ORIGINAL: Ridge Runner

well my thoughts on this
25 years ago when I was talking of wanting to shoot deer at extended ranges, all I got was flack about it, I knew it could be done, but didn't know how, I read everything I could find (which wasn't much back then) and tried to learn. Its something you can't really just learn without knoledge of the basics.
When the internet came to be there was a wealth of information there, I took all in that I could, made contacts with smiths who built the rifles, sold the scopes and alot of folks who were way more experienced than I.
Now comments like these


All kidding aside, if you're shooting at North American game at ranges beyond what the .30-06 is capable of, you don't need to be shooting. Grab a radio and call in some artillery. Dismounts in the open, fire for effect.


are just like what I heard 25 years ago, it doesn't help matters any, won't keep the new folks from trying, what they need is solid advise on what it takes to get where they want to be, they need to first hear about the equipment needed, the dedication to build your confidance in your rifle and yourself before pulling the trigger on a live animal. the tools to evaluate a bullet from the time it leaves the muzzle till POI, what effects it, and how you compensate for those effects. This forum is one of the most negative ones that I visit towards the LR folks, at times its been so bad I just don't post, cause of the flaming I get from folks who've never attempted a long range shot so therefore it shouldn't be done.
ok, off my soapbox
RR