Wow I left for a little while and look at what happens.

A62Rambler,

If we are going to have a meaningful discussion you have got to read what is said not what you want to be said. What post of mine contained the quotes you have printed??? I have taken a lot of constructive criticism from people here and I really like it, but I will not take any for something I did not say.

I never said we were going to show any shots beyond 800 yds. I believe shots beyond that distance require dedicated rifles that become to heavy for general hunting.

Everyone,

I want to reiterate again that the show is not about long range shooting, it will just contain some shots at longer than conventional distances.

The equipment I personally use is what I believe to be the best compromise for general hunting. In other words I am looking for a balance between fast handling - portability and long-range performance. If the rifle is to heavy I cannot pack it to the top of the ridge or swing with the bull that just jumped out of the timber at 75 yds, too light and I cannot shoot it when the wind is pushing me around and it will kick the bejezzus out of me when I am prone and shooting up hill. Just like life it is all a compromise.

For me the best balance is 10 –11 lbs. I find I can shoot noticeably better in the field and still manage to make it to the top of the mountain. In a rifle of this weight the biggest cartridges I can still shoot well have a maximum range of around 800 yds. I find my shooting limit to be about the same. I can still bail off a horse and get the gun into action fast enough to be practical and carry it all day if that is how I am hunting. This is the type of weapon I carry when I want the best chance possible no matter what kind of a shot I will see.

I don’t hunt usually with dedicated long-range rifles. To use this type of equipment requires a different type of set up. Most guys doing this type of hunting set up in advance and are looking for a particular type of shot instead of a particular animal. I usually am looking for the biggest bull I can find, which is usually not very big, and have better success being more mobile than this type of hunting allows. Remember we all hunt for our own reason.

Rem700man,

Thanks for the kind words. I hope the show doesn’t disappoint you. The long shots will be few and far between but there will be some.

John