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<blockquote data-quote="matt_3479" data-source="post: 1227780" data-attributes="member: 23070"><p>Your scenario is very similar to one I was in about 5-6 years ago on the biggest bull moose I've ever seen. I came through the hogs back with my dad in the boat and when I looked to the shore on my right there was 4 moose with 1 being the bull. I quickly pulled out my range finders as my dad got a plan on how to shorten the distance. 811 yards I'll never forget it. You could see the rack from the boat! We tried closing the distance but the wind was strong and headed directly too them. We got on an island where we had a steady rest, prone position and wind directly on our back. 544 yards and I did not feel comfortable. We sat and watch and tried to figure out a better approach when another cow and calf came out. We just back in the boat and tried getting to the next island where the shot would of been 280. But the caught wind and high tailed it out of there. </p><p></p><p>Since then, I got into reloading, bought myself a nightforce and a Remington 700 xcr tac II in 300. Win mag with an hs stock and 40x trigger. Took a long range precision course and learned how to shoot out too 1100 yards. Invested in a set of gongs, a good range finder, shooting mat, and built myself a custom 260. Rem for long range practise and try and take the rifles out once every week or two. 2 weekends ago I shot a 3 shot 1.25" group at 615 yards. I know if I ever get an opportunity at a trophy moose inside my comfort zone I'll be a lot more prepared. Hopefully I can keep myself calm</p><p></p><p>As everyone said, practice practice practice</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="matt_3479, post: 1227780, member: 23070"] Your scenario is very similar to one I was in about 5-6 years ago on the biggest bull moose I've ever seen. I came through the hogs back with my dad in the boat and when I looked to the shore on my right there was 4 moose with 1 being the bull. I quickly pulled out my range finders as my dad got a plan on how to shorten the distance. 811 yards I'll never forget it. You could see the rack from the boat! We tried closing the distance but the wind was strong and headed directly too them. We got on an island where we had a steady rest, prone position and wind directly on our back. 544 yards and I did not feel comfortable. We sat and watch and tried to figure out a better approach when another cow and calf came out. We just back in the boat and tried getting to the next island where the shot would of been 280. But the caught wind and high tailed it out of there. Since then, I got into reloading, bought myself a nightforce and a Remington 700 xcr tac II in 300. Win mag with an hs stock and 40x trigger. Took a long range precision course and learned how to shoot out too 1100 yards. Invested in a set of gongs, a good range finder, shooting mat, and built myself a custom 260. Rem for long range practise and try and take the rifles out once every week or two. 2 weekends ago I shot a 3 shot 1.25" group at 615 yards. I know if I ever get an opportunity at a trophy moose inside my comfort zone I'll be a lot more prepared. Hopefully I can keep myself calm As everyone said, practice practice practice [/QUOTE]
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