ligonierbill
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I'll qualify the question first: What is your 90th percentile range of shots on game? Not the longest.
My first elk fell at 400 yards. Not a lucky shot. Conditions were perfect, I did everything right, and I was shooting a 7 Mag. Big cow went down like she was pole axed. Other than that, I don't think I've taken a shot over 100 yards. This is hunting East and West for...well, pretty long.
Looking at big game calibers, I have always looked at their "book" values at 500. I figured that 400 yard shot was as long as I'd take, but...maybe that trophy will show across the canyon or at the far end of the bean field. Now, I'm thinking differently. Why?
Well, first I'm playing with short range weapons: bow, revolver, flintlock, and lately black powder cartridge firearms. I enjoy shooting them all, but I also got to thinking about my hunting skills. If I can get close enough for these, maybe I should rethink my modern rifles. What are your thoughts?
PS: This has nothing to do with "magnums". I like 'em. Been looking to find a .404 Jeffery, just cause.
My first elk fell at 400 yards. Not a lucky shot. Conditions were perfect, I did everything right, and I was shooting a 7 Mag. Big cow went down like she was pole axed. Other than that, I don't think I've taken a shot over 100 yards. This is hunting East and West for...well, pretty long.
Looking at big game calibers, I have always looked at their "book" values at 500. I figured that 400 yard shot was as long as I'd take, but...maybe that trophy will show across the canyon or at the far end of the bean field. Now, I'm thinking differently. Why?
Well, first I'm playing with short range weapons: bow, revolver, flintlock, and lately black powder cartridge firearms. I enjoy shooting them all, but I also got to thinking about my hunting skills. If I can get close enough for these, maybe I should rethink my modern rifles. What are your thoughts?
PS: This has nothing to do with "magnums". I like 'em. Been looking to find a .404 Jeffery, just cause.