I practice at 500+ yds every time I'm out shooting. I've done it enouph that under 4" groups at 500 yds is nothing any day of the week and twice on Sunday. If I see an animal at 50 yds I shoot it then I eat it. If I see an animal at 500 yds I shoot it and eat it. If i see an animal at 700 yds I stalk to a point that is within 500 yds.I dont try to scare something off by dinking around just to prove my stalking ability if its in my effective range already.
Something else I do and its personal preference is I say a prayer and thank God for the food that has been provided after making a kill. I've never felt any form of excitement in the ending of a life of a critter but rather feel gratitude for the healthy nurishment it provides.
