Echoing what has been said, but with a bit of paraphrasing; each shooter has to ask him/herself and be totally honest with his/herself…………

" Under what conditions have I acquired the confidence and comfort to take a shot at a live animal at a distance that is considered to be greater than the norm, under " real life" conditions? On the range, having ample time to make the shot, during favorable weather, under windless conditions, and while standing in range-form? Or…. from the many successful long-distance kills I have made under many " real life" conditions during varied weather conditions?

As said, the difference between shooting a painted spot on burlap or a rubber deer, and a live animal that can move in the blink of an eye, is huge.