1222 yard elk

dogz said:

1.6 or so I'd guess..............maybe

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memtb said:

A lot of things can happen in 1.6 seconds…..many of them bad! memtb

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RichCoyle said:

I once watched an elk for fun. It stood absolutely motionless for twenty-two minutes. If the shooter is experienced, they can probably see when to fire.

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RichCoyle said:

I once watched an elk for fun. It stood absolutely motionless for twenty-two minutes. If the shooter is experienced, they can probably see when to fire.

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memtb said:

I agree to a point…..that little word "probably", is not a guarantee that something will not spook the elk.

Unexpected things happen all the time …..in all aspects of life! memtb

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RichCoyle said:

Apparently the OP was able to read the elk. May I graciously remind you this is the Long Range forum?

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Huntnful said:

My buddy just killed a buck in MT that stood absolutely motionless for at LEAST 37 minutes. And I only know that because of my time stamps on my videos. And he was in that stance when I spotted him lol.


But this is an awesome and well calculated long range kill on a nice bull!! Congrats to the OP!!

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dogz said:

Whitey?

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memtb said:

Understood…..I admire the skills and dedication of those that can easily and repeatedly make these shots. But,, I also know that unforeseen things can and do happen……extreme distances increase that risk exponentially.

I'm not saying it shouldn't be done……only attempting to make it clear that only the best of marksmen with the best of equipment should attempt these shots. You guys make it look pretty easy…..some are naive enough to think they can duplicate these shots with lesser equipment and less skills! memtb

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Wind Gypsy said:

Next to nobody is taking first round 1200+ yard cross canyon shots without a fair chance of a bad hit or miss. But since this is the LR hunting forum lets not talk about that and instead slap each others backs about the times fortune favored us.

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COBrad said:

Do you shoot at extended ranges? You're correct that the odds of a bad shot are greatly increased, and that's why a lot of practice, observation of the animal in the field, and a willingness not to shoot are essential. I have a 1 mile range on the ranch I shoot on. I took a single shot at 1241 yards most every morning the couple weeks before season. I've shot across this canyon many times hunting and practicing, it's about a half hour from my house. I only hunt from that switchback in the morning and if I don't have calm conditions I grab a lighter rifle and head into the woods. Lastly if it just doesn't feel right I don't shoot.

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