My reason for posting this question wasn't because I couldn't get closer to the animals. I am perfectly capable(sp) of getting within range most of the time. In fact the past few weeks I've gotten within 20 yards of countless does and a few bucks that I passed while archery hunting, closest one was probably 8 yards laying in a fencline and stalked into the wind right up to him, but he took off right from his bed before I could get him to stand.

It's the challenge, that and like Rammer and Bronco have stated, if the situation ever arrose where for some reason you can't get closer (deer's standing out in the the middle of a stubble field or something) I would rather be prepared. I'm just interested in long range shooting, if you're not then what are you doin reading the post other than to start an argument????

Thanks everyone for the advice!