Distance to zero irons 9.3x74r

[Big Al]

What's the best distance to zero iron sights with 9.3x74r rifle?

 

[Scott CWO]

Since the 9.3 is not legal for dangerous game in most countries, I would guess you would use it for plains game? If so, a 100 yard zero would work. If dangerous game is on the menu, I would recommend a 50 yard zero.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

I have my double and my Ruger #1 irons set at 50. The sights on both and my eyesight are not a good combination for 100.

Safe shooting

 

[Tusker]

I cant see well enough to shoot irons further than 50,,, so I would always say 50 for irons no matter what

 

[Wyatt Smith]

100 yards. At 50 you might be 1/2” to 1” high.

 

[Alistair]

Honestly, I don't really think it matters much. 25, 50, 75, 100yds, take your pick.

100yd zero (286gr interlock, 2350fps):

25yd zero (same load):

Considering that your real accuracy with the irons from field positions is maybe a couple of inches at 50yds anyway, any of those zero ranges keeps you within that wobble factor at any range you'd actually use the irons at.

 

[Big Al]

Honestly, I don't really think it matters much. 25, 50, 75, 100yds, take your pick.

100yd zero (286gr interlock, 2350fps):
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25yd zero (same load):
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Considering that your real accuracy with the irons from field positions is maybe a couple of inches at 50yds anyway, any of those zero ranges keeps you within that wobble factor at any range you'd actually use the irons at.

Very cool. Thank You . Hypothetically, if the rifle with irons shoots 2 inches high at 25 yards , what should I expect at 100. ?

 

[Alistair]

Very cool. Thank You . Hypothetically, if the rifle with irons shoots 2 inches high at 25 yards , what should I expect at 100. ?

You would expect about 9.5" high at 100.

Approx as here:

A bit of fudge factor based on height of sight line above bore line, but it's 'zeroed' very, very close in right now (about 6-7yds). You'll want to adjust the sights down either using the built in adjustment, or by filing the rear sight down a bit.