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<blockquote data-quote="cabelasken" data-source="post: 2432933" data-attributes="member: 117774"><p>I have seen (but not attempted) some really remarkable successful long range shots in the field - in my case, 1000 yds is a long range shot. However the equipment used is extremely different than what I carry in the field. These rifles are often 12 to 15 lbs and chambered for big 30's and often the 338 Lapua. They wear scopes that often weigh over 2 lbs themselves. None of my hunting rifles weigh more than 8 lbs with scope, sling and loaded with ammo. That has been my self imposed limit since I turned 50 years old and that was nearly 20 years ago. And some are as light as 6 lbs. My style of hunting has been spot and stalk, and what used to be 3 to 5 miles from the vehicle is now down to 1 to 2 miles and carrying a 15 lb rifle is not going to happen. Although I admire those with the ability to make a shot at over 600 yds. I personnally and ethically won't attempt one. As I've said before, my equipment is is more than capable, but I'm not. About 15 years ago, I mentioned to a world class bench rest shooter that is also a custom rifle maker of my problem with 2 - 6 lb guns that I was trying to tune in at the range. My consistent 5 shot groups stopped at 1 1/4" and got no better. He told me that the percentage of shooters that have the ability to shoot guns this light under an inch is incredibly small. He knew that I was able to shoot my other rifles that were 7 lbs and more under 1/2" consistently.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cabelasken, post: 2432933, member: 117774"] I have seen (but not attempted) some really remarkable successful long range shots in the field - in my case, 1000 yds is a long range shot. However the equipment used is extremely different than what I carry in the field. These rifles are often 12 to 15 lbs and chambered for big 30's and often the 338 Lapua. They wear scopes that often weigh over 2 lbs themselves. None of my hunting rifles weigh more than 8 lbs with scope, sling and loaded with ammo. That has been my self imposed limit since I turned 50 years old and that was nearly 20 years ago. And some are as light as 6 lbs. My style of hunting has been spot and stalk, and what used to be 3 to 5 miles from the vehicle is now down to 1 to 2 miles and carrying a 15 lb rifle is not going to happen. Although I admire those with the ability to make a shot at over 600 yds. I personnally and ethically won't attempt one. As I've said before, my equipment is is more than capable, but I'm not. About 15 years ago, I mentioned to a world class bench rest shooter that is also a custom rifle maker of my problem with 2 - 6 lb guns that I was trying to tune in at the range. My consistent 5 shot groups stopped at 1 1/4" and got no better. He told me that the percentage of shooters that have the ability to shoot guns this light under an inch is incredibly small. He knew that I was able to shoot my other rifles that were 7 lbs and more under 1/2" consistently. [/QUOTE]
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