I've done it at 200 paces, Savage 64L
Savage 64L (same as a 64, only lefty), Nikon BDC scope and regular ammo, hollow point CCI. Was shooting at a gopher-size piece of steel. Kind of satisfying to hear that steel ring after a shot.
The trick seems to be doing some figuring on what bullet drop ring to use as a sight, then kind of lobbing the shell in there. It's kind of like artillery LOL, only much smaller shell. As for shooting position, the 150 and 200 pace shots were standing, with the rifle braced on a tree to steady it up. Takes the bullet a while to get there.
What got me going on this was talking to some guys in BC who said they shoot 300 yards with regular .22s, as practice for varminting. That got me set to trying it myself, and it is kind of fun. Good news for gophering is that the gophers never hear the bullet, jush a little whish, Then you drop that bullet in on 'em, and whack! Good times. For me.
Wind of course has to be taken into account - it will drift the shot. Just need to adjust your windage. And heck, the shots are cheap!
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