Hunting rifles and big game at distance

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February 12th, 2020, 10:35 PM
canadaman30

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Originally Posted by Bo D

sawbill, you mentioned that wasn't the reason the video was taken down, what was the reason why it was taken down...

Because he cant make that shot so its unethical, irresponsible and disturbing. just like the last video I posted of a elk hunt from long range pursuit hunting show.
February 12th, 2020, 10:45 PM
GW11

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Originally Posted by canadaman30

Because he cant make that shot so its unethical, irresponsible and disturbing. just like the last video I posted of a elk hunt from long range pursuit hunting show.

Or like this video of an elk hunt you posted on another forum? The fun starts on post 43.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...+vs+30-30+deer

You've been banging this drum a long time, we aren't going to listen to it here either. The debate is fine, once you start into the "because he can't make this shot..." crap, you sound like a teenager.

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February 12th, 2020, 11:01 PM
canadaman30

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Originally Posted by GW11

Or like this video of an elk hunt you posted on another forum? The fun starts on post 43.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...+vs+30-30+deer

You've been banging this drum a long time, we aren't going to listen to it here either. The debate is fine, once you start into the "because he can't make this shot..." crap, you sound like a teenager.

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I was a teenager in the 70's...lmao. I have no problems shooting to 400+. The only reason I wont go farther is I dont practise much past there and I dont hunt with a 300wm anymore after giving up on moose 18+ years ago when tags dried up.
February 12th, 2020, 11:02 PM
Bo D

I believe in the first video they were using a 338 cal. Who here in Ontario hunts with a 338. I believe the caliber one uses and the optics has a lot to do with the distance one can use to take down an animal at those distances. That and a lot of practice. I'm not saying it can't be done but not with the rifles normally used here in Ontario. I believe I also saw where there was a 22 ft drop in the projectile from rifle to target... Now that's not a shot I nor anyone else should try... Too much room for error, when you take in wind, drop in elevation etc...

I believe the cut away shots would back that up...
February 12th, 2020, 11:14 PM
canadaman30

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Originally Posted by Bo D

I believe in the first video they were using a 338 cal. Who here in Ontario hunts with a 338. I believe the caliber one uses and the optics has a lot to do with the distance one can use to take down an animal at those distances. That and a lot of practice. I'm not saying it can't be done but not with the rifles normally used here in Ontario. I believe I also saw where there was a 22 ft drop in the projectile from rifle to target... Now that's not a shot I nor anyone else should try... Too much room for error, when you take in wind, drop in elevation etc...

I believe the cut away shots would back that up...

I used to when I was young in my twenties, my bud from work hunts everything with his 338. My neighbor hunts everything with his 300rum. Prolly more people than you think use them.
February 13th, 2020, 12:26 AM
trimmer21

We're on that "slippery slope" again,aren't we,trying to pick and choose what's "ethical" and what's not. Obviously,the aim of mountain hunting for those hunters is exactly the same as it is for us eastern Ontario swamp stompers....a quick,clean kill. We should never judge our fellow hunters just because they choose a different method. That's why we're such a divided lot and easy pickin's for the anti crowd.
February 13th, 2020, 07:53 AM
Bluebulldog

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Originally Posted by Bo D

I believe in the first video they were using a 338 cal. Who here in Ontario hunts with a 338. .

I used to belong to Galt Sportsmens Club. Every Fall there would be a "sight in day" where general public could pay $10 and come in for an hour to sight in. Needless to say, busy day, and the firing line was full.

Typical shots...bang, bang, .30s, 308s, 270s, 30-06s etc....then down the line "BOOM!". Everyone stops, and looks down the line at a fat biker dude at the bench..... As I was Range control I ask ".375?"

Biker looks up, grinning..." Look at me, do I look like I wanna chase a moose?!".

Carry on.
February 13th, 2020, 09:02 AM
kk1

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Originally Posted by canadaman30

Its not faster killing an animal that runs after being hit through the lungs or heart. Having an animal drop stone dead from a CNS shot is the fastest way to kill game, the guys in the video demonstrate this with a few of the shots.

Agreed! Tough to beat s high shoulder shot. Dead on the spot. Almost never requires a follow up. For myself anyway.
February 13th, 2020, 10:44 AM
canadaman30

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Originally Posted by kk1

Agreed! Tough to beat s high shoulder shot. Dead on the spot. Almost never requires a follow up. For myself anyway.

https://youtu.be/sRnL_Mk2p9E
February 13th, 2020, 11:32 AM
Fox

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

We're on that "slippery slope" again,aren't we,trying to pick and choose what's "ethical" and what's not. Obviously,the aim of mountain hunting for those hunters is exactly the same as it is for us eastern Ontario swamp stompers....a quick,clean kill. We should never judge our fellow hunters just because they choose a different method. That's why we're such a divided lot and easy pickin's for the anti crowd.

Bingo, ethics are personal, make a clean kill with your legal method and move along.

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