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The Basics, Starting Out
How much accuracy is required?
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<blockquote data-quote="phillietimothy" data-source="post: 560870" data-attributes="member: 29871"><p>Gentlemen,</p><p> </p><p>Hello, I have an accuracy requirement question. I have never hunted, I currently target shoot with a 22LR. I hope to hunt in the future, I realize that is my responsibility to shoot at distances that I can reliably hit with the proper caliber. The maximum point blank range for the 7mm-08 for an 8 inch vital zone is approximately 308 yards. I am considering a deer size animal, I know the kill zone is larger; I am being conservative because I assume that I will not be as proficient in the field as compared to the range. If I can reliably hold 3 MOA at 300 yards, my potential error would be +/- 4.5" in both directions vertically. Can I shoot at deer size game? I believe being conservative with the vital zone size gives me some margin for error. I know this is a subjective question, but most of you have a demonstrated level of proficiency. Who better to ask than people who shoot long distances? If I am not on the right track, how does one determine the level of accuracy necessary for given vital zone sizes and distances? I suspect many people will benefit from this question, none of the shows address this to my satisfaction. Thank you, looking forward to your response.</p><p> </p><p>Tim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phillietimothy, post: 560870, member: 29871"] Gentlemen, Hello, I have an accuracy requirement question. I have never hunted, I currently target shoot with a 22LR. I hope to hunt in the future, I realize that is my responsibility to shoot at distances that I can reliably hit with the proper caliber. The maximum point blank range for the 7mm-08 for an 8 inch vital zone is approximately 308 yards. I am considering a deer size animal, I know the kill zone is larger; I am being conservative because I assume that I will not be as proficient in the field as compared to the range. If I can reliably hold 3 MOA at 300 yards, my potential error would be +/- 4.5" in both directions vertically. Can I shoot at deer size game? I believe being conservative with the vital zone size gives me some margin for error. I know this is a subjective question, but most of you have a demonstrated level of proficiency. Who better to ask than people who shoot long distances? If I am not on the right track, how does one determine the level of accuracy necessary for given vital zone sizes and distances? I suspect many people will benefit from this question, none of the shows address this to my satisfaction. Thank you, looking forward to your response. Tim [/QUOTE]
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