kessingm

I was whitetail hunting last weekend when I ran into this mule deer. The rest is history!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUo7xSbirvs

Ridge Runner

nice poke, congrats.
RR

Ridge Runner

as you can see most so called hunters here don't appreciate someone who works hard at becoming a good marksman, don't let it get ya down, you did something to be proud of.
RR

Bullcamp82834

We lowly peasants put more emphasis on working close to game and taking a high percentage shot. Out here in BFE we call that hunting.

Well, I suppose if you can't stalk you have no choice but to shoot from extreme range and hope for the best.

Ridge Runner

yeah, yeah heard this before, but the hundreds I took from 2 to 200 yards don't count right, so there is still something wrong with me cause I prefer long shots.
RR

Bullcamp82834

Actually I think any hunter that would rather take long (and by definition less sure) shots rather than stalk close is a fool. Sometimes the long shot has to be taken and I've taken my share. But never when the hunter can work close and make it a sure thing.

It is the ethic I was taught. You owe it to the game.

txhunter58

For those that know the craft of long range shooting and practice and perfect their skill, I have no problem with long range shooting.

Great shot!

For Bull and I, who can't shoot well at long range, we should stay with short shots

Ridge Runner

how is a well practiced 700 yard shot lrss sure than one that is closer?


and btw, how can you justify taking a long shot.. sometimes, but condemn a guy who doesn't have a problem with them anytime?
RR

Bullcamp82834

RR,
You still haven't made the case for taking a long shot when a short one would be possible. I thought this was about maximizing the odds for a clean kill, not treating big game like a varmint shoot.

Help me out here.

kessingm

I don't think he'd be any more dead if I would have shot him from closer range.