How to Set Up Your Rifle for LONG RANGE Shooting | Step-by-Step Guide
Swampfox Optics
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Watch us zero a custom 6.5 Creedmoor build and validate ballistic data out to 500 yards using the Swampfox Kentucky Long 5-30x Precision Rifle Scope.
Today we are taking a custom bolt gun featuring an Aero Precision Solus action and Proof Research barrel out to the long range. We break down the entire process of setting up a precision rifle: from the initial bore sight to getting a solid 100-yard zero.
We also demonstrate how to gather muzzle velocity data using a chronograph (Garmin Xero) and input that data into a ballistic solver (Hornady 4DOF) to get accurate holdovers. Finally, we put the math to the test with a 500-yard validation group to prove the system works.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & Rifle Build Breakdown
00:50 - The 100-Yard Zero Process
03:45 - Analyzing the First Groups
04:12 - Gathering Muzzle Velocity (Garmin Xero)
07:21 - Calculating Average Group Size
08:39 - Setting up the Ballistic Solver (Hornady 4DOF)
11:48 - 500-Yard Validation Shot
13:41 - Final Results & Hot Deals
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To see this, look at your shots at the bottom of each group, the lowest shot is further away from the aim point on group than the other. Do that for the closest shots of each group also, then you'll see what size group you're gun is really shooting.
I have an example of this of doing 5 shot groups and then overlaying them on my channel if you're curious to see what im talking about.
How to Set Up Your Rifle for LONG RANGE Shooting | Step-by-Step Guide
Swampfox Optics
27,320 views
Watch us zero a custom 6.5 Creedmoor build and validate ballistic data out to 500 yards using the Swampfox Kentucky Long 5-30x Precision Rifle Scope.
Today we are taking a custom bolt gun featuring an Aero Precision Solus action and Proof Research barrel out to the long range. We break down the entire process of setting up a precision rifle: from the initial bore sight to getting a solid 100-yard zero.
We also demonstrate how to gather muzzle velocity data using a chronograph (Garmin Xero) and input that data into a ballistic solver (Hornady 4DOF) to get accurate holdovers. Finally, we put the math to the test with a 500-yard validation group to prove the system works.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & Rifle Build Breakdown
00:50 - The 100-Yard Zero Process
03:45 - Analyzing the First Groups
04:12 - Gathering Muzzle Velocity (Garmin Xero)
07:21 - Calculating Average Group Size
08:39 - Setting up the Ballistic Solver (Hornady 4DOF)
11:48 - 500-Yard Validation Shot
13:41 - Final Results & Hot Deals
SOCIAL CHANNELS
Instagram: Instagram: swampfoxoptics
Facebook: Facebook: swampfoxoptics
X: https://x.com/swampfoxoptics
Reddit: Reddit: Swampfox
#PrecisionRifle #LongRangeShooting #SwampfoxOptics #65Creedmoor #KentuckyLong
I'll build a rifle,after cutting the chamber give it a good cleaning. Mount scope and bore sight. Shoot one round at 100yds and then adjust the reticle to the bullet hole. Shoot 2 more rounds to confirm and get velocity. Punch numbers and dial them into the scope and shoot. Able to test out to 800 from my shop door. Tweaking from there, Yep only good as your data, very good information you provided