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1000Y challenge! Test your 1st shot hit capabillity.
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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 656707" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>I agree with your last post Sauer150. As I stated earlier it is something everyone should do to realize the factors and the limitations of the team, the rifle, ammo and shooter skill combined. That is why I refer to Long Range shooting / hunting as a commitment. If you dont have the time and persistence to work hard for it, it will not work.</p><p> </p><p>Even though I practice to past 2000 yards the number of animals I have taken past 1000 are limited to counting on one hand (excluding coyote). The reason is that many of us here pactice the " Conditions Rule" discipline. I have heard Shawn Carlock say it very well. " If I do not feel I will be totally amazed if I miss this shot, I will not take it on a game animal" </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Another point to be made is that with good elevation control like a solid rest and low ES. Combined with a good Long Range bullet choice, you can improve your odds greatly and also widen the effective kill area in windage. The way I do this is by using these rules. </p><p>Make sure the animal is close to completely broadside. I am not worried about penetration , at these distances most all bullets will penetrate well. But if the animal is quartering you have now just narrowed the windage portion of your target and also increased the posibility of a deflecting bullet that does not continue on a true path after impact. </p><p>Shoot for the crease behind the shoulder. This will not only give you that 10'"to 12" target of the vital area but will also widen that target into the shoulder area where you will still get good terminal results. This is important if you are off on a wind call.</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, I agree these things are something that need to be talked about and realized. And the more you shoot the more you will increase your skill set and knowledge. But I simply need to know this for my own self, not for a prise or bragging rights.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 656707, member: 7503"] I agree with your last post Sauer150. As I stated earlier it is something everyone should do to realize the factors and the limitations of the team, the rifle, ammo and shooter skill combined. That is why I refer to Long Range shooting / hunting as a commitment. If you dont have the time and persistence to work hard for it, it will not work. Even though I practice to past 2000 yards the number of animals I have taken past 1000 are limited to counting on one hand (excluding coyote). The reason is that many of us here pactice the " Conditions Rule" discipline. I have heard Shawn Carlock say it very well. " If I do not feel I will be totally amazed if I miss this shot, I will not take it on a game animal" Another point to be made is that with good elevation control like a solid rest and low ES. Combined with a good Long Range bullet choice, you can improve your odds greatly and also widen the effective kill area in windage. The way I do this is by using these rules. Make sure the animal is close to completely broadside. I am not worried about penetration , at these distances most all bullets will penetrate well. But if the animal is quartering you have now just narrowed the windage portion of your target and also increased the posibility of a deflecting bullet that does not continue on a true path after impact. Shoot for the crease behind the shoulder. This will not only give you that 10'"to 12" target of the vital area but will also widen that target into the shoulder area where you will still get good terminal results. This is important if you are off on a wind call. Anyway, I agree these things are something that need to be talked about and realized. And the more you shoot the more you will increase your skill set and knowledge. But I simply need to know this for my own self, not for a prise or bragging rights. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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