Scoped 30-30 Long Range Shooting 300 & 400 Yards

Published on March 21, 2021
Duration: 16:50

This guide details a long-range shooting technique using a JC Higgins Sears Roebuck .30-30 rifle, enhanced with a Tasco Sportsman 6-24x44 scope. It covers essential steps from close-range sighting-in to successfully engaging targets at 300 and 400 yards by calculating and applying bullet drop compensation. The instruction comes from Buckeye Ballistics, demonstrating high practical proficiency in marksmanship with a non-traditional long-range caliber.

Quick Summary

Buckeye Ballistics demonstrates effective long-range shooting with a JC Higgins Sears Roebuck .30-30 rifle (Marlin 336 clone) and a Tasco Sportsman 6-24x44 scope. The guide covers essential steps from close-range sighting-in to successfully engaging targets at 300 and 400 yards by calculating and applying bullet drop compensation.

Chapters

  1. 00:28Introduction to the Rifle and Scope
  2. 01:19Sighting In at Close Range
  3. 04:4050-Yard Grouping and 100-Yard Steel
  4. 08:07200-Yard Shooting
  5. 10:03300-Yard Long Range Test
  6. 13:19400-Yard Extreme Range Test
  7. 16:18Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle is used for long-range shooting in the video?

The video features a JC Higgins Sears Roebuck 30-30 rifle, which is identified as a Marlin 336 clone. This rifle is equipped with a Tasco Sportsman 6-24x44 scope for extended range engagements.

What distances are covered in this long-range shooting demonstration?

The demonstration covers engaging targets at various distances, starting with close-range sighting-in at 10, 25, and 50 yards. The video then progresses to successful hits at 100, 200, 300, and concludes with challenging shots at 400 yards.

What ammunition is recommended for the .30-30 long-range shooting?

The video specifically shows and recommends Winchester 150-grain soft point .30-30 ammunition for sighting-in and long-range accuracy. Federal .30-30 ammunition boxes are also visible.

How is accuracy achieved at 300 and 400 yards with a .30-30 rifle?

Achieving accuracy at 300 and 400 yards with a .30-30 rifle involves precise sighting-in, calculating and applying significant bullet drop compensation (hold-over), and utilizing a scope with sufficient magnification to identify targets and aim effectively.

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