Safari hound. I see good arguements on both sides. I'm somewhat of a fence sitter if I may. I'm wondering about what long shots are nowaday? A long shot 20 years ago was 400 yards, now I see fellas calling 1000 yards a long shot. I see the discussion see/sawing back and fourth. A long shot for me is 500 yards and for others it's 1000 yards. Each to his own skills based on his equipment. This will be a never-ending story. Until someone comes fourth and mediates the confusion on what distances are we talking about. Is below 300 yards Short Range. 300-600 yards mid range and onward long range? Can this be ever nailed down?