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The Basics, Starting Out
Wondering if it's for me
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<blockquote data-quote="Dave King" data-source="post: 51626" data-attributes="member: 3"><p><strong>Re: Wondering if it\'s for me</strong></p><p></p><p>There's a significant difference between the way the majority of the ULR shooter's hunt and my particular method(s). The ULR range guys nearly always fire spotter rounds to help remove the variables, The ULR guys shoot much further than I do and generally always have a spotter. </p><p> I shoot generally in the 500 to 800 yard range, I shoot for a first round hit. There are times when I don't have a spotter for the shorter distances. I carry a heavy target/tactical style rifle and shoot from the prone position. In don't have the equipment, spotter support or practice area for ULR shooting.</p><p></p><p> I didn't directly reply to your question about wounding and also about LRHunting being like shooting a match.</p><p></p><p> First the similarity to shooting a match. When I'm shooting a match I'm forced to comply with the time contraints and therefore the need to shoot in less than optimal conditions. During a match I may end up shooting in heavy winds and rain, etc.</p><p> When long range hunting I control the conditions and there's no time limit. If it's too windy or the other factors aren't acceptable I don't shoot, I can always come back another time.</p><p></p><p> With the above differences between match and hunting shooting perhaps you can see why there is so very little chance of wounding. I take the shot when I decide it acceptable, I'm not rushed or shooting in difficult conditions.</p><p></p><p> The most excitement I experience now is when I'm training a new shooter and/or spotting. This is completely different than being the shooter and it's very exciting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave King, post: 51626, member: 3"] [b]Re: Wondering if it\'s for me[/b] There's a significant difference between the way the majority of the ULR shooter's hunt and my particular method(s). The ULR range guys nearly always fire spotter rounds to help remove the variables, The ULR guys shoot much further than I do and generally always have a spotter. I shoot generally in the 500 to 800 yard range, I shoot for a first round hit. There are times when I don't have a spotter for the shorter distances. I carry a heavy target/tactical style rifle and shoot from the prone position. In don't have the equipment, spotter support or practice area for ULR shooting. I didn't directly reply to your question about wounding and also about LRHunting being like shooting a match. First the similarity to shooting a match. When I'm shooting a match I'm forced to comply with the time contraints and therefore the need to shoot in less than optimal conditions. During a match I may end up shooting in heavy winds and rain, etc. When long range hunting I control the conditions and there's no time limit. If it's too windy or the other factors aren't acceptable I don't shoot, I can always come back another time. With the above differences between match and hunting shooting perhaps you can see why there is so very little chance of wounding. I take the shot when I decide it acceptable, I'm not rushed or shooting in difficult conditions. The most excitement I experience now is when I'm training a new shooter and/or spotting. This is completely different than being the shooter and it's very exciting. [/QUOTE]
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