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What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal ?
07-13-2007, 01:26 AM
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What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal ?
A hunter who is also a writer in a hunting mag, was asked by a judgewhat he considered to be an ethical shoot, he replyed 300 yards. Would you take a shot at a deer at 300 yards? Or perhaps some may even go beyond 300 yards. So please feel free to vote and let us see the out come.
I know there is alot to consider, like ability, confidence, and on and on, but in general...whats the longest shot you would take at a North American big game animal ( including deer).
With a firearm or bow.
I know there is alot to consider, like ability, confidence, and on and on, but in general...whats the longest shot you would take at a North American big game animal ( including deer).
With a firearm or bow.
07-13-2007, 02:10 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lake County, Florida
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RE: What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal?
my longest was 326 yards from a steady rest with a Wby .300 Mag. i know this topic is going to stir up a hornets nest from the "holier than thou" crowd....
07-13-2007, 06:04 AM
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RE: What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal?
ORIGINAL: CamoCop
my longest was 326 yards from a steady rest with a Wby .300 Mag. i know this topic is going to stir up a hornets nest from the "holier than thou" crowd....
my longest was 326 yards from a steady rest with a Wby .300 Mag. i know this topic is going to stir up a hornets nest from the "holier than thou" crowd....
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07-13-2007, 07:07 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: West Virginia
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RE: What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal?
The longest shot i have taken a deer from was just over 150 with a 243.
I would feel comfortable a little over 200 in good conditions
I would feel comfortable a little over 200 in good conditions
07-13-2007, 07:17 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
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RE: What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal?
Longest shot for me on deer was 135-137 yards with a 1187 rifled barrel slug gun. I don't think I'dtry it any further. No centerfire rifle hunting for deer in Illinois.I don't see anything wrong with 300+ yard shots as long as your firearm is capable. Certainly not a slug gun though.
07-13-2007, 07:30 AM
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RE: What is the longest shot you would take at a legall big game animal?
Totally depends on both the operator and the gun.
I hunt with a 20 guage slug, so for me upper end is 80yrds. A good shot with a 30-06 could probably do 400 yards on a windless day with a good rest.
I'd rather have someone who is a great shot attempting 400 yards than a horrible shot attempting 40.
I hunt with a 20 guage slug, so for me upper end is 80yrds. A good shot with a 30-06 could probably do 400 yards on a windless day with a good rest.
I'd rather have someone who is a great shot attempting 400 yards than a horrible shot attempting 40.