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Making the jump from long range shooting to long range hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1537558" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>There is a major difference in psychology between shooting a target and shooting a game animal at long range. We have all missed targets at long range and these misses may stay buried in our head, raising unconscious doubt. Something that I have seen work for shooters taking their first long shot on a game animal is to bring a spotter along. Spotting experience isn't required. This can be a good hunting or shooting buddy along that has a basic understanding of the sport. While you are still in control of the variables, explain the elements of what you are doing(wind, ranging, conditions, kill zone, etc). Bring a spotting scope for him to observe the shot, or perhaps even help with the rangefinder/wind meter. Sharing the planning and preparation builds confidence, and brings reality to the certainty of making a successful shot. IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1537558, member: 10291"] There is a major difference in psychology between shooting a target and shooting a game animal at long range. We have all missed targets at long range and these misses may stay buried in our head, raising unconscious doubt. Something that I have seen work for shooters taking their first long shot on a game animal is to bring a spotter along. Spotting experience isn’t required. This can be a good hunting or shooting buddy along that has a basic understanding of the sport. While you are still in control of the variables, explain the elements of what you are doing(wind, ranging, conditions, kill zone, etc). Bring a spotting scope for him to observe the shot, or perhaps even help with the rangefinder/wind meter. Sharing the planning and preparation builds confidence, and brings reality to the certainty of making a successful shot. IMO. [/QUOTE]
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