sure. Silver dollar groups at 100 yards but I'm not a great shooter either.
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It depends on size of pellet. I shoot the heavy ones very accurately at forty and under. That's the farthest I can shoot in back yard
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Yes it would. Out to 100 yards it picks up very well and as long as there is not grass or limbs between you and the small game it will range them. I have even ranged flying ducks at 65 yards with it.
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This is a great scope but, I don't think that it would be good for anything farther than around 100 yards.I hope this helps you
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I haven't tried 300 yd, but it was very clear at 100 yds. I'm shooting some old guns through open sights so 300 would be a stretch. I'm pretty sure I remember not being at full power at 100 so 300 should be acheiveable. I felt it worked really well, we were able to see our "hits" clearly and we had small targets. The tripod is nice as well, heavy and feels well made.
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4-600 yards is pushing it but it's a good start to dial in up to there. Also, keep in mind drop compensation and it might get you closer. Otherwise I would suggest slightly more powerful.
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I have mine sighted in out to 60 yards and it is very accurate at that range, so you may be able to shoot further but I have no need to.
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I have used it at 100 yards and it works great. I haven't had to test it at longer range yet.
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im not to sure about the exact range but it does shoot far its a great gun and its fairly accurate.
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It's heavier so it hits much harder but past 50-60 feet you'll start to loose some accuracy. But man, it packs a lot of power. Worth the xtra money!