PRDATR Report post Posted September 18, 2012 i think a long range shooter would be someone that can perform consitantly at distances that others would not feel comfortable with..........i hope to be a long range killer some day............... You mean a long range "harvester of wildlife" not "killer" Carl! We don't want to give the tree huggers any ammunition or votes for Obama do we? Nope. I think he said exactly what needs to be said and called it how it is! Harvesting is in regards to crops... Corn, wheat. A deer, elk, cow etc is killed so we can eat it! +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted September 18, 2012 I thought some of the "regulars" on the long range section would post something like how much they practice, the margins of error they achieve in target practice, the thought process they go through before deciding to make a shot etc......after that, I would imagine the discussion would lead to "starting off slow" with shots under say 400 yards at prarie dogs, or some other critter like coyotes. Gradually move up during practice/firearm comfort to 500 plus. On big game, there are so many variables. I have made a few good shots, but still dont really know what you guys consider a "long range hunter". Just kinda curious what your definition is. Allen ............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 To me, long starts at 700. I've shot that far before, but wouldn't consider taking a shot that far unless everything was PERFECT. I'm very comfortable at 600 and in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted September 19, 2012 sounds like i am way out of this league. i just shot my antelope couple days ago at 537, last years kaibab at 630 and the year before at 410. nothing at 700 plus like casey mentioned. if you guys consistently are killing big game at those ranges, i am really impressed. casey, what sort of practice do you do to hone those skills?.....thanks...allen..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 don't shoot a ridiculous amount.... Couple thousand rounds a year maybe. (all shooting combined, not just my rifle) but my strongest point is my confidence. I have spent countless hours learning my 257wby, learning the ballistics and developing my drop chart. I spend the time making sure every round is loaded exactly the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 And, my favorite way to practice is shooting kill zone size rocks just like a hunting situation. Range, read wind, get comfortable, send a round Down range. That has always been my favorite way to practice, and a huge confidence builder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted September 21, 2012 There is a rimfire match on sunday at ben avery. Bring your 22 and have some fun shooting silhouette. The match starts at 8 and practice starts at 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
