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<blockquote data-quote="Slick8" data-source="post: 1518132" data-attributes="member: 52585"><p>As the boss man said to Cool Hand Luke, "you've got to get your mind right". And you're not there.</p><p></p><p>There's lots of great info on this thread but I'll put it out there again.</p><p></p><p>You need a rifle capable of .5 moa accuracy to shoot that far and a scope capable of repeatedly making that shot. The 270WSM will get the job done regarding killing power if you can make it shoot consistently. This is VERY difficult with a factory rifle and factory ammo. There are certainly some factory rifles capable of this with well tuned hand loads but it's a rare factory rifle that will do this with factory ammo.</p><p></p><p>I shoot a lot out to 600 and occasionally out to 1000. I practice at 50-100 with rim fires, out to any range with a custom 6.5 creed and have the big iron for occasionally practice and hunting.</p><p></p><p>Having said that, I feel comfortable out to about 700 yards max in perfect conditions regarding weather, shot set up and attitude of the animal.</p><p></p><p>I've made several kills in the 400 yard range with one right at 500.</p><p></p><p>Until you're willing to put in the time, please keep your shots under 300 yards!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slick8, post: 1518132, member: 52585"] As the boss man said to Cool Hand Luke, "you've got to get your mind right". And you're not there. There's lots of great info on this thread but I'll put it out there again. You need a rifle capable of .5 moa accuracy to shoot that far and a scope capable of repeatedly making that shot. The 270WSM will get the job done regarding killing power if you can make it shoot consistently. This is VERY difficult with a factory rifle and factory ammo. There are certainly some factory rifles capable of this with well tuned hand loads but it's a rare factory rifle that will do this with factory ammo. I shoot a lot out to 600 and occasionally out to 1000. I practice at 50-100 with rim fires, out to any range with a custom 6.5 creed and have the big iron for occasionally practice and hunting. Having said that, I feel comfortable out to about 700 yards max in perfect conditions regarding weather, shot set up and attitude of the animal. I've made several kills in the 400 yard range with one right at 500. Until you're willing to put in the time, please keep your shots under 300 yards! [/QUOTE]
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