Mr. Minnesota, have you ever hunted out west??

There are some who purposely go out and try to set up 1000 yard shots. I'm not discussing that scenario, but the scenario of finding yourself in a position where you can't get closer and being comfortable at what some would consider long range. You and others are making the unfounded conclusion that those who take a long shot lack the ability to stalk. There is no basis for that. Some situations don't allow for a stalk...like a bull elk up on top of a wide-open mountain where a stalk would be a 2-3 mile circle, 2-3 hour affair and he's not going to stay there that long. That isn't a skill issue.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but just because all you practice is your local 100 yd range and you can't imagine shooting over 300 yards don't get surprised when someone who regularly shoots to 800 yards isn't receptive to you questioning their 500 yard shots, hunting ability, and ethics.