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I have harvested at least three Big Game animals a distances betwee 450-549 yards 51 53.68%
I have harvested at least two Big Game animals at a distance of between 551 yards and 649 yards 17 17.89%
I have harvested at least two Big Game animals at a distance of between 650 yards and 749 yards 13 13.68%
I have harvested at least two Big Game animals at a distance greater than 750 yards 22 23.16%
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Old 02-06-2018, 03:22 PM
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The practice of Long Range Hunting is becoming increasingly popular but harvest success rates are obscure. Let's see where we're are at:


1) I have harvested at least three Big Game animals at a distance of 450-549 yards.

2) I have harvested at least two Big Game animals at a distance of 550-649 yards.

3) I have harvested at least two Big Game animals at a distance of 650-749 yards.

4) I have harvested at least two Big Game animals at distances of 750 yards or greater
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:16 PM
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you should have added:

"I have never harvested an animal at a distance greater than 300 yards", to see how many don't participate in long range hunting on this forum. Just to see how it would change the percentages. Good survey though.
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:22 PM
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Ya I would add an option for the less than 300 just to put it all in perspective. I would guess that most game is taken in the 0-200 yard range
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:25 PM
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Ya I would add an option for the less than 300 just to put it all in perspective. I would guess that most game is taken in the 0-200 yard range
Id wager that more than 99% of animals are taken less than 300 meters if you were to get an accurate survey of all alberta hunters
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:29 PM
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Id wager that more than 99% of animals are taken less than 300 meters if you were to get an accurate survey of all alberta hunters
Well no, because I would imagine that those that answer this survey have also taken game under 300 yds.
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:33 PM
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If you can’t get close than your not hunting. You’re just sniping.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:00 PM
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Well no, because I would imagine that those that answer this survey have also taken game under 300 yds.
Exactly what i mean. I myself am interested in long range shooting and feel comfortable out to 500 meters if the circumstances are proper. But the major part of my hunting still ends up being very close. I regularly set up with long range views of forest edge, and still most times my animals are taken under 80m. This year i got two animals. they were 45 meters and 6 meters.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:03 PM
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i have never shot an animal more than 50-60 yards away, that's because i bush hunt.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:11 PM
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Exactly what i mean. I myself am interested in long range shooting and feel comfortable out to 500 meters if the circumstances are proper. But the major part of my hunting still ends up being very close. I regularly set up with long range views of forest edge, and still most times my animals are taken under 80m. This year i got two animals. they were 45 meters and 6 meters.
I mean, a hunter can do both.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:11 PM
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I hear all the time about long distance, short distance , and people slamming those that advocate or even occasionally shoot at long distance - right here in this thread in fact
I also have heard those that turn up their noses at people that shoot only at short distance .
However I have never seen a definitive distance parameter for long and short - basically because one Hunter's distance Maxim is not the same as another's .
I have shot them what I consider long and short .
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:18 PM
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This should be a gooder.....
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:24 PM
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Not a long range man....up close and personal...
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:25 PM
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As close as 20 yards, as far as 350 yards. Both under your parameters.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:28 PM
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Just wondering...does long range shooting somehow make up for a lack of hunting skills?
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:42 PM
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Just wondering...does long range shooting somehow make up for a lack of hunting skills?
I’m curious as to why?
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:57 PM
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My experience. It’s not about shooting long distances. It’s about working with a piece of equipment and getting to know what your equipment and yourself are capable of. Whether you make a clean kill at 80 yards or 800 yards that’s what working with your equipment will prepare you for.

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Old 02-06-2018, 07:06 PM
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I suspect for a number of people this survey is bunk, I’ve talked to a number of people who have said they shot animals at some pretty lon distances. In several of the cases they said they killed elk and deer at like 6,700 yards. Few holes to the stories in many cases, talk about placing the crosshairs on the spine, not using a rangefinder and this was the estimated distance. Anyone who has actually shot at ranges like that knows how much their bullet drops and how exact the distance needs to be to what you’re shooting for or you will miss.
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Old 02-06-2018, 07:25 PM
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Just wondering...does long range shooting somehow make up for a lack of hunting skills?
Just wondering does your good hunting skills make up for your poor shooting skills.
I am curious why there are so many of you that have to throw the "poor hunting skills" out there every time you talk of someone shooting long range.

These comments I believe are usually made by people who assume that other peoples shooting skills are as limited as their own.

I am not a long range shooter/hunter because I don't have the skills for it nor the dedication to become proficient at it but and I am fine with that.I do not question others abilities just because I can not duplicate them. How others hunt as long as it is legal is not really any of my business. I am happy with my equipment and my skills, albeit the range is somewhat limited, and by the way degrading others does NOTHING to improve your skills.

Just wondering for those who have put the time and dedication in to become excellent hunters, what makes you think that long range shooters have not put the time and dedication into becoming excellent shots at long range.
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Old 02-06-2018, 07:28 PM
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Only less than 150
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Old 02-06-2018, 07:33 PM
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Just wondering does your good hunting skills make up for your poor shooting skills.


Just wondering for those who have put the time and dedication in to become excellent hunters, what makes you think that long range shooters have not put the time and dedication into becoming excellent shots at long range.
I have often wondered that as well.
Or to assume that long range hunters are somehow lousy short range hunters!
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Old 02-06-2018, 07:57 PM
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Every big game animal I have taken has been well under your poll. Furthest shot on an animal was 500m coyote have killed 3 at that distance. Here’s my take on the whole controversial long range hunting thing. I love long range shooting and push myself to practice as far as I can push my rifles. I think guys pushing themselves to be capable further out is great. The problem is when it becomes more about the shot then the animal. Every effort should be made to close the distance as much as possible taking a 500m+ shot when you have the option for closer is wrong. If the only shot available is inside your abilities take it. What is ethical for one person is not true for another. I like Steve Rinellas take if your surprised you made the shot that’s to far. For some long range is 200 for others they don’t even start to worry until 500+. They key is to practice as much as possible and know your limits.
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was happy with my 300 yard moose this year , thats near my limit for now with current set up
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I have often wondered that as well.
Or to assume that long range hunters are somehow lousy short range hunters!
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This is the funny part. I’ve hunted extremely hard and ended up getting a 450 yd shot or nothing. I’ve also hunted extremely hard and shot game at 15 yds. The opposite to this is also the case. As a friend of mine has said. I prefer to see the whites of their eyes when I shoot them. I agree. But I certainly won’t go home empty handed passing up a good shot at 450 yds.
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This is the funny part. I’ve hunted extremely hard and ended up getting a 450 yd shot or nothing. I’ve also hunted extremely hard and shot game at 15 yds. The opposite to this is also the case. As a friend of mine has said. I prefer to see the whites of their eyes when I shoot them. I agree. But I certainly won’t go home empty handed passing up a good shot at 450 yds.
Exactly.
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This should be a gooder.....
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This is the funny part. I’ve hunted extremely hard and ended up getting a 450 yd shot or nothing. I’ve also hunted extremely hard and shot game at 15 yds. The opposite to this is also the case. As a friend of mine has said. I prefer to see the whites of their eyes when I shoot them. I agree. But I certainly won’t go home empty handed passing up a good shot at 450 yds.
Curious what hunting extremely hard is? I've shot animals at both the ranges you speak of. Didn't have to hunt extremely hard at all. Must just come naturally to some I suppose.
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Curious what hunting extremely hard is? I've shot animals at both the ranges you speak of. Didn't have to hunt extremely hard at all. Must just come naturally to some I suppose.
Sometimes one has to hunt long and very carefully to find an animal , some areas are not loaded with critters and it takes time.
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Curious what hunting extremely hard is? I've shot animals at both the ranges you speak of. Didn't have to hunt extremely hard at all. Must just come naturally to some I suppose.
25 miles from the nearest light bulb. For starters.
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25 miles from the nearest light bulb. For starters.
Been there done that x2. 4 animals. 330 yds was the furthest about 75 yds was the closet. Extreme conditions and terrain but didn't have to hunt extremely hard.
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