Sorry about the buck Pinwheel. I too hope he is ok.
"the world ends at 30 yds" BF -good one.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I have always loved the quote (and I don't know who said it): target shooting is about getting as far from your target and hitting exactly where you are aiming, and hunting is about getting as close to your target as possible and hitting exactly where you are aiming. I agree with those who think hunting and shooting targets belong in the same conversation though.
I believe in long distance practice and tuning at greater than hunting distances. You just have to know your capabilities so you don't exceed them or you won't improve on anything but your level of frustration.