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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 1657634" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>Lots of different things come into play when looking at my own max distance. First of all, my absolute maximum distance when hunting is the minimum down-range velocity at which my bullet will reliably expand. For most bullets, that will be around 1,800 fps. For the Long Range Accubonds, they say around 1,400 fps. Can I hit targets beyond that? Sure, but the bullet may expand or simply pencil through. If you are confident in hitting bone every time (such as the high shoulder shot) you can extend the range at which a bullet will reliably expand. This is where you own ethics come into play. Nobody can help you with this part of the decision.</p><p></p><p>Secondly, I then consider the max range at which I can consistently make first round hits into the vitals of the animal I am hunting. For me, this range is beyond my absolute range, so I cut it back to the absolute range of my bullet expansion. If my own abilities were less than the bullets absolute max range set by velocity, then I would reduce my own max range to the range of consistent hits.</p><p></p><p>Finally, my max range can be further reduced by conditions at the time of the shot. Factors such as visibility, wind (especially wind) can quickly erode the accuracy of even the best shooters.</p><p></p><p>This thought process is just what I have personally set for myself. It is based on lots of experience and practicing in field situations. I do not suggest these thoughts apply to anybody else but myself.</p><p></p><p>When first getting started you will find your max range is pretty close. But as you quickly become more proficient, your max range will extend until it finally gets limited by skill and/or technology & equipment. The important thing is to get off the bench and out into the field as soon as possible. Shooting lots of rounds in 'real world' conditions will help you shape your own ideas of what an ethical shot is for you with that specific rifle. I wish you the best of luck in this fun pursuit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 1657634, member: 4809"] Lots of different things come into play when looking at my own max distance. First of all, my absolute maximum distance when hunting is the minimum down-range velocity at which my bullet will reliably expand. For most bullets, that will be around 1,800 fps. For the Long Range Accubonds, they say around 1,400 fps. Can I hit targets beyond that? Sure, but the bullet may expand or simply pencil through. If you are confident in hitting bone every time (such as the high shoulder shot) you can extend the range at which a bullet will reliably expand. This is where you own ethics come into play. Nobody can help you with this part of the decision. Secondly, I then consider the max range at which I can consistently make first round hits into the vitals of the animal I am hunting. For me, this range is beyond my absolute range, so I cut it back to the absolute range of my bullet expansion. If my own abilities were less than the bullets absolute max range set by velocity, then I would reduce my own max range to the range of consistent hits. Finally, my max range can be further reduced by conditions at the time of the shot. Factors such as visibility, wind (especially wind) can quickly erode the accuracy of even the best shooters. This thought process is just what I have personally set for myself. It is based on lots of experience and practicing in field situations. I do not suggest these thoughts apply to anybody else but myself. When first getting started you will find your max range is pretty close. But as you quickly become more proficient, your max range will extend until it finally gets limited by skill and/or technology & equipment. The important thing is to get off the bench and out into the field as soon as possible. Shooting lots of rounds in 'real world' conditions will help you shape your own ideas of what an ethical shot is for you with that specific rifle. I wish you the best of luck in this fun pursuit. [/QUOTE]
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