Out to 300 yards or so, it hardly makes a difference.
As an actual HUNTER (as opposed to a target shooter), I have a hard time justifying trying a shot any farther than that.
When paper becomes the target, Hell, knock yourselves out. When the bullet-stability becomes the issue, just hitting the target point-on—have fun! That is what it is all about.
I’m into sneaking up on game, myself. Getting closer—then closer still. That usta be called “hunting”.
I thought it was called “dating.”
I thought it was called “dating.”
Don’t know if the guys in the shoot-off hunt...Doesn’t matter to me...No problem with guys who just punch paper...Great fun, but as you said, it’s not the same as hunting...
Good for you re: your hunting philosophy...My Dad taught me to hunt, and always told me (stressed) it was unethical to take any shot you could not guarantee a clean kill...Gotta wonder about “hunters” who fling lead 5-600 yards, then miss or wound...They’re right down there with guys who herd shoot in my book...
It’s about respect for wildlife and being humane as well as avoiding the problems of tracking a wounded animal in rough country...
My longest shot taken was 293 yards (laser ranged) and a bull elk dropped in place...Nosler 180 gr in .30-’06...Rifles and loads continue to improve, but the ‘06 and .308 in the right hands will put meat in the freezer...Gramps always said “If you can shoot, it doesn’t matter what you shoot; if you can’t shoot, it doesn’t matter what you shoot...”
Happy hunting, Flintlock...