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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 29010" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>I have seen factory rifles shoot lethal sized groups out to 600 yards with factory ammo - the limiting factor is almost always the shooter. Rifle make and caliber are not as big an issue as most people think. The '06 or .308 will do excellent jobs out to 800-1000 yards as far as accuracy goes.</p><p></p><p>We all have different long range aspirations and potentials. WIth the gear that I have, I will not try to kill a deer past 600-650 yards, I have found that distance is a hell of a challenge. 500 - 550 yards has become very doable, we made several kills in that range in the last week. </p><p></p><p>There are lots of fellows who can kill much farther out, that is their game and I respect them for their dedication and ability.</p><p></p><p>Here are some reflections that you might consider. Long range hunting and shooting is a different sport, requires a different mind-set than hunting within a 250-300 yard circle. </p><p></p><p>First, unless you have a photographic memory you have to accept that note-keeping is a major part of the game. Just too much data involved. </p><p>Second, you must have an adequate scope - adequate pretty much means reliable turrets as much as crystal-clear optics. </p><p>Third, you need a partner since the military shooter-spotter system is the basis of successful shooting. </p><p>Fourth, you need a good, safe location to shoot - that can be a pasture with a hill or ridge for a backstop or a formal range. Get some steel plates to shoot at, they are the best long range practice target and very saticefying to clang.</p><p>Last, you just plain need to get out there and pull the trigger a bunch - we average 2-3 times a week if possible. Today is Wed. and I have been shooting long two days this week - so far. Why shoot so much? Basic marksmanship skills need honing, plus you will confront the biggest challenge - the wind. Don't just shoot on "nice" days, shoot in ****** wind and you will learn much more.</p><p>Hope you try this game, it is very good for the soul. <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 29010, member: 25"] I have seen factory rifles shoot lethal sized groups out to 600 yards with factory ammo - the limiting factor is almost always the shooter. Rifle make and caliber are not as big an issue as most people think. The '06 or .308 will do excellent jobs out to 800-1000 yards as far as accuracy goes. We all have different long range aspirations and potentials. WIth the gear that I have, I will not try to kill a deer past 600-650 yards, I have found that distance is a hell of a challenge. 500 - 550 yards has become very doable, we made several kills in that range in the last week. There are lots of fellows who can kill much farther out, that is their game and I respect them for their dedication and ability. Here are some reflections that you might consider. Long range hunting and shooting is a different sport, requires a different mind-set than hunting within a 250-300 yard circle. First, unless you have a photographic memory you have to accept that note-keeping is a major part of the game. Just too much data involved. Second, you must have an adequate scope - adequate pretty much means reliable turrets as much as crystal-clear optics. Third, you need a partner since the military shooter-spotter system is the basis of successful shooting. Fourth, you need a good, safe location to shoot - that can be a pasture with a hill or ridge for a backstop or a formal range. Get some steel plates to shoot at, they are the best long range practice target and very saticefying to clang. Last, you just plain need to get out there and pull the trigger a bunch - we average 2-3 times a week if possible. Today is Wed. and I have been shooting long two days this week - so far. Why shoot so much? Basic marksmanship skills need honing, plus you will confront the biggest challenge - the wind. Don't just shoot on "nice" days, shoot in ****** wind and you will learn much more. Hope you try this game, it is very good for the soul. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
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