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I used to consider anything past 350 to be LR...
Is there a general consensus our there as to what Long Range is?
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I don't think there is any general consensus.
I'd say if you are shooting past MPBR of your weapon, it's long range.
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My defination is any range that hitting becomes iffy,it may be 200 yds or 500 yds depending on the circumstances. The weather,wind,daylight,groundcover, and angle all play a major factor. Personally I think a sheep at 300yds would be a fine shot and lesser as the range increases.I seen perfect hits on brown bears at 250yds and weather (wind) induced near misses at 100yds. This bear was killed (1 shot) at 269 yds! ![[Linked Image]](http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/waterratpics/DSCN0339.jpg)
I tend to use more than enough gun
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Not really a a set distance, but beyond 600 yards is where things really start to matter IMO.
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I think it's a personal thing. In my mind, conditions and other influences really start to play a role after 400. I call LR 600 and beyond. Altho I'm capable, and have the equiptment to do it properly, I'd rather not take a shot past 400...if I can close the distance.
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My defination is any range that hitting becomes iffy,it may be 200 yds or 500 yds depending on the circumstances. The weather,wind,daylight,groundcover, and angle all play a major factor. Personally I think a sheep at 300yds would be a fine shot and lesser as the range increases.I seen perfect hits on brown bears at 250yds and weather (wind) induced near misses at 100yds. This bear was killed (1 shot) at 269 yds! That's an incredible animal right there.....WOW!
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Nice bear.
In the hunting field anything over 50 yards with my 45 Colt, 150 with my Model 94 or 300 with my '06. Just me.
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If I can't hit it offhand,and need a rest,it becomes long range to me.... 
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Depends on what your shooting at or with.
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If I can't hit it offhand,and need a rest,it becomes long range to me.... That there works for me.
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I would say past 500 yrds.
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I used to consider anything past 350 to be LR...
Is there a general consensus our there as to what Long Range is?
To me this is kind of like going to the gym and asking how many plates is a lot of weight...  Dober
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My defination is any range that hitting becomes iffy,it may be 200 yds or 500 yds depending on the circumstances. The weather,wind,daylight,groundcover, and angle all play a major factor. Personally I think a sheep at 300yds would be a fine shot and lesser as the range increases.I seen perfect hits on brown bears at 250yds and weather (wind) induced near misses at 100yds. This bear was killed (1 shot) at 269 yds! That's an incredible animal right there.....WOW! A big time Amen to that! Dober
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I used to consider anything past 350 to be LR...
Is there a general consensus our there as to what Long Range is?
To me this is kind of like going to the gym and asking how many plates is a lot of weight... Dober yep yep... All depends on how you've maintained your condition and how many reps you've done.
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If it's beyond my comfort zone, it's long.
On paper, I take the shot.
On game, in wind... If I have to think about it, I need to get closer.
If I get busted while moving up, that's hunting.
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I used to consider anything past 350 to be LR...
Is there a general consensus our there as to what Long Range is?
A question better answered with a 12" piece of steel and a hundred rounds....
You better pray to the God of Skinny Punks that this wind doesn't pick up......
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Long range is anything that can't be hit using a simple crosshair as a point of aim. If you need to hold-over or adjust your turrets for E or W, it's long range. 
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Long range is anything that can't be hit using a simple crosshair as a point of aim. If you need to hold-over or adjust your turrets for E or W, it's long range. So, if my crosshairs are set for the center of a target at 500 yards thats not LR? Might want to try - if the bullet takes => than .5 seconds to arrive at the target thats LR for a small arm.
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Long range is anything that can't be hit using a simple crosshair as a point of aim. If you need to hold-over or adjust your turrets for E or W, it's long range. So, if my crosshairs are set for the center of a target at 500 yards thats not LR? Might want to try - if the bullet takes => than .5 seconds to arrive at the target thats LR for a small arm. It's a safe bet you'll be be adjusting for Wind, so that makes it long range. If your rifle is zeroed for 500 yards, and you never have to make any adjustments for windage, then I would say 500 yds is not long range for your particular rifle.
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