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H&H,hunter · September 1, 2002, 11:33 PM

Average is less than 200 yds. Longest 443 shortest at spitting distance. That 443 was a very unusual circumstance. Thats the one that most gun writers talk about, the unusual circumstances that is.
It also depends on the circumstances in the thick timber your shots will be close. Glassing meadows and canyons you'll see elk at longer ranges. It's your job as a hunter to get close to them before you shoot. Alot of people get the term hunter confussed with sniper they are two different things involved in the hunting of entirely different species under entirely different circumstances.

If you can get closer get closer if you can get steadier get steadier. Not my quote but words to live by.

September 1, 2002, 11:33 PM	#11
H&H,hunter Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 504	Average is less than 200 yds. Longest 443 shortest at spitting distance. That 443 was a very unusual circumstance. Thats the one that most gun writers talk about, the unusual circumstances that is. It also depends on the circumstances in the thick timber your shots will be close. Glassing meadows and canyons you'll see elk at longer ranges. It's your job as a hunter to get close to them before you shoot. Alot of people get the term hunter confussed with sniper they are two different things involved in the hunting of entirely different species under entirely different circumstances. If you can get closer get closer if you can get steadier get steadier. Not my quote but words to live by. __________________ Velocity is thrilling, But diameter does the real killing.