Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Need help deciding which caliber to get.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1221063" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>You have come to the right place of you are serious about getting into long range hunting. The are lots of experienced hunters/riflemen with a wealth of knowledge, and solid advice. Most have decades of shooting and hunting experience with a rifle and evolved their skills over time to be able to effectively take game at long range. Reading your post a few times. I think I may be the odd man out in terms of advise but over the past several years I have gotten involved with young people with experience levels similar to your own who wanted to seriously pursue the long range hunting sport. In the end, 90+ percent of your success will be determined by your basic level of shooting skill, and applying these skills to taking game. I would acquire a good target grade 22LR, bolt rifle like the Savage BVSS(or similar) and a quality turret scope. Set the rifle up, test ammo, learn about ballistic programs, and PRACTICE. Become totally proficient to 100 yards understanding elevation, wind, and most importantly, the skill of applying this knowledge to take varmints and small game. A 50 yard head shot on a chipmunk in a 5mph wind with a 22 is as difficult as a 600 yard chest shot on a whitetail with a 7mmMag. It is likely you can do this within ten minutes of your home. In the mean time you can study and learn what you need to do to progress to the next step with heavier armament, reloading, and your intended quarry. In our current world of fast food and great impatience, many would find this approach tedious and unnecessary but I have found it to be quite effective when starting someone from scratch.</p><p>IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1221063, member: 10291"] You have come to the right place of you are serious about getting into long range hunting. The are lots of experienced hunters/riflemen with a wealth of knowledge, and solid advice. Most have decades of shooting and hunting experience with a rifle and evolved their skills over time to be able to effectively take game at long range. Reading your post a few times. I think I may be the odd man out in terms of advise but over the past several years I have gotten involved with young people with experience levels similar to your own who wanted to seriously pursue the long range hunting sport. In the end, 90+ percent of your success will be determined by your basic level of shooting skill, and applying these skills to taking game. I would acquire a good target grade 22LR, bolt rifle like the Savage BVSS(or similar) and a quality turret scope. Set the rifle up, test ammo, learn about ballistic programs, and PRACTICE. Become totally proficient to 100 yards understanding elevation, wind, and most importantly, the skill of applying this knowledge to take varmints and small game. A 50 yard head shot on a chipmunk in a 5mph wind with a 22 is as difficult as a 600 yard chest shot on a whitetail with a 7mmMag. It is likely you can do this within ten minutes of your home. In the mean time you can study and learn what you need to do to progress to the next step with heavier armament, reloading, and your intended quarry. In our current world of fast food and great impatience, many would find this approach tedious and unnecessary but I have found it to be quite effective when starting someone from scratch. IMO. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Need help deciding which caliber to get.
Top