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Seems like there is a considerably better chance of making a good shot on an animal bedded down and much more risk if the animal is on its feet and can move as the trigger breaks. Is a shot ethical on a standing animal which is moving frequently? What about an animal on the edge of thick growth...

Here's where I am now - I have made clean kills on deer and antelope out to 450 yards using a .270 Winchester with 3x9 scope and accubond or ballistic tip bullets. I shoot prone, over a rest or off sticks. The rifle has a decent aftermarket adjustable trigger that I can set at 1 1/2 pounds. It...

I'm a newbie seeking information. From what I've read so far, my impression is that a long range hunting rifle must be in a cartridge for which match grade bullets are available, with a high ballistic coefficient. Barrels must be of match quality and long. Actions must be worked over for proper...

I am looking for pointers on reading wind in steep, irregular terrain. The wind direction and velocity can be different at the target and at intervening points between shooter and target. I do not feel secure taking a shot at long range when wind is present. Suggestions on wind doping in these...

Got a new 6.5x55 and it is a long way to the rifling with the lighter bullet weights. Would it be helpful to crimp? I have no experience crimping rifle bullets.

Be careful what you do to the rifle. Alterations may void the warranty. Some warranties are voided by shooting handloads. I would read the fine print on the warranty and act accordingly. If there was a test target, see what ammunition they used. Are you sure the scope is OK? Perhaps you could...

Is ballistic coefficient the best measure of a bullet's ability to buck wind? What about velocity? How does it fit in?

I neglected to mention the wind factor. In that mountainous terrain, wind velocity and direction are fickle. A gentle breeze where the shooter is located can be swirling from a different direction and much stronger where the game is standing. The farther you shoot, the more deflection you must...

I don't think there will be a problem with the moose. They are a huge target and they won't try to eat you if you have to track them after the shot. The guide will want to get you as close as possible,though,because that's his job. Most sheep are not shot at extreme range. They are spotted from...