Originally Posted by
Bob H in NH
That's a valid question regardless of the weapon or distance! Stay within your skill set!
Here is the problem with that truism. At long range, regardless of the conditions, you never know that you're outside your skill set until you blow the leg off a deer or gut shoot one.
That's when it dawns on you, only then.
And this scenario doesn't apply exclusively to long and very long ranges. In lots of situations, in field conditions,
experts can be
far beyond their shooting ability at 75-yards.
That's why we have to think, act and shoot ethically. The risk of harm is too great not to do otherwise.
Which brings us full circle. Game animals are not targets that exist for our shooting amusement. If you enjoy shooting at extreme range use clay plates as targets.
Bronc