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<blockquote data-quote="100percent" data-source="post: 1669183" data-attributes="member: 110347"><p>To the OP.... Good post/questions! </p><p></p><p>It all comes down to this: One has to hope that common sense and good judgement with respect to game and the safety of others is forefront in every hunter's mind whether shooting a bbgun or a bazooka.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I don't shoot healthy game animals past 600. That is my limit! Too many MURPHY variables come into play beyond that distance for ME! I think 452 is my longest shot in 40 years of hunting. That said, I practice much further to make those <600 yard shots more of a reality than a hope. Today's understanding of ballistics and advanced equipment enables many shooters to become extremely effective out to two miles under favorable conditions. Not my cup of tea but, I **** sure </p><p>don't want them guys shooting at me from 2 or 3 miles away. 1000 yards on game to them is like a 500 yard shot for me. Everything is relative. You would hope everyone has the discipline to a self-imposed limit however it may be quantified </p><p></p><p>What concerns me (and maybe you) is the marketing hype that has created these knuckleheads who believe they are more proficient than their capability and they believe "skill" and the latest greatest bullet or load will trump any distance, situation or condition experienced with little regard for the game or safety of others, if any. Their ego and aptitude for bragging about the farthest shot on game is what drives these fools!</p><p></p><p>There will always be a few bad actors and we must do our best to avoid them or to educate them. This format facilitates both of those maxims.</p><p>Good shooting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="100percent, post: 1669183, member: 110347"] To the OP.... Good post/questions! It all comes down to this: One has to hope that common sense and good judgement with respect to game and the safety of others is forefront in every hunter's mind whether shooting a bbgun or a bazooka. Personally, I don't shoot healthy game animals past 600. That is my limit! Too many MURPHY variables come into play beyond that distance for ME! I think 452 is my longest shot in 40 years of hunting. That said, I practice much further to make those <600 yard shots more of a reality than a hope. Today's understanding of ballistics and advanced equipment enables many shooters to become extremely effective out to two miles under favorable conditions. Not my cup of tea but, I **** sure don't want them guys shooting at me from 2 or 3 miles away. 1000 yards on game to them is like a 500 yard shot for me. Everything is relative. You would hope everyone has the discipline to a self-imposed limit however it may be quantified What concerns me (and maybe you) is the marketing hype that has created these knuckleheads who believe they are more proficient than their capability and they believe "skill" and the latest greatest bullet or load will trump any distance, situation or condition experienced with little regard for the game or safety of others, if any. Their ego and aptitude for bragging about the farthest shot on game is what drives these fools! There will always be a few bad actors and we must do our best to avoid them or to educate them. This format facilitates both of those maxims. Good shooting! [/QUOTE]
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