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<blockquote data-quote="jdavistx" data-source="post: 1631462" data-attributes="member: 89418"><p>I don't like chasing wounded animals. I did once. Bowhunting for elk in Northern Arizona. Had a cow tag and found her 2 days later. She was trying to pull the arrow out before she died and the meat was ruined. You're taking a life. Do it cleanly. On the other hand after I learned that lesson my last elk (6x7, around 700lbs) was at about 350 yards and I dropped her in her tracks. Steaks were great.</p><p></p><p></p><p>It's a rule of thumb. You confirm my thoughts: "Each shooter needs to know their comfort in field conditions." Never had to take a second shot. Deer, elk. Birds, not too great <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Best of the West in Austin, Texas. 1000 yard range and you have to qualify to shoot over 250. Some idiot was shooting a 50cal and launching projectiles into houses is why.</p><p></p><p>Up to 20mph winds. Do you know how far that moves your bullet @ 750yds in a cross wind? Full value, 3/4 value, half value? And it's not constant over distance. You have to look at how trees are moving and make a best estimate. </p><p></p><p>Sure, it was bench rest. But, don't forget to factor in temperature, air density, spin drift, etc... They all add up to a big miss if you don't do it all right. </p><p></p><p>You should not limit yourself to 150. My 11 year old girl does that every day. </p><p></p><p>This is a LONG range hunting forum. So take my comments in perspective, please.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdavistx, post: 1631462, member: 89418"] I don't like chasing wounded animals. I did once. Bowhunting for elk in Northern Arizona. Had a cow tag and found her 2 days later. She was trying to pull the arrow out before she died and the meat was ruined. You're taking a life. Do it cleanly. On the other hand after I learned that lesson my last elk (6x7, around 700lbs) was at about 350 yards and I dropped her in her tracks. Steaks were great. It's a rule of thumb. You confirm my thoughts: "Each shooter needs to know their comfort in field conditions." Never had to take a second shot. Deer, elk. Birds, not too great ;) Best of the West in Austin, Texas. 1000 yard range and you have to qualify to shoot over 250. Some idiot was shooting a 50cal and launching projectiles into houses is why. Up to 20mph winds. Do you know how far that moves your bullet @ 750yds in a cross wind? Full value, 3/4 value, half value? And it's not constant over distance. You have to look at how trees are moving and make a best estimate. Sure, it was bench rest. But, don't forget to factor in temperature, air density, spin drift, etc... They all add up to a big miss if you don't do it all right. You should not limit yourself to 150. My 11 year old girl does that every day. This is a LONG range hunting forum. So take my comments in perspective, please. [/QUOTE]
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