1st time dialing this $100 3-9×40 Nikon Buckmasters II with BDC hunting scope for a “DEAD ON” hold at 1,004 yards. I previously used hold overs with the BDC reticle. The turrets are marked 12 MOA per rotation and work exactly like a tactical long range scope. Footage of every shot I took to get it on target. The baseline DOPE from Strelok Pro was 27.8 MOA. Impact on the 5th shot with 32 MOA elevation. I self spot with the Phone Skope. I take a shot, review the footage, and make corrections as necessary. Target is roughly 16′”.
–Rifle: Factory Ruger American Predator. Factory barrel has 5R rifling. Ruger AICS magazine conversion. The stock rotary magazines used to jam frequently. 22″ barrel.
–Rifle zero: 200 yards
–DOPE for 1,004 yards: 32 MOA elevation. 1 MOA right windage.
–Ammunition: 140 grain Hornady ELD Match 6.5 Creedmoor factory ammunition. Muzzle velocity 2,710 FPS. Muzzle energy: 2,283 ft.-lbs.
–Scope: $100 3-9×40 Nikon Buckmasters II SFP 1″ main tube. This little Nikon has 80 MOA total elevation and windage. I have 63 MOA of available elevation with a zero MOA base. I can shoot up to 1,560 yards with a dead on hold. The turrets are 12 MOA per revolution and the clicks are very positive.
–Scope rings: Medium height Leupold PRW2
–Bipod: Harris pivoting S-L2 swivel stud mount 9″ to 13″
–Midway USA Tactical rear shooting rest bag
–Rangefinder: Leupold RX-2800 TBR/W
–Ballistic app For DOPE: Strelok Pro
–Target footage using a Phone Skope U1 Mini universal adapter with iPhone 7 mated to a $50 20-60×60 Pursuit spotting scope from Cabela’s. Spotting scope on 20x in video.
–Shooting table: MTM PST-11 Predator from Amazon
–Seat: Home Depot 5 gallon bucket with Muddy Outdoors spin top seat lid
–Eye protection: Smith & Wesson SW104-90-ID ANSI Z87.1+ shooting glasses
–Hearing protection: Walker Razor Slim electronic muff
–Gun shop: JGB Arms
