Most of the time a debate like this ends up being a West vs East style of shooting. Out west alot of shots are taking beyond 200yds. In the East alot of shots are under 100yds. So when one guy say i shota deer at 400yds the other guy is in disbelief. Then makes a comment like oh he's not a good hunter if he can't get no closer than 400yds. Guys that make those comments have never hunted antelope in the open prairie or mule deer at timberline where there's absolutely no cover beyond where your at. Sure most of the time there's a way to get closer. But sometimes when that monster buck is out there and there's no way to get to him or time is critical, you have better practiced for those shots or there goes your chance at a really nice trophy.

That being said no one should shot beyond their capable means. That to me means being able to hit a what your aiming at 99% of the time.