Target Distance

JonB · Rookie Member Joined: Nov 24, 2007 Posts: 2

I just started using PB to track some of my reloads. One thing I don't quite understand in the Target Distance. I was shooting pistol at 15 to 25 yrds, but the program won't let me enter anything less than 50.

Is there a reason why it won't use lower distances (ie pistol distances) ?

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Target Distance

JonB...Welcome to this fine site...Pull up a log, grab a beer...Someone will be with you directly...If all fails DallanC will find you with the answer. He has been very busy redoing the Point Blank system so please be patiant...

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

At the time the current version was created, I saw little need to allow for such short range targets due to such a small amount of drop in a bullet. There has been alot of requests for smaller increments in the range value and I am allowing as small as 1 yard increments in target distances in the next version.

-DallanC

JonB · Rookie Member Joined: Nov 24, 2007 Posts: 2

OK cool. So for the current version, I'll just use 50. Thanks!

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Target Distance

You know, after playing with Pointblank some I'm considering sighting my "general purpose" handguns at 75 yards. .357 Mags and .40 S&W with a 135 grain bullet. If the load will group at that range the trajectory will allow good hits that far and a bit more. No more than 1.5" high anywhere and only about 3" low at 100 yards.

Dirty Harry · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Target Distance

Pumpkinslinger wrote:

No more than 1.5" high anywhere and only about 3" low at 100 yards.

I'm impressed!! I can't even see that far.