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The Basics, Starting Out
I learned something from that...What rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="straightshooter" data-source="post: 328191" data-attributes="member: 9775"><p>Long time long ranger,</p><p></p><p> I think your last comment is the key that the newbie needs to realize. Long range shooting is a skill that takes time and specialized equipment. It is a total package. I think most hunters get caught up in that magic 1000 yard range, but in most cases you will get your cross hairs on more game if you can reach out to say 500-600 yards. Like you say, get that carry rifle first. Get it accurized a bit. Learn to reload, and shoot a lot. Aim at that 500-600 yard mark (no pun intended). You will learn what it takes to reach out there, and how long range fits into your hunting area. </p><p></p><p> What I have come to realize is that where I hunt, 600 yards is all I will ever need. It is kind of funny that a lot of people who are starting into long range shooting can't find anywhere to practice that far. How many places in your hunting area can you see 1000 yards. Where I hunt, it is hard to find a spot to recheck zero out to 100 yards once we get to camp. I know of about a handful of places where I have seen game over 450 yards and not one of those places is over 600.</p><p></p><p> I practice out to 1000 yards for the fun but to be honest I don't have the equipment or the skill yet to hunt that far. If I limit my hunting to 500 yards for elk and a bit more for deer I don't need to spend anymore money and I will not be giving up any opportunities. Now if you have unlimited funds and don't mind carrying a 15lbs rifle all day, this post is kind of mute.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="straightshooter, post: 328191, member: 9775"] Long time long ranger, I think your last comment is the key that the newbie needs to realize. Long range shooting is a skill that takes time and specialized equipment. It is a total package. I think most hunters get caught up in that magic 1000 yard range, but in most cases you will get your cross hairs on more game if you can reach out to say 500-600 yards. Like you say, get that carry rifle first. Get it accurized a bit. Learn to reload, and shoot a lot. Aim at that 500-600 yard mark (no pun intended). You will learn what it takes to reach out there, and how long range fits into your hunting area. What I have come to realize is that where I hunt, 600 yards is all I will ever need. It is kind of funny that a lot of people who are starting into long range shooting can't find anywhere to practice that far. How many places in your hunting area can you see 1000 yards. Where I hunt, it is hard to find a spot to recheck zero out to 100 yards once we get to camp. I know of about a handful of places where I have seen game over 450 yards and not one of those places is over 600. I practice out to 1000 yards for the fun but to be honest I don't have the equipment or the skill yet to hunt that far. If I limit my hunting to 500 yards for elk and a bit more for deer I don't need to spend anymore money and I will not be giving up any opportunities. Now if you have unlimited funds and don't mind carrying a 15lbs rifle all day, this post is kind of mute. [/QUOTE]
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