Re: How\'d you get interested in LRH???
Good afternoon all,
I first got into long range hunting while hunting the Blacktail deer,not your tipical open range hunting. Most of what you read about them says you have to hunt the thickest stuff you can find. But my dad and I started hunting the semi open canyons of western Oregon about 16 years ago and noticed our success rates go way up!
My first long range experiance was when I was 14 years old,we had hunted these large canyons all season and finally spotted a nice buck on the hill across from us,I was shooting my 300 win mag topped off with a leupold 3.5-10.
After trying to get closer we realized there was no way to get a shot from anywere other than were we were. So after carefuly picking a good rest and estimating the distance I took what I felt was a good shot. My dad was spotting for me and noticed (due to snow on the ground) that the shot fell just below the buck. So after rethinking our distance I took my second shot,this time the buck fell for good.
And that was all it took,I have been hooked on long range hunting ever since. I still try to get closer before a shot if possible, but its nice to know the ability to take game at longer distances is there if needed. A few years ago we picked up a range finder and wanted to know the exact distance of that shot years ago. It ranged at 678 yds.
I know this is not extream by any means but for a kid it was a long ways.
I know looking back it was a lot of luck for a kid of that age but it turned out OK in the end and has opend up a whole other world of hunting for me.
I would never suggest someone shooting at game for their first long range experiance, but with lots of practice it can be a lot of enjoyment.
Rob