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SA1911 · November 12, 2017, 06:05 PM

I'd much rather have an accurate rifle than a flat shooting rifle, assuming I couldn't have both in one.

Very, very, very, very, very few hunters are capable of making a 500 yard short at Rocky Mountain altitude. Conditions would have to be 100% perfect to even consider such a shot.

In contrast, a wise hunter upon seeing big game at 500 yards for which he has a tag will figure out how he can close distance. I'd rather shoot at a hundred yards than farther every single time. And I have very accurate rifles that'll shoot 500 yards, though I'd never attempt such a shot. 400 yards under perfect conditions with no ability to close distance is my self-imposed maximum.

Walking up on wounded big game that's fighting for its life will screw with your head for the rest of your life. Trust me.

November 12, 2017, 06:05 PM	#18
SA1911 Junior member Join Date: September 6, 2017 Posts: 147	I'd much rather have an accurate rifle than a flat shooting rifle, assuming I couldn't have both in one. Very, very, very, very, very few hunters are capable of making a 500 yard short at Rocky Mountain altitude. Conditions would have to be 100% perfect to even consider such a shot. In contrast, a wise hunter upon seeing big game at 500 yards for which he has a tag will figure out how he can close distance. I'd rather shoot at a hundred yards than farther every single time. And I have very accurate rifles that'll shoot 500 yards, though I'd never attempt such a shot. 400 yards under perfect conditions with no ability to close distance is my self-imposed maximum. Walking up on wounded big game that's fighting for its life will screw with your head for the rest of your life. Trust me.