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Old 07-05-2007, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by stubblejumper View Post
It appears that this has been a very active thread while I was at work.For the record,I would never attempt a 600 yard shot at any big game animal.Under perfect conditions,500 yards would be my absolute limit,and if there is any crosswind,or a solid rest is not available,my limit is adjusted to a much more conservative distance.I have shot 3" to 4" groups at 500 yards from a benchrest with my hunting gear,but in the mountains,there is almost always wind ,and the shots are often at angles that complicate range estimation,even with a laser rangefinder.
I believe that 100%...sounds pretty common sense to me. See, no big deal n the groups at those ranges eh? In the archery world if your that proficient with group size your good to go hunting to that range if the conditions are right...but in the gun world its apparently different.
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