I guess that is why,by your own admission, you miss nearly as many animals as you hit at longer ranges.
I don't recall stating this ^^
I also understand that the ''long range'' shooters are in it for the new dynamic or challenge if you will.
I'm not there yet and probably never will ( well maybe after I retire and have the time) in the mean time I'll keep filling the freezer the way I do now.
Oh, and I don't remember the last time I had to take a shot over 300yrds...maybe 15 years ago I'm guessing.
Just a question....
What do the long range fanatics do when an animal steps out at 300yrds?
Do they run backwards?
Maybe jump in the truck and hit reverse?