Distance should depend on shooting ability and gun. I just got back from Wyoming and took a nice antelope at 400+ yards with a .243 loading with 100 grain noslers. Had no problems even though most people would argue with me on this gun being enough at that distance.

That being said you also have to take into consideration that I have shot this gun over 4000 rounds at praire dogs out to 500+ yards and am disappointed at missing a 400 yard shot.

I had a great rest and a standing broadside shot so there were other considerations as well. Would I have taken the shot offhand, no. Kneeling, no. With a rest, sure anytime.

I do have great respect for the hunters who know thier capabilities and stick to them. I think anyone who passes up a shot they are unsure of is a great hunter and would be welcome around my camp anytime.



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