I think that’s one of the components to a LR shot, that lots of people don’t consider..... the amount of time one has to get that shot off.
Your typical LR shot occurs in minutes.... even hours. There’s time to observe the animal, the terrain, the wind, the angles, etc. The shooter gets to pick the very best time to let that bullet go, he’s not reacting in an instant. All of the variables are accounted for (as best they can be), and there’s a frame of reference for the shot (based on previous practice).
In the scenarios described above.... those were “snap” shots, taken in an instant, without the ability (necessity?) to take variables into consideration. Some of those shots end badly, just the same as some LR shots end badly.
Furthermore..... imagine the outrage if someone talked of taking a 500 yard shot through a “3 foot wide hole in the brush”.... it would light the interweb on Fire! Yet, that’s a perfectly acceptable shot for someone else... based arbitrarily on range?
You better pray to the God of Skinny Punks that this wind doesn't pick up......
