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The Basics, Starting Out
Excellent Long Range Hunting Article
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<blockquote data-quote="davkrat" data-source="post: 512366" data-attributes="member: 6452"><p>I agree some of the equipment suggested was a little odd 6X scope and 7X binos. The general message of the article though I believe was a good one. For a guy who normally hunts from a blind overlooking a feed lot with 75-150 yard shots being the norm there is no reason to buy a 7mm Wizzbang for making a 600+ yard shot. I know things are changing these days with all the BDC knobs and reticles being offered but still if you ask the average hunter what long range is they will tell you 300 yards and up. To many on here with the big boomers 300-600 yards is like a chip shot. </p><p></p><p>Again for the average hunter coming out west to make a once in a lifetime hunt for mule deer or antelope where a 300-400 yard shot is not out of the question I'd say that was pretty sound advice. Obviously the article was not written for a guy who wants to set up a sniper style ambush position and dump an elk across the canyon.</p><p></p><p>I'd definitely jump up to a 10X42 binos, I see no problem with a 3-9 or better yet 4-16 variable scope and definitely get a bipod and sticks and practice on them. Obviously you need a rangefinder and some method for range compensation. Like he said save that $1000 for a special purpose rifle and put it towards other gear and maybe get a 6 month gym membership to trim your wasteline.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davkrat, post: 512366, member: 6452"] I agree some of the equipment suggested was a little odd 6X scope and 7X binos. The general message of the article though I believe was a good one. For a guy who normally hunts from a blind overlooking a feed lot with 75-150 yard shots being the norm there is no reason to buy a 7mm Wizzbang for making a 600+ yard shot. I know things are changing these days with all the BDC knobs and reticles being offered but still if you ask the average hunter what long range is they will tell you 300 yards and up. To many on here with the big boomers 300-600 yards is like a chip shot. Again for the average hunter coming out west to make a once in a lifetime hunt for mule deer or antelope where a 300-400 yard shot is not out of the question I'd say that was pretty sound advice. Obviously the article was not written for a guy who wants to set up a sniper style ambush position and dump an elk across the canyon. I'd definitely jump up to a 10X42 binos, I see no problem with a 3-9 or better yet 4-16 variable scope and definitely get a bipod and sticks and practice on them. Obviously you need a rangefinder and some method for range compensation. Like he said save that $1000 for a special purpose rifle and put it towards other gear and maybe get a 6 month gym membership to trim your wasteline. [/QUOTE]
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