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The Basics, Starting Out
Practice and field routine for LR
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<blockquote data-quote="406pat" data-source="post: 631459" data-attributes="member: 13575"><p>I would suggest practicing longer shots than you are expecting to take. I'm reminded of an article that Shawn Carlock wrote that I don't have the time to look up right now. He talked about practicing shooting at VERY long range (2,000 or so I think but I could be miss-remembering) for hunting. After writing that he clarified that while he practiced shooting that far he didn't actually intend on hunting at that range. Why practice a hunting scenario at a range much further than you intend to hunt at? To paraphrase, "If you want to make a 1,000 yard shot seem short, practice at 2,000". I'd recommend spending the bulk of your time working on shots within the range you intend to hunt but don't neglect longer shots in practice if you have the space. </p><p></p><p>A 6" first shot is a very good standard to go for and gives a good margin for error, which I personally feel is very important for ethical hunting. In reality, the ideal target area for a deer is probably closer to 16-20 inches. You would probably be safe opening up your target size a little but that is entirely up to your own discretion as an ethical hunter. Personally, I go for about 8-10" from point of aim for first shot in determining my range. Also for myself, conditions are more often the limiting factor over range. Variable wind and unfamiliar atmospheric conditions can handicap my 900 yard limit to 400 in a hurry.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'd keep the bipod on and practice off the bag as well. The old "better to have and not need than need and not have theory".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="406pat, post: 631459, member: 13575"] I would suggest practicing longer shots than you are expecting to take. I'm reminded of an article that Shawn Carlock wrote that I don't have the time to look up right now. He talked about practicing shooting at VERY long range (2,000 or so I think but I could be miss-remembering) for hunting. After writing that he clarified that while he practiced shooting that far he didn't actually intend on hunting at that range. Why practice a hunting scenario at a range much further than you intend to hunt at? To paraphrase, "If you want to make a 1,000 yard shot seem short, practice at 2,000". I'd recommend spending the bulk of your time working on shots within the range you intend to hunt but don't neglect longer shots in practice if you have the space. A 6" first shot is a very good standard to go for and gives a good margin for error, which I personally feel is very important for ethical hunting. In reality, the ideal target area for a deer is probably closer to 16-20 inches. You would probably be safe opening up your target size a little but that is entirely up to your own discretion as an ethical hunter. Personally, I go for about 8-10" from point of aim for first shot in determining my range. Also for myself, conditions are more often the limiting factor over range. Variable wind and unfamiliar atmospheric conditions can handicap my 900 yard limit to 400 in a hurry. I'd keep the bipod on and practice off the bag as well. The old "better to have and not need than need and not have theory". [/QUOTE]
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