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Fears about the popularity LRH?
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<blockquote data-quote="rcol317" data-source="post: 1339731" data-attributes="member: 42917"><p>Interesting thread, I believe 300 yds is a long shot for most hunters. I went on a sheep hunt several years ago in the Yukon. The guide had a target set up @ 100 yds, one @ 200 , 300yds and 500 yds. He wanted to be sure of the hunters ability. The 500 yd was a sheep size steel target. Out of 6 hunters only two hit the 300 yard gong. When I hit the 500 yd they were all surprised. When they saw my (custom built) scope with lines indicating hold points to 1000 yards they called me a cheater. Most hunters don't practice past 200 yards and don't really know how far a 300-500 yard shot really is. I realize todays scopes and range finders give us a greater ability but most hunters are not qualified for most shots past 300-400 yards from what I've seen. I shoot to 800- 1000 yards all the time with custom equipment and 500-600 yards is a long shot on game for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rcol317, post: 1339731, member: 42917"] Interesting thread, I believe 300 yds is a long shot for most hunters. I went on a sheep hunt several years ago in the Yukon. The guide had a target set up @ 100 yds, one @ 200 , 300yds and 500 yds. He wanted to be sure of the hunters ability. The 500 yd was a sheep size steel target. Out of 6 hunters only two hit the 300 yard gong. When I hit the 500 yd they were all surprised. When they saw my (custom built) scope with lines indicating hold points to 1000 yards they called me a cheater. Most hunters don't practice past 200 yards and don't really know how far a 300-500 yard shot really is. I realize todays scopes and range finders give us a greater ability but most hunters are not qualified for most shots past 300-400 yards from what I've seen. I shoot to 800- 1000 yards all the time with custom equipment and 500-600 yards is a long shot on game for me. [/QUOTE]
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