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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 2430435" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>To the OP's question….I'm sure that many well seasoned LR hunters have missed, or misplaced a shot at long range, but I would speculate that this number dwarfs the aggregate missed shots taken by the general population of total hunters…at least based on my observations. IMO, misses to the LR hunter are like crashes to the race car driver. It must be turned into a learning experience. I feel very fortunate that my handful of long range misses over the years were either clean misses, offered a corrected follow-up shot, or a bad hit that still resulted in the recovery of the animal. A miss, much like a crash exposes you to the "edge". The key is to make sure any miss is fully analyzed and understood, and engrained for future reference. But don't dwell on the miss. I'm not an Elk hunter. The bulk of my LRH is for Whitetail, Mule Deer, and Antelope. Difficult, "living" targets at long range, but it's been my passion to master the process. The corresponding range equivalents compared to a 1000 yard Elk/vital zone are approximately 700 yards for a mature Deer, and 600 yards for a mature Antelope….500 yards for a coyote. Some of my stats…For each game animal taken past 750 yards on game, I have taken dozens of shots in practice on equivalently sized targets in comparable terrine/conditions. Additionally, for each animal taken past that same range, I've probably passed on 10 because I felt that my read on conditions were uncertain. Wait, re-locate, or pass. Before a shot is taken you have to ask yourself.."Will I be SHOCKED if I miss?". If the answer is no……No shot. Most importantly, you will become more proficient with time. IMO, There are no shortcuts. Time, commitment, and lots of practice and experience is necessary to push that edge….For those that have the desire to do so.</p><p>Just my thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 2430435, member: 10291"] To the OP’s question….I’m sure that many well seasoned LR hunters have missed, or misplaced a shot at long range, but I would speculate that this number dwarfs the aggregate missed shots taken by the general population of total hunters…at least based on my observations. IMO, misses to the LR hunter are like crashes to the race car driver. It must be turned into a learning experience. I feel very fortunate that my handful of long range misses over the years were either clean misses, offered a corrected follow-up shot, or a bad hit that still resulted in the recovery of the animal. A miss, much like a crash exposes you to the ”edge”. The key is to make sure any miss is fully analyzed and understood, and engrained for future reference. But don’t dwell on the miss. I’m not an Elk hunter. The bulk of my LRH is for Whitetail, Mule Deer, and Antelope. Difficult, “living” targets at long range, but it’s been my passion to master the process. The corresponding range equivalents compared to a 1000 yard Elk/vital zone are approximately 700 yards for a mature Deer, and 600 yards for a mature Antelope….500 yards for a coyote. Some of my stats…For each game animal taken past 750 yards on game, I have taken dozens of shots in practice on equivalently sized targets in comparable terrine/conditions. Additionally, for each animal taken past that same range, I’ve probably passed on 10 because I felt that my read on conditions were uncertain. Wait, re-locate, or pass. Before a shot is taken you have to ask yourself..”Will I be SHOCKED if I miss?”. If the answer is no……No shot. Most importantly, you will become more proficient with time. IMO, There are no shortcuts. Time, commitment, and lots of practice and experience is necessary to push that edge….For those that have the desire to do so. Just my thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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