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<blockquote data-quote="longrangebob" data-source="post: 1634563" data-attributes="member: 3744"><p>Nope - Nope - & Nope - </p><p>My .340Wby.Mag was a magnificent performer on 750 metre Antelope down @ the Crossroads (AB/Sask./MT.) 200 gr. BT @3300 1 shot - perfect placement had to Wait 20 minutes for correct shot with the 20-30 mph. Full Value Wind </p><p></p><p>No matter how good your Rifle - how much shooting have you done @ 1000 yds.??? </p><p>Have you Hunted @ 2000-3000 metres elevation?? Hiked all day?? At that elevation & in inclement weather?? Or do you know where you'll Be Hunting - shooting from ridge to ridge ? Then your 1000 yd. shot becomes a much longer hike !! Are you DIY or drop off or Guide; how will you get it out??</p><p>Do you know How Big an Elk is ???</p><p></p><p>If all of this YES - you are ready !!???</p><p></p><p>You have yet to mention the WIND !!! Cross winds, varying winds as you go down range, gusts, drop offs & at longer distance MIRAGE !</p><p></p><p>Get the rifle & Cartridge you Are comfortable with and confident in—. ... shoot many, many rounds & if less than a CheyTac consider a closer distance Stalk In to a couple of hundred yards - use a good rest (unless your breathing is relaxed & you're good offhand) & place the bullet so it takes out both Lungs - </p><p></p><p>Then enjoy a couple of Elk Tenderloins !!!! From One of the most Regal of Critters..</p><p></p><p>If you are not truly good at Breathing when excited, slowing your heart rate, able to read the wind & compensate for Mirage, read your distance, dial in the scope, etc. so you get perfect bullet placement on what I Hope is a stationary Bull — with a bullet with sufficient energy when it arrives 1/3-1/2 second after firing —- 1000 yds. is too far and far too much can go Wrong !!! (I have shot literally boxes @ 830 yds, & hit the steel plate every time w/my 340 & put 5 in 3" @ 750 w/300WM 210 gr. Berger's — 800 yds./metres is my Maximum on Stationary Critters where I know the terrain & can Judge the WIND & if open areas the Mirage —- </p><p></p><p>Things to ponder - find what's comfortable for you then enjoy your Hunt!!! LRB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="longrangebob, post: 1634563, member: 3744"] Nope - Nope - & Nope - My .340Wby.Mag was a magnificent performer on 750 metre Antelope down @ the Crossroads (AB/Sask./MT.) 200 gr. BT @3300 1 shot - perfect placement had to Wait 20 minutes for correct shot with the 20-30 mph. Full Value Wind No matter how good your Rifle - how much shooting have you done @ 1000 yds.??? Have you Hunted @ 2000-3000 metres elevation?? Hiked all day?? At that elevation & in inclement weather?? Or do you know where you’ll Be Hunting - shooting from ridge to ridge ? Then your 1000 yd. shot becomes a much longer hike !! Are you DIY or drop off or Guide; how will you get it out?? Do you know How Big an Elk is ??? If all of this YES - you are ready !!??? You have yet to mention the WIND !!! Cross winds, varying winds as you go down range, gusts, drop offs & at longer distance MIRAGE ! Get the rifle & Cartridge you Are comfortable with and confident in—. ... shoot many, many rounds & if less than a CheyTac consider a closer distance Stalk In to a couple of hundred yards - use a good rest (unless your breathing is relaxed & you're good offhand) & place the bullet so it takes out both Lungs - Then enjoy a couple of Elk Tenderloins !!!! From One of the most Regal of Critters.. If you are not truly good at Breathing when excited, slowing your heart rate, able to read the wind & compensate for Mirage, read your distance, dial in the scope, etc. so you get perfect bullet placement on what I Hope is a stationary Bull — with a bullet with sufficient energy when it arrives 1/3-1/2 second after firing —- 1000 yds. is too far and far too much can go Wrong !!! (I have shot literally boxes @ 830 yds, & hit the steel plate every time w/my 340 & put 5 in 3” @ 750 w/300WM 210 gr. Berger’s — 800 yds./metres is my Maximum on Stationary Critters where I know the terrain & can Judge the WIND & if open areas the Mirage —- Things to ponder - find what’s comfortable for you then enjoy your Hunt!!! LRB [/QUOTE]
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