1011 yard shot
06-15-2007 | 10:27 AM
#31
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
RE: 1011 yard shot
Trouble is, any idiot with any rifle can make that shot once in a while and of course thats the only pictures you will ever see. If an animal that far away takes that unexpected step or a little whirlwind or unseen air currents occur, there is a lack of time for correction and a little change will amount to a huge difference in the hit. I will always feel that you need to put every thing possible in your favor and getting as close as possible is a huge part of that thinking. For those who like the challenge of long range shooting (Of which I am One and have done a lot of it) there are targets. Its every bit as satisfying to me to see a steel target topple or a 1000 yard gong ring as it is to kill something. And you can't wound a target.
06-15-2007 | 10:52 AM
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RE: 1011 yard shot
ORIGINAL: James B
For those who like the challenge of long range shooting (Of which I am One and have done a lot of it) there are targets. Its every bit as satisfying to me to see a steel target topple or a 1000 yard gong ring as it is to kill something. And you can't wound a target.
For those who like the challenge of long range shooting (Of which I am One and have done a lot of it) there are targets. Its every bit as satisfying to me to see a steel target topple or a 1000 yard gong ring as it is to kill something. And you can't wound a target.
06-15-2007 | 06:00 PM
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From: ****ifornia
RE: 1011 yard shot
ORIGINAL: North Texan
6-7" groups at 1000 is darned good shooting if you are punching paper, but that same group is HUGE if you are trying to shoot a deer with it.
6-7" groups at 1000 is darned good shooting if you are punching paper, but that same group is HUGE if you are trying to shoot a deer with it.
06-15-2007 | 07:41 PM
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RE: 1011 yard shot
ORIGINAL: Ridge Runner
try an offhand group at 150, then tell me how it is!
RR
try an offhand group at 150, then tell me how it is!
RR
06-15-2007 | 08:04 PM
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RE: 1011 yard shot
ORIGINAL: jeepkid
I agree with that too. I would not take a 150 yard off-hand shot at a deer, elk, etc... Coyotes, squirrels, and stuff like that then yeah. 6 inches is a lot when your talking about trying to hit the "kill-zone".
ORIGINAL: Ridge Runner
try an offhand group at 150, then tell me how it is!
RR
try an offhand group at 150, then tell me how it is!
RR
06-15-2007 | 08:08 PM
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RE: 1011 yard shot
I don't either, 700 is a lot different than 1000+. If I had capable rigs and a steady rest with lots of practice I would try a 600 or 700 yard shot. Thats why I asked about your Allen Mag, I think that would be awesome to get proficiant with moderate range shots like that. But I think 700 is about the max, any more and I just think theres too many variables. IMO
Oops, BigCountry posted the same time as me. I can hit 10 inch balloons at 500 with the 7mm Rem Mag. I have shot 800 or so (at a rock), with a .300 Ultra and the bullet dropped about 20 feet. I don't have any spot to shoot a 1000. Like I said, coyotes, squirrels, p-dogs, I think would be awesome to try and hit at that distance. But larger animals I want to have a little more room for error (wind, up drafts, animal gets spooked, etc...) IMO
Oops, BigCountry posted the same time as me. I can hit 10 inch balloons at 500 with the 7mm Rem Mag. I have shot 800 or so (at a rock), with a .300 Ultra and the bullet dropped about 20 feet. I don't have any spot to shoot a 1000. Like I said, coyotes, squirrels, p-dogs, I think would be awesome to try and hit at that distance. But larger animals I want to have a little more room for error (wind, up drafts, animal gets spooked, etc...) IMO
06-15-2007 | 08:31 PM
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
RE: 1011 yard shot
Missing a little is no big deal on targets, you just laugh and try again. However targets don't move at the last second causing the often gut shot critters one finds that crawled off and died after Rambo miscued. Thats all I got to say on this one. Folks. Good hunting, The anti's are watching.
06-16-2007 | 01:24 PM
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RE: 1011 yard shot
ORIGINAL: jeepkid
I don't either, 700 is a lot different than 1000+. If I had capable rigs and a steady rest with lots of practice I would try a 600 or 700 yard shot. Thats why I asked about your Allen Mag, I think that would be awesome to get proficiant with moderate range shots like that. But I think 700 is about the max, any more and I just think theres too many variables. IMO
Oops, BigCountry posted the same time as me. I can hit 10 inch balloons at 500 with the 7mm Rem Mag. I have shot 800 or so (at a rock), with a .300 Ultra and the bullet dropped about 20 feet. I don't have any spot to shoot a 1000. Like I said, coyotes, squirrels, p-dogs, I think would be awesome to try and hit at that distance. But larger animals I want to have a little more room for error (wind, up drafts, animal gets spooked, etc...) IMO
I don't either, 700 is a lot different than 1000+. If I had capable rigs and a steady rest with lots of practice I would try a 600 or 700 yard shot. Thats why I asked about your Allen Mag, I think that would be awesome to get proficiant with moderate range shots like that. But I think 700 is about the max, any more and I just think theres too many variables. IMO
Oops, BigCountry posted the same time as me. I can hit 10 inch balloons at 500 with the 7mm Rem Mag. I have shot 800 or so (at a rock), with a .300 Ultra and the bullet dropped about 20 feet. I don't have any spot to shoot a 1000. Like I said, coyotes, squirrels, p-dogs, I think would be awesome to try and hit at that distance. But larger animals I want to have a little more room for error (wind, up drafts, animal gets spooked, etc...) IMO