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Longest shot +1500 yard hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="600BP" data-source="post: 665792" data-attributes="member: 22097"><p>I rarely entertain getting involved in a discussion such as this on any forum, however I see both points of view. I agree with Augustus in the sense that I realize a 1500+ yard shot is WAY past MY current ability. For that reason, I consider myself a LRH with realized limitations. Meaning if I can get closer to harness the intended target cleanly, I will most certainly do so instead of setting a goal of shooting further. </p><p> </p><p>The issue that must be considered by all of us as hunters is how much of a chance are we taking when shooting any distance at a game animal. We are definately under watch by others who believe hunting should be a banned sport. And as repeated earlier, I do not wish to be the hunter to add fuel to the fire by crippling an animal at a mile, when a much closer shot could have been made. I know there are hunters on this forum that are more than capable of making the 2k+ shot. But my concern is the hunter who reads these reports by legitimate 2 or 3k shooters, goes out and spends thousands on a rig capable of this shot, and believes there is no need to practice because the weapon was made for it and does all the work. I have had the unfortunate experience of hunting with people who had a 2k yard rifle, but had no business taking the shot due to lack of experience with the weapon. It is unfortunate but some inexperienced hunters only consider the ability of the equipment rather than their ability operating the equipment. This is what I think we all have an issue with, and we must push the point to others that this is a very practiced skill that can only be exercised after years of shooting thousands of rounds.</p><p> </p><p>I apologize if I insulted anyone during this discussion, as it was not my intention, but as someone once said <strong>" a man must know his limitations," </strong>whether they be 100 yards or 3000. Anyone who is capable of making shots such as this has my admiration, and I have only envy for their ability/commitment.</p><p> </p><p>Either way we as hunters must support each other in the sport we all care so much about. In a discussion such as this we must "preach as we practice." Best of luck to all and keep your powder dry. </p><p> </p><p>Erik</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="600BP, post: 665792, member: 22097"] I rarely entertain getting involved in a discussion such as this on any forum, however I see both points of view. I agree with Augustus in the sense that I realize a 1500+ yard shot is WAY past MY current ability. For that reason, I consider myself a LRH with realized limitations. Meaning if I can get closer to harness the intended target cleanly, I will most certainly do so instead of setting a goal of shooting further. The issue that must be considered by all of us as hunters is how much of a chance are we taking when shooting any distance at a game animal. We are definately under watch by others who believe hunting should be a banned sport. And as repeated earlier, I do not wish to be the hunter to add fuel to the fire by crippling an animal at a mile, when a much closer shot could have been made. I know there are hunters on this forum that are more than capable of making the 2k+ shot. But my concern is the hunter who reads these reports by legitimate 2 or 3k shooters, goes out and spends thousands on a rig capable of this shot, and believes there is no need to practice because the weapon was made for it and does all the work. I have had the unfortunate experience of hunting with people who had a 2k yard rifle, but had no business taking the shot due to lack of experience with the weapon. It is unfortunate but some inexperienced hunters only consider the ability of the equipment rather than their ability operating the equipment. This is what I think we all have an issue with, and we must push the point to others that this is a very practiced skill that can only be exercised after years of shooting thousands of rounds. I apologize if I insulted anyone during this discussion, as it was not my intention, but as someone once said [B]" a man must know his limitations," [/B]whether they be 100 yards or 3000. Anyone who is capable of making shots such as this has my admiration, and I have only envy for their ability/commitment. Either way we as hunters must support each other in the sport we all care so much about. In a discussion such as this we must "preach as we practice." Best of luck to all and keep your powder dry. Erik [/QUOTE]
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