RE: Ranges and yardage
Nah, I have a scope on... I'm shooting with a CVA Hunterbolt w/Cabela's Pine Ridge 2-1/2 - 7 x 32 scope.
It's not the best scope, but I know it's capable of much longer shots than I take with it. Where I hunt doesn't allow shots much further than 150 yards anyway because it is a set aside field with tall grass and unless the deer are fairly close, it's hard to even SEE their shoulder, let alone get the crosshairs on it!
I plan on spending some time at the range this summer to improve accuracy and distance, it's just a matter of finding the time and energy to do it. Like I said, I know my accuracy under 100, and I have no qualms about that, I just am in awe at the folks takin' these long range shots. My boyfriend was telling me that when his cousin went to Africa, he shot at 400 yards and dropped it in it's tracks! We don't have the funds right now to pay for the high tech, highest caliber equipment, so we make due with what we have. My boyfriend is comfortable taking 200 yard shots with it... but he's been hunting since he was 12... this is only my 2nd year, and I have harvested two nice bucks, so I guess I shouldn't complain so much... I'm just in awe! lol