Best of the West on the OLN
 

Anyone watch this series..For those that don't it is about extreme long range shooting at Big Game animals. Any thoughts?

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I've seen it a few times. It's impressive, but unethical.

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Along with Eastman Hunting that is one of my favorite shows. Mostly because they cover western hunting and seem to be more in line with the "Do it yourself" hunting I like to do. I don't necessarily condone long shots but it would be nice to have it as an option. I'd sure love to have that scope they use where you range the distance, dial the scope to it, put it on the vitals, and fire. I don't have the money for that kind of a setup so I'll stick to the "Get in close" method.

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Sure borders on it ..wonder how many wounded shots they don't capture on film.

I would like to know what cartidge they are using which hammers Elk at those ridiculous long ranges... They are probably using a good tactical scope.

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Do not know if I have seen that show?? When is it on?

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I don't get the show on my cable, how far are they shooting?

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I have seen them shoot seven hundred yards + on Bull Elk but only because there is no way they could have stalked closer:D.

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I'm with BrutalAttack...impressive, but not the most ethical way to hunt.

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there's one scene on there (during the ad for the video) where they shoot at least two but maybe three animals like bang bang with two different yardages. One target was up the hill from the other. I could never figure out what animal(s) they were shooting in that sequence--just supposed coyotes. Anybody know for sure?

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We have too many trophys lost each year by hot shots that think they can kill anything they can see. This show only encourages such a waste of game. Those who wound and lose an animal will usually go looking for another one and end up killing 2-3 or more animals before they fill their tag. Another post on here requarding elk guns recommended a larger caliber for those bad angle shots! Bad angle shots should be passed up until a clean shot is offered. If you have pass up an animal, it is better than wounding him and then leaveing him for the yotes and wolves. I don't think it helps the sportsman in any way and sure doesn't help conserve wildlife.

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Although it's not my style of hunting, I do respect those who practice and have a system in place for long range shooting. They are based in Wyoming and John Burns, one of the hosts, is a custom rifle builder and long range shooting instructor and the others seem to be pretty knowledgeable. I know it's just TV and as such is meant to entertain but I do like this show. I don't believe that people should sight in their rifle at the range and then go out and start banging away at extreme ranges but at least they have a system in place for doing so. Like I said, IT'S NOT MY STYLE OF HUNTING but they seem to be proficient at it. Here is the link to their website...

http://www.thebestofthewest.net/

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Frankly I think the hunting community could do without that type of show. If they want to showcase their long range shooting skills there are other ways to do it without causing undue pain and suffering to our wildlife. I'm assuming of course that they wound a significant percentage and perhaps fail to retrieve another significant percentage. Not only that but it denegrates the traditional woodsmanship skills and in my opinion one of the great joys of hunting: a great stalk.