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<blockquote data-quote="wapiti13" data-source="post: 93311" data-attributes="member: 2212"><p>MTTB, You do need to establish the max distance you can hit at under field conditions, but there are two ways to try getting there. As a biginner, I think that you will progress faster and with more confidence if you switch over to a range compensating reticle scope. Scopes using a mildot, ballistic plex, TDS reticle, etc. will let you shoot longer ranges without having to "click" for hits. They take practice and range verifying of impact distances, but in a hunting situation I'm comfotable out to 600 + yds with a light hunting type rig such as what you own or a Kimber Montana. Unfortunately, nothing short of a howitzer would have solved your problem this year since it was across canyon AND almost dark. An elk is a big animal to anchor and you probably couldn't have gotten over to him until dark ++ under the circumstances. Long range shooting includes more variables than just hitting at distance. Across canyon is always tricky brcause of wind, angle considerations, etc. Tough decisions to make.</p><p> Anyway, you are on the right track. Your caliber is OK if it will shoot small groups is something only practice will tell you if your rifle needs changes. As far as the QD mounts, I personally would rather use a Talley type mount with the screw version. Still changeable in an emergency, but tough and not going to come accidently loose at the wrong time. Just some thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wapiti13, post: 93311, member: 2212"] MTTB, You do need to establish the max distance you can hit at under field conditions, but there are two ways to try getting there. As a biginner, I think that you will progress faster and with more confidence if you switch over to a range compensating reticle scope. Scopes using a mildot, ballistic plex, TDS reticle, etc. will let you shoot longer ranges without having to "click" for hits. They take practice and range verifying of impact distances, but in a hunting situation I'm comfotable out to 600 + yds with a light hunting type rig such as what you own or a Kimber Montana. Unfortunately, nothing short of a howitzer would have solved your problem this year since it was across canyon AND almost dark. An elk is a big animal to anchor and you probably couldn't have gotten over to him until dark ++ under the circumstances. Long range shooting includes more variables than just hitting at distance. Across canyon is always tricky brcause of wind, angle considerations, etc. Tough decisions to make. Anyway, you are on the right track. Your caliber is OK if it will shoot small groups is something only practice will tell you if your rifle needs changes. As far as the QD mounts, I personally would rather use a Talley type mount with the screw version. Still changeable in an emergency, but tough and not going to come accidently loose at the wrong time. Just some thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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