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Erik Cortina is going to do the Backfire challenge
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<blockquote data-quote="LRNut" data-source="post: 3082533" data-attributes="member: 3230"><p>The problem with long range shots at game is that you likely only get one shot. All shooting competitions, be they PRS, F Class, or even three position give you tons of feedback on the wind. Eric Cortina's 500 yard blackjack competition starts with the largest target - most people hit it, and the lucky ones, who get to shoot first, see their impact - instant wind feedback. And a range? Forget it - you have wind flags.</p><p></p><p>The best practice is one shot a day at various ranges and various wind conditions in various locations. In CO I get the first two, but I am too lazy to load my gongs and drive to a different location. I have said it many times before, but it is far easier to hit a target the size of a deer's vitals in the Arizona desert than the mountains of CO.</p><p></p><p>I do agree with you about 600 yards - I practice daily at 760 (only when the wind is blowing) and 910 (rarely if my wind hold is greater than 3 MOA). At 600, the wind, even a strong one, is manageable. At 910? Very difficult to hit within 5" 90% of the time if the wind is blowing. And the problem at that range, in CO at least, is what may look to be a zero wind condition might be 2-3 mph as your bullet crosses the chasm to the target.</p><p></p><p>There was a contentious discussion about accuracy on another thread (the one about hit percentage not being driven by rifle accuracy). In my experience, a very accurate rifle starts to make a difference past 600 yards. JMO; YMMV.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LRNut, post: 3082533, member: 3230"] The problem with long range shots at game is that you likely only get one shot. All shooting competitions, be they PRS, F Class, or even three position give you tons of feedback on the wind. Eric Cortina's 500 yard blackjack competition starts with the largest target - most people hit it, and the lucky ones, who get to shoot first, see their impact - instant wind feedback. And a range? Forget it - you have wind flags. The best practice is one shot a day at various ranges and various wind conditions in various locations. In CO I get the first two, but I am too lazy to load my gongs and drive to a different location. I have said it many times before, but it is far easier to hit a target the size of a deer's vitals in the Arizona desert than the mountains of CO. I do agree with you about 600 yards - I practice daily at 760 (only when the wind is blowing) and 910 (rarely if my wind hold is greater than 3 MOA). At 600, the wind, even a strong one, is manageable. At 910? Very difficult to hit within 5" 90% of the time if the wind is blowing. And the problem at that range, in CO at least, is what may look to be a zero wind condition might be 2-3 mph as your bullet crosses the chasm to the target. There was a contentious discussion about accuracy on another thread (the one about hit percentage not being driven by rifle accuracy). In my experience, a very accurate rifle starts to make a difference past 600 yards. JMO; YMMV. [/QUOTE]
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