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<blockquote data-quote="Bigdog425" data-source="post: 1669059" data-attributes="member: 8928"><p>Granted this site is for long range hunting, for me the answer to the question of how far is too far is "when I cannot get closer". </p><p>Long range hunting is not long range shooting, it's about the animal not the person behind the trigger. A large part of hunting is about finding and getting close to animals through knowledge, ability and experience. IMHO long range shooting of a game animal should be done out of need not from laziness, lack of hunting ability or most certainly not out of pride/competition for long shots. </p><p>Another way to get insight into the question would be to ask "how far is it OK to back up from a good shooting opportunity and/or how far should a hunter let an animal walk away from a good shot opportunity before shooting"? Any acceptable answers above zero yards?</p><p>My summary: get as close as you can and practice enough with good equipment under realistic shooting conditions (not off a bench) to make an ethical long shot if/when needed.</p><p>** comments for game animals not prarie dogs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigdog425, post: 1669059, member: 8928"] Granted this site is for long range hunting, for me the answer to the question of how far is too far is “when I cannot get closer”. Long range hunting is not long range shooting, it’s about the animal not the person behind the trigger. A large part of hunting is about finding and getting close to animals through knowledge, ability and experience. IMHO long range shooting of a game animal should be done out of need not from laziness, lack of hunting ability or most certainly not out of pride/competition for long shots. Another way to get insight into the question would be to ask “how far is it OK to back up from a good shooting opportunity and/or how far should a hunter let an animal walk away from a good shot opportunity before shooting”? Any acceptable answers above zero yards? My summary: get as close as you can and practice enough with good equipment under realistic shooting conditions (not off a bench) to make an ethical long shot if/when needed. ** comments for game animals not prarie dogs. [/QUOTE]
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