Define long range???
What is long to some isn't long to others...
Also, the perception that hunters east of the Missisippi don't get "long" shots
isn't true...We have 3 farms in eastern NC, where it is very flat and in some fields
we could take 800 yard shots...We also have a light line on one farm that is over 500 yards...I've also hunted cutovers where you could see several hundred yards...Heck, in the mountains with the leaves off the trees you can sit on one and see deer on the other...So we do have long range shooting opportunities...
Also, just because I see deer that far away, doesn't mean I'll shoot them that far...Instead of taking a shot I'm not comfortable with, I'll reposition and try another day...
Long range to me is when you have to allow for holdover but with some of today's scopes you can dial in where you need to be...
So first off...What is long range to you??? What range do you typically take deer at???
How far away can you keep all shots in a 5 inch circle???