"Would you take Long range(over 300 yrds.) shots AT GAME ANIMALS" Yes, No.

[grunt19]

Yes! And have taken game out to that range and farther.

 

[crazy_davey]

Yes and have many times.

 

[kamlooky]

If I was pack'n the right rifle out of the kitty and I could get into a decent rest,
definitely.

 

[emerson]

If I was pack'n the right rifle out of the kitty and I could get into a decent rest,
definitely.

What he said. Past 500 is where my gear and windreading practice time limit me severely.

 

[358 BLR]

Stalking an animal is the most exciting and skillful part of the hunt.

 

[Scott_N]

300 isn't too far, so yes.

 

[Daver_II]

ethics about wounding aside, If a shot is well within your ability, it is not cruel or unethical.

that being said, if you think that you may not score a lethal shot, dont do it.

 

[emerson]

Stalking an animal is the most exciting and skillful part of the hunt.

I stalk spring bears for fun. Often don't shoot. Otherwise the meat is the purpose, so I shoot when I get a good opportunity.

 

[sheephunter]

Under the right conditions in a heartbeat.

 

[jaydog]

Hunt at the distances you practice and are capable at.

Lots of "I only shoot animals under 100m" hunters should follow the same advice........

 

[hometownhero]

If I had a good rest yup.

 

[hawk-i]

I stalk spring bears for fun. Often don't shoot. Otherwise the meat is the purpose, so I shoot when I get a good opportunity.

Yeah, I do the same with spring black bears....I'll empty the chamber and dry fire if its not the one I'm looking for. Last year I stalked the same bear at least 3 different times....nicknamed it patch, cuz it had a small patch of missing hair above one eye.

 

[hunter-4-life]

Yes. Pending the animal is broadside (or very close to) and i have a solid, sturdy rest and I know I can retrieve the animal

 

[blasted_saber]

Voted option 3.

300m is my limit, and that would have to be off a very solid rest (sandbags) with my gun.

 

[martinbns]

350 is my limit, but only when I practise regularly.

I've shot and killed two deer at that range, not that hard if it's not windy and they are standing broadside with a decent rest.

The last deer I shot was 257 paced off which I shot offhand. It was in the middle of a field and I ran out of fencerow.

 

[BigUglyMan]

I have and I would.

 

[BadAsMo]

Absolutely.

Not with my SKS or 30:30 Marlin though.
But yes absolutely with any of my Heavy Barreled Target/Precision Rifles.

 

[farshot]

300 is not far - always take the shot

 

[stubblejumper]

Under many conditions, I don't consider 300 yards to be a long shot.

 

[kaleh01]

500 yards is where I need to truly review the whole situation, which gun and load combo I'm carrying, and what the weather is that day. Inside of 500 yards my 7-08, 308, 300wm are all capable and I am confident to take the shot. My WT this year was 430 yards, put it down with the 7-08.