Posted: 12/18/2014 9:57:15 PM EDT
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I have no idea what I'm doing lol.
I have a 18" larue stealth. That I love for groundhogs,etc. I bought a 20" OBR to really start shooting further, I have quite a few 200 yard+ shots here. I've always been interested with LR shooting. What has me really hung up is the glass I put on my OBR. I have mil dots on my stealth,and I never took the time to really figure out how to use them. I really think I'll have a easier time dealing with MOA. I don't know if I should just get another mil dot scope to keep everything standard? But I really love the MORE reticle, I wondering if I became familiar with the MOA system,will that hurt me learning my mils? I have quite a bit of FGMM 175gr saved up for this. Would it be dumb to get some 168gr to shoot too? I know they will shoot completely different. But by how much? Is 168 ok for the further shots or stick to 175? Lol being a FNG is so hard. Thanks! |
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It would not be dumb to try some 168's. I think it would not be too pragmatic to purchase one ammo variety and call it "good," when others have not been tried. There is a chance that the 168's will outperform the 75's in your rifle...you won't know until you try.
As far as reticles go, I started with MOA, but quickly got into MIL. I prefer the MIL system, however, it is simply a matter of preference. Whatever you chose, just make sure your reticle and turrets match (are either both MOA or both MIL)...this just makes DOPING easier, you don't have to learn the conversions (though you should understand them, regardless). I will say this, most LR shooters, IMO, have gone to the MIL system. With that being said, it is nice when you can have folks spot for you that are on the same system. That discussion leads to another: first or second focal plane reticles. You need to chose one. With a first focal plane, also known as a front focal plane (FFP) scope, the reticle grows with the magnification range; when at lowest mag, it is very small, at highest mag, it is large. Biggest draw to the first focal plane (FFP) scopes is their ability to apply ballistic subtensions at any magnification. Ranging can also be done in any magnification. For instance, if you have a 500 yard shot, and your data tells you 3.0 mils, you can either hold over 3.0 or dial it, regardless of where you are at on your mag range. This is not true with a second FP scope (SFP). With an SFP, the reticle does not change in size. Your data is applicable only when you have scope cranked to highest magnification. There are ways to apply your data when you are using half of your max mag range, but then you need to do a little bit of math. From what I have observed in competitions, the FFP dominates the landscape. The MOAR reticle is bad ass and you will never go wrong with NF optics. Tough part with them is that if you chose to go with a FFP optic, they only offer 2 FFP models: the Beast and the F1, and you will pay for both of them. Best of luck. |
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1) Try multiple loads to find what is best for your rifle. It will only cost you a few bucks and may result in finding the sweet spot for our rifle.
2) Which reticle system you choose doesn't matter as much as choosing one and sticking with it. If you are doing a groundhog shoot and switch between rifles it will help prevent confusion. Of course if you have a dope sheet for each rifle things will be easier. I also have an 18" Stealth and a 5.56 Tobr. I have run multiple different loads through both in an effort to find the sweet spot. That is half the fun of the process for me. 
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