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<blockquote data-quote="wwbrown" data-source="post: 1576994" data-attributes="member: 31392"><p>How many hours are you willing to spend shooting at your desired range in order to learn the skills involved with shooting animals at long range. It is easy to purchase/build a gun that is capable of delivering the required energy to kill an elk at 1,000 yards with a "well placed shot". </p><p></p><p>Developing the skills to make that "well placed shot" at ranges beyond 500 yards takes time on the range shooting at the ranges you are interested in in a wide variety of conditions. I have shot thousands of rounds at ranges beyond 800 yards, I used to shoot at least once a week at 800 yards or further, I probably have 8 rifles that are accurate enough and have highend optics to do the job I just worry about my skills. All of this shooting has taught me just how fickle the wind is and how hard it is to estimate it effects on the bullet's trajectory. I am lucky to belong to a gun club that has a 1,000 yard rifle range, the opportunity to shoot at long range is pretty limited for most civilian shooters unless you live in the western states with lots of access to flat federal lands. </p><p></p><p>Do you have easy access to a range that provides shooting ranges beyond your "500-600 minimal yardage", and do you have the time to go out there in a variety of conditions. You may find it easy to shoot effectively at your range as the sun is going down and the wind has laid down, all this tells you is your point of aim and point of impact are the same. The challenge is making those same shots 9 out of 10 times when you show up on a random day at say 3:00 PM, that is the type of performance that may be required to effectively engage your elk at your desired ranges. </p><p></p><p>For two years running I went out to the range every Saturday work did not have me away from home, I did this to get an idea and have practice shooting in all conditions. I live in Minnesota and have shot in temps down to -20° F to as high as 101° F, you learn not just how your equipment responds to the weather but how you have to be prepared yourself. Given the option I will take shooting at 101° F as it is easier to keep drinking water than trying to keep your fingers moving steadily for good trigger control. The 2 year experience was a good learning experience.</p><p></p><p>Not trying to rain on your parade but to lay out some of the factors involved in effectively hunting at long range. You may be, and probably are, a much better "wind whisperer" than I am and a natural at shooting at these ranges and if so have at it, if not think about gaining as much practice as you can before taking those long range shots.</p><p></p><p>Just my two cents,</p><p>wade</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wwbrown, post: 1576994, member: 31392"] How many hours are you willing to spend shooting at your desired range in order to learn the skills involved with shooting animals at long range. It is easy to purchase/build a gun that is capable of delivering the required energy to kill an elk at 1,000 yards with a "well placed shot". Developing the skills to make that "well placed shot" at ranges beyond 500 yards takes time on the range shooting at the ranges you are interested in in a wide variety of conditions. I have shot thousands of rounds at ranges beyond 800 yards, I used to shoot at least once a week at 800 yards or further, I probably have 8 rifles that are accurate enough and have highend optics to do the job I just worry about my skills. All of this shooting has taught me just how fickle the wind is and how hard it is to estimate it effects on the bullet's trajectory. I am lucky to belong to a gun club that has a 1,000 yard rifle range, the opportunity to shoot at long range is pretty limited for most civilian shooters unless you live in the western states with lots of access to flat federal lands. Do you have easy access to a range that provides shooting ranges beyond your "500-600 minimal yardage", and do you have the time to go out there in a variety of conditions. You may find it easy to shoot effectively at your range as the sun is going down and the wind has laid down, all this tells you is your point of aim and point of impact are the same. The challenge is making those same shots 9 out of 10 times when you show up on a random day at say 3:00 PM, that is the type of performance that may be required to effectively engage your elk at your desired ranges. For two years running I went out to the range every Saturday work did not have me away from home, I did this to get an idea and have practice shooting in all conditions. I live in Minnesota and have shot in temps down to -20° F to as high as 101° F, you learn not just how your equipment responds to the weather but how you have to be prepared yourself. Given the option I will take shooting at 101° F as it is easier to keep drinking water than trying to keep your fingers moving steadily for good trigger control. The 2 year experience was a good learning experience. Not trying to rain on your parade but to lay out some of the factors involved in effectively hunting at long range. You may be, and probably are, a much better "wind whisperer" than I am and a natural at shooting at these ranges and if so have at it, if not think about gaining as much practice as you can before taking those long range shots. Just my two cents, wade [/QUOTE]
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