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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 451947" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Yes. Rifles, optics, and factory ammo have all come a long ways. </p><p> </p><p>In the early 1970's, I would frequently shoot 1/2" groups at 100 yds from my Kleinguenther K14 30-06 with Hornady Frontier ammo. We thought 350yds was long range because the Leupold gold ring scopes we could afford didn't have reliable turrets or BDC reticles. </p><p> </p><p>We also didn't have the selection of VLD bullets of today and the twist rates often wouldn't support them anyway. </p><p> </p><p>Whether the industry has come far enough is something only you can decide based on actual practice. If you're consistently in the kill zone on paper or steel out past your likely hunting distances with factory ammo, then hit or miss on live game, I'd be hard pressed to criticize. </p><p> </p><p>-- Richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 451947, member: 24624"] Yes. Rifles, optics, and factory ammo have all come a long ways. In the early 1970's, I would frequently shoot 1/2" groups at 100 yds from my Kleinguenther K14 30-06 with Hornady Frontier ammo. We thought 350yds was long range because the Leupold gold ring scopes we could afford didn't have reliable turrets or BDC reticles. We also didn't have the selection of VLD bullets of today and the twist rates often wouldn't support them anyway. Whether the industry has come far enough is something only you can decide based on actual practice. If you're consistently in the kill zone on paper or steel out past your likely hunting distances with factory ammo, then hit or miss on live game, I'd be hard pressed to criticize. -- Richard [/QUOTE]
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