FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) I was out this morning and managed a nice shot on a doe at 220 yards , she went straight down without even a kick.... Still some white stuff about Foxdropper , winter still claiming casualties Look where charlie has been having a nibble...... Edited February 13, 2010 by FOXHUNTER Quote Link to post
bairn79 0 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 good shot @ 220 yds Quote Link to post
black lab 3 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Nice one FH Charlie has had a good winter so far plenty to eat, there's nothing better than the sound of a big THUD from the Roe or Charlie Quote Link to post
john robbo 30 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thats a great shot mate and I've taken deer at that distance and more. When everythings in place and right it can be done.(its not a shot for the faint hearted)(or novice). But what would you say your limit is?? Not a dig in anyway mate I'm just curious. Quote Link to post
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hi John , my limit is about 250 yards but I have shot out to around 300 before. I only take these shots when it is impossible to get any closer due to the topography of the ground. Quote Link to post
wboulter 3 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 nice shooting FH thats a good distance well done Quote Link to post
bob.243 8,781 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Nice one FH What rifle you using. Quote Link to post
Yokel Matt 918 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) Great shot - Althought the bullet drop on a .243 probably isn't that much it's still a question of hitting a her in the right spot and its a small picture that far away. The wind would surely have a lot to do with the decision $ shame about the livestock, must be pretty upsetting for the farmer and all. Is that another set of horns behind the sheep in the wire? Edited February 13, 2010 by Local Quote Link to post
Rentomski 0 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 In all my years of stalking, I have only shot two deer at over 180-240 yards. Only because I could not get any closer. Make a duff shot, as we all have, and you will have severe problems making a good second shot/following up etc. Spend the time to get close is the whole point of deer stalking; most of mine are shot at some 60- yards. Quote Link to post
john robbo 30 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 I would agree with you my long shots were cull animals and just couldn't get nearer I limit clients to 120m's and its usually less than 80m's Quote Link to post
Rentomski 0 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 I would agree with you my long shots were cull animals and just couldn't get nearer I limit clients to 120m's and its usually less than 80m's Thank you Sir! Good to see that someone agrees with me. Quote Link to post
waidmann 105 Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 most of my deer have also been shot at or under 100m.as this is a distance i'm happy with. i know of a fair few who are "happy" to shoot much further( and i have followed up on some apalling shots from them too ). range work is a good indication of your capability with the rifle but shooting game is as we all know different(exact range,uneven ground/rest and excitement).i am also not having a pop and am very pleased that you brought a clean shot on,i would just like to poi t out to those who do not have as much experiance/practice that these shots are not the norm for most of us and that they should only be "tried" when you can put 10 out of ten rounds on a saucer( relative to the vital zone) at the range you are considering AND MORE. a good shot mate and i hope you enjoy the venison. atb p.s. once again i'm not having a "holyier than though moment" and i'm aware that lots of stalkers shoot regularly at these ranges and more.its not the norm and not "easy". Quote Link to post
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 I never said that this was the norm but on this occasion it was impossible to get closer to the deer. I think it boils down to each individuals confidence and ability , I wouldnt advocate a shot at that distance to someone who is not confident or experienced. I also know people who shoot deer at extreme range but thats another subject , each person has to decide on the day whether to take the shot or not . I am comfortable with this shot and wouldnt hesitate to take the same shot again today , it puts more deer in the larder Stick to your own capabilities and everyone is happy !!!!! Quote Link to post
waidmann 105 Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 I never said that this was the norm but on this occasion it was impossible to get closer to the deer. I think it boils down to each individuals confidence and ability , I wouldnt advocate a shot at that distance to someone who is not confident or experienced. I also know people who shoot deer at extreme range but thats another subject , each person has to decide on the day whether to take the shot or not . I am comfortable with this shot and wouldnt hesitate to take the same shot again today , it puts more deer in the larder Stick to your own capabilities and everyone is happy !!!!! my point exactly mate Quote Link to post
Rentomski 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 I am comfortable with this shot and wouldnt hesitate to take the same shot again today , it puts more deer in the larder Stick to your own capabilities and everyone is happy !!!!! Nothing wrong with that at all. Last year I shot a huge Roe doe at about 240 yards. BTW .308 is quite capable of dealing with those kind of shots. I had a nice stable position, but I dithered about taking the shot for some 20 minutes...But, maybe, it might just give the wrong idea to some. Deer killing at long ranges is not stalking. Maybe I could shoot more deer at 300+ yards; yet I would never consider taking that kind of shot. As a previous poster has stated, what you can do on the range does not equate to what is needed in the field. Quote Link to post
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