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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 503409" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>For me personally, just sitting here looking at my trophy room and remembering the hunts. Over the last 10 years, 50% of my big game kills have been in the 500 to 700 yard range. 15% from 700 to 800 yards, 5% from 800 to 1400 yards and finally 30% from 100 to 500 yards.</p><p> </p><p>This is determined more by the area you hunt and what ranges are typically presented in that area. For me most big game presents shot in that 500-700 yard range.</p><p> </p><p>Most of the locals I know in my area that "SAY" they are long range hunters rarely shoot big game much over 300 yards. Admittedly, in most areas, this is probably much more common even for those that are capable of shooting game at much longer ranges.</p><p> </p><p>Personally, we set up in a fixed location simply because of a lack of cover that prevents us from moving in on game without being spotted. We could set up closer to where potential game may appear but we would reduce the amount of area that we can cover from a single fixed location.</p><p> </p><p>I will also say that I am a hunter first and foremost. Trophy quality is more important to me then the range the animal is harvested at. Practice to have the ability and compentency to take big game out past 1000 yards but shoot them where they show up.</p><p> </p><p>Have never and never will pass up a quality mature animal just because he showed up at closer range. To the other end, will never shoot a young or poor quality animal simply to take a long range shot opportunity. Thats just me however, to each there own. I know for some that the range of the kill is a big part of the trophy, nothing at all wrong with that either as long as the shooter is up to the challange and the kill is clean and quick, do what you gives you the most reward in hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 503409, member: 10"] For me personally, just sitting here looking at my trophy room and remembering the hunts. Over the last 10 years, 50% of my big game kills have been in the 500 to 700 yard range. 15% from 700 to 800 yards, 5% from 800 to 1400 yards and finally 30% from 100 to 500 yards. This is determined more by the area you hunt and what ranges are typically presented in that area. For me most big game presents shot in that 500-700 yard range. Most of the locals I know in my area that "SAY" they are long range hunters rarely shoot big game much over 300 yards. Admittedly, in most areas, this is probably much more common even for those that are capable of shooting game at much longer ranges. Personally, we set up in a fixed location simply because of a lack of cover that prevents us from moving in on game without being spotted. We could set up closer to where potential game may appear but we would reduce the amount of area that we can cover from a single fixed location. I will also say that I am a hunter first and foremost. Trophy quality is more important to me then the range the animal is harvested at. Practice to have the ability and compentency to take big game out past 1000 yards but shoot them where they show up. Have never and never will pass up a quality mature animal just because he showed up at closer range. To the other end, will never shoot a young or poor quality animal simply to take a long range shot opportunity. Thats just me however, to each there own. I know for some that the range of the kill is a big part of the trophy, nothing at all wrong with that either as long as the shooter is up to the challange and the kill is clean and quick, do what you gives you the most reward in hunting. [/QUOTE]
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