is this really hunting?
 

i dont really consider this hunting. i have nothing against gun hunters, im a gun hunter. but comeon dont you think this is a little far out? just wonderin what you guys thought
http://huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2566999

RE: is this really hunting?
 

One of the guys in there said it best I think. Its long range shooting not hunting. Its not so much the 300 to 400 yarders. When he gets talking about 1000 yards, come on now!

RE: is this really hunting?
 

In my opinion, if I was hunting strictly for meat AND I had practiced those yardages AND hit my targets successfully, then yes, I would take the shot(s). To go out and do for any other reason....yeah keep it at the range.

RE: is this really hunting?
 

Then why don't you post about it in the thread already started rather than start another one so the bow hunters can slam on him in another forum. If you have a problem let the guy know in his own thread.

Paul

RE: is this really hunting?
 

I don't see anything wrong with it. This guy probably gets just as much excitment at having the ability to shoot at those distances as we do shooting a deer at 20yds with a bow. so, why are we any better?

RE: is this really hunting?
 

Im calling B.S. !! on the 700-1000 yd shots. Unless he is a trained sniper/ special forces Delta, he ain't doing it!! My 2 cents, and why would you do it ??

RE: is this really hunting?
 

Why would you do it? Do you realize the skill you have to have to make those kinds of shots?

RE: is this really hunting?
 

I know RR and talk to him regularly. He takes his shooting iron seriously. People has to find thier own way, and he does. Some people love shooting a longbow, other like crossbow, some like pistols, he likes long range.

It takes incredible amount of practice to make 700 yard shot. I shoot long range regularly, actually used too, and 500 yard shots are very doable.

RE: is this really hunting?
 

i hunt in central wisconsin lots of farm land. just seeing a deer that far away is a miracle. actually getting a shot? forget it.

RE: is this really hunting?
 

It takes alot of discipline to be able to shoot and hit at long ranges.The shooter has to be very intimate with and knowledgeable of his firearm,ammo,wind,etc.It takes many hours of practice on the range and alot of hours on the reloading bench.