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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 681473" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>Sorry that you're not necessarily getting the advice you are looking for, but to open with a question about taking elk at 1500+ and you have 60 days before the season starts....that's not good and concerns many of us that anyone would think in 60days they could develop 1500yard shooting proficiency. Do you really think it's that easy?</p><p></p><p>To put that in perspective, I started longrange shooting and hunting about five years ago. It wasn't until I had about four years of experience that I felt I had the skills and gear to make a reliable longrange (read: 600+) shot. </p><p></p><p>So, are there rifles out there that are 1500 yard capable - yes. </p><p></p><p>Do any of us on this board want an inexperienced hunting wounding a majestic animal like an elk - no.</p><p></p><p>Do any of us on this board want an inexperienced hunter in the field making the rest of us look bad? No.</p><p></p><p>I would encourage you to ask about rifle/cartridge recommendations that you could pick up this year in preparation for your hunt NEXT year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 681473, member: 19172"] Sorry that you're not necessarily getting the advice you are looking for, but to open with a question about taking elk at 1500+ and you have 60 days before the season starts....that's not good and concerns many of us that anyone would think in 60days they could develop 1500yard shooting proficiency. Do you really think it's that easy? To put that in perspective, I started longrange shooting and hunting about five years ago. It wasn't until I had about four years of experience that I felt I had the skills and gear to make a reliable longrange (read: 600+) shot. So, are there rifles out there that are 1500 yard capable - yes. Do any of us on this board want an inexperienced hunting wounding a majestic animal like an elk - no. Do any of us on this board want an inexperienced hunter in the field making the rest of us look bad? No. I would encourage you to ask about rifle/cartridge recommendations that you could pick up this year in preparation for your hunt NEXT year. [/QUOTE]
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