long range hunting
long range hunting

The Definition of Long Range Hunting

The topic of long-range hunting gets a lot of attention around campfires, at gun store counters and in the sporting press. One problem is that long-range hunting has never been definitively defined. There is of course a reason for this. If you’re shooting a .22 LR, long range means something completely different than if you’re shooting a .300 Winchester Magnum. My definition …

The Truth About Long Range Hunting

There is a long standing correlation between hunters and snipers. There is also a divide among hunters when it comes to the distance that regulates an ethical shot. Ethics are always complicated and shooting has, is and always will be a skill based endeavor. Hunting, regardless of how you go about it, ends up being, “all about the shot.” To read the …

Long Range Hunting

On his, The Gun Nut blog, my elder and esteemed colleague David Petzal, has presented an essay on long range shooting, specifically as it relates to hunting. It is an interesting and thought provoking read; Dave theorizes about the current trend and fascination with shooting animals at long range. Though not explicitly stated, Dave raises the ethical question and sort of blames …