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Old 05-02-2019, 12:06 PM
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Another poster did, but I am curious as to your opinion.
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All I know for sure is that a 1” gun can cleanly take big game out to 500 yds. If the wind is howling get closer. Even with a 1/2” gun. I’ve found that bullet construction matters more than that extra 1/2” accuracy. Rifle reliability is far mor important than gnat shoulder accuracy. Wandering zeros are absolutely no good. Knowing your range is a must past 250 yards. Field conditions can render rangefinders useless at times. And, the more I shoot the less I know for sure.

Accuracy is great, I chase it all the time. But in many cases it’s a fools errand and gets far more air time than it should at the expense of so much more.
This is my opinion.
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Old 05-02-2019, 02:09 PM
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Old 05-02-2019, 02:11 PM
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Old 05-04-2019, 08:25 AM
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I try both ladder tests today,,, then catch the big Horn meetings,,, tour the west country on Sunday...

Another shoot on Sunday,,, then tour the areas more...

Looks like 4 days of nothing to fill in the good times... Ha

PS: Did I mention that I sight in around spring time,,, then go hunting with my shades on...

Its fun shooting in the dark... LOL

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