OK. I'll play along.

- IF you have a bedded animal or one that is willing to stand still while you range the target and dope out the wind.

And

- IF you have a rock steady shooting platform.

And

- IF you are experienced enough with long range rifle work.

Then I suppose you are justified in shooting long on big game when a stalk is possible. But then how often do all the above factors come together under field conditions?

Anyway, I think RR is just blowing smoke and I'm playing along for my own entertainment.