Who's the best long distance shooter

[Jims71duster]

There,, this thread should help out the "I want a flat shooter" thread.

[Bergerboy]

Not me. Have never shot past 300m

[purgatory.sv]

I am, but I will never be able to confirm it.

[Cowtown guy]

Certainly not me. I enjoy the challenge but am realistic about my abilities.

Longest kill for me was 404 on a 2 year old Whitetail doe. Off of a back pack for an elbow rest and a bipod as a front rest laying prone.

I do shoot quite often to 550 yards from the bench. I must say I am often humbled by trying to gauge winds that one would think insignificant. They frustrate the crap out of me. Lol

[roger]

I have made what would consider to be astounding shots on various targets at various distances. And couldn't repeat a single one.
for the most part, I have trouble making one shot/ one hole groups.
.
As they say on dragons den....
So for that reason, I'm out.

[elkhunter11]

I never shoot past 500 meters, so it isn't me.

[Lefty-Canuck]

They haven't shown up here yet

Personally my furthest hunting shot is 390 yards, closest 14yards....the close one was more exciting than the long one.

Best grouping at distance 1.312 inches at 500yards....shot prone off a bipod, hunting rifle and hand loads.

I can't hold a candle to some of the guys here....or at least some of the claims.

LC

[schreyer]

This would be sweet to try out at that new range by Edson. They built a 1600 yard range? Would be nice to make the drive out there when work permits it.

Otherwise, 530 yards is the furthest for me. I wouldn't consider it long range, compared to some of the dudes on t.v. I see daily.

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by roger

I have made what would consider to be astounding shots on various targets at various distances. And couldn't repeat a single one. for the most part, I have trouble making one shot/ one hole groups.
.
As they say on dragons den....
So for that reason, I'm out.

Gotta say I'm in the same boat. I've made some of the most unlikely shots imaginable, and missed the easiest. No rhyme or reason I suppose. Just luck of the draw.

[silver]

Billy Dixon, Adobe Walls.

[gitrdun]

10 year old Angelina Gonzalez definitely gets honorable mention:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...rest-big-boys/

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by silver

Billy Dixon, Adobe Walls.

Dixon made one shot there and by his own admission it was a fluke because he was shooting at a group of warriors on horseback, not an individual man.
So, with those facts in mind, his name is rejected from admission in this gong show !
Cat

[303carbine]

Originally Posted by Jims71duster

There,, this thread should help out the "I want a flat shooter" thread.

All I can say is, be patient, you'll get closer next time.

[sns2]

Bring on the videos.

I ain't projecting my inadequacies on anything or anyone. I'm no different than most of you guys. When the stars align, I can shoot pretty darn good off the bench. I come back to earth as soon as I stand up and start shooting offhand at the gongs. I may be a lot of things, but I ain't a braggart, and I ain't a proponent of long range hunting either.

I still think anyone who claims they can shoot deer or pie plates offhand consistently is full of it.

We all have smartphones so whip out the phone and let's see your handiwork.

[sns2]

Consistently at 500m

[Fredo]

I shoot deers at 600 yds with my snubbie .44

[SmokinJoe]

Not sure if I'm the best shot around, but I do have an 800 yard private range. Cold bore shots are tricky, however I do shoot allot, and have worn out a few gongs.. This winter the range is getting stuck out to 1200 yards, and I'm hoping to add a heated shack to shoot from. -40 shouldn't be an excuse not to shoot.

[elkdump]

I shot a 6x7 bull elk on opening day at 9 paces (meters) with my Rem 700 in .338 Win Mag , the 250 gr. bullet hit exactly where I pointed my rifle, that was the most flat shooting bullet I have ever seen, that is pointed, not aimed .

As far as I am concerned, the .338win is the flattest shooting caliber available ,

FLAT , From zero out to 9 meters, amazing, simply amazing

[Speckle55]

My longest Mule Deer buck is 1200 yards

Moose 975 yards laser ranged years later

Mule Deer buck 700 meters Camp Wainwright according to Cpl Forkhorn
WT and Mulies at 600 or less lots

Rem 700 BDL 7mm Mag Scopechief BDC 175 gr PP Win

here is the rating for most..

Cartridge Maximum effective range[35]
7.62×39mm 600 m
5.56×45mm 600 m [36]
7.62×51mm (.308 Winchester) 800 m
7.62×54mm R 800 m
.30-06 Springfield 800 m
7 mm Remington Magnum 900–1,100 m
.300 Winchester Magnum 900–1,200 m
.338 Lapua Magnum 1,200-1,500 m
.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
12.7×108mm (Russian) 1,500–2,000 m
14.5×114mm 1,800–2,300


a couple videos of some long range shooters

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...C31FF45657C609

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...FEC1DDCC46B64D

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David

Originally Posted by Jims71duster

There,, this thread should help out the "I want a flat shooter" thread.

[Bergerboy]

Awesome shots and even better afro!

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

Awesome shots and even better afro!

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

Awesome shots and even better afro!

I really hope that isn't actually 2012!

[wolf308]

Lmao. I was thinking the same thing.

Almost needs to say- look at my shooting you jive turkeys. Lol.

With great Afro comes great responsibility.

Don't mean to offend. It's cool. Wish I could grow mine like that again.

[FreeLantz]

I once lit a wooden strike-anywhere match shooting at it with a pellet gun at 10 yards. Probably my best shot to date. I've tried it many times since and can't get it lit.
I bet edmhunter could light it at 100 yards with his Browning Mountain Ti 300 wsm topped with a Husky with custom turrets shooting 180 grain Nosler Trophy Grade Accubonds ,9 shots out of 10.

Did I miss anything important edmhunter? Like maybe what colour your socks are or how close you shaved that morning?

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by FreeLantz

I once lit a wooden strike-anywhere match shooting at it with a pellet gun at 10 yards. Probably my best shot to date. I've tried it many times since and can't get it lit.
I bet edmhunter could light it at 100 yards with his Browning Mountain Ti 300 wsm topped with a Husky with custom turrets shooting 180 grain Nosler Trophy Grade Accubonds ,9 shots out of 10.

Did I miss anything important edmhunter? Like maybe what colour your socks are or how close you shaved that morning?

Yeah, you forgot the lot # on the box of shells.

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

Yeah, you forgot the lot # on the box of shells.

Ofcourse, all of the ammo has to be from the same lot or it would not be consistent for that magic that Corlain's dumped into that Husky.

[sns2]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

Yeah, you forgot the lot # on the box of shells.

laughing aloud

[FreeLantz]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

Yeah, you forgot the lot # on the box of shells.

Lol oh yeah I forgot. Should have added Leftys dad has to be present to confirm the hits and misses.

[Blackwolf]

I am not the best shot out there, but I spent a lot of time shooting and re-loading. My bear was 620 yards, one shot one kill, my buck was 763 yards, my doe was 83. Not easy shots used Xsticks to steady and had to wait the wind. My buck and bear were shot exactly where I aimed. My doe was about 2" high.

[edmhunter]

Originally Posted by Blackwolf

I am not the best shot out there, but I spent a lot of time shooting and re-loading. My bear was 620 yards, one shot one kill, my buck was 763 yards, my doe was 83. Not easy shots used Xsticks to steady and had to wait the wind. My buck and bear were shot exactly where I aimed. My doe was about 2" high.

What scope and caliber rifle were you using?