1035 yard bear

[STS]

Down to playing cards...lol..I thought it was about unethical killing of game animals and huge selfish egos, making shots only they can do.
Other states have different laws and people don't follow laws, so they are out there among you...even those guys on horseback. And I've seen on video world class long range shooters make skyline shots ...who knows whats on the other side...I was actually surprised, at the carelessness.
Folks been making long range shots long before 1960 in Pennsylvania...Billy Dixon with a blackpowder cartridge shot an Indian chief off his horse at 1534 yds 1874 ....and the government was testing the 45-70 at 2 miles in 1879 ...with open sights and protractor...with very capable shooters... so there's that.
There is nothing special about hitting a bear at 1000 yards ...when you already shown you can hit a much smaller paper target 10 times ...what's the logic, what's the point?. You shot at and hit a target much larger than the paper one ya hit 10 times at 1000 yds and proclaim it somehow special...when you could have definitely wounded a game animal with a slight wind change...it totally illogical, silly, foolish, then there's unethical, selfish, egotistical part...nothing else!
The bear wasn't gutted, skinned, quartered, or field dressed ...wasted the meat....what a waste of a fine big game animal, to stroke a few egos...it's not good hunting...it's not hunting. Just shooting and shameless wasting.

Are you familiar with the term Virtue Signaling?

 

[outasite`08]

Are you familiar with the term Virtue Signaling?

How about it? We`ll see if the definition sinks in. Jeff

 

[whatsupdoc]

I wonder how many of the Sheriff Deadeye's would go to a random location
with a 10" target at somewhere around 1k yards and bet $10,000 for a first shot hit?

 

[hogpatrol]

Ok, I'm going to divest myself of all rifles capable of a thousand yard shot and go back to real hunting. Anyone have any NEW loincloths laying around they want to sell?

 

[wjm1000]

I wonder how many of the Sheriff Deadeye's would go to a random location
with a 10" target at somewhere around 1k yards and bet $10,000 for a first shot hit?

Count me in please.

 

[284winner]

On the subject of health, did any of the naysayers take the time to think that long-range hunting may be the best alternative for someone that has some physical limitations. Thus, extending the time a person can enjoy hunting and the comradery It affords.

You don't need any reason to kill stuff at next area codes. I do not like the word ethical in shooting. No two people share the exact skill in this activity nor should any other judge another on their personal kill range. Job well done. Kudos. I've killed dozen of ground hogs past 1000 with one shot. Never a bear but I'm sure considering applying for a PA bear tag and doing a DIY bear hunt..

 

[284winner]

I'd be more concerned about TRUDEAU if i was Canadian. Country slipping away ? Turning into a MAXIST state.

That's Marxist

 

[1K6BRA]

Myself I shake like dog shitting razor blades when in getting ready to shoot a buck.

Now that is some funny stuff Bojo, I don’t care who you are! You are smooth as a cucumber at harvest time when nailing down the coyotes at 1000 yards at Ridgway VBR. Was that beads of sweat coming off your forehead or tears of joy coming out of your eyes after hitting 10 in a row at 1K?

 

[wjm1000]

You don't need any reason to kill stuff at next area codes. I do not like the word ethical in shooting. No two people share the exact skill in this activity nor should any other judge another on their personal kill range. Job well done. Kudos. I've killed dozen of ground hogs past 1000 with one shot. Never a bear but I'm sure considering applying for a PA bear tag and doing a DIY bear hunt

Somewhere in this tread I mentioned hunters with less than perfect health. Believe it or not that's where I was hoping this post would lead. Hunters that are in less than good shape can do this style of hunting, have fun and be rewarding. I personally have some issues but nothing terrible. I can still take my time and make a few hundred yards into the woods. I've taken stage four cancer victims hunting this way and it was their last hunt and successful hunt. so all you naysayers just keep criticizing my style of HUNTING because I couldn't care less. It will not change the way I chose to hunt or me from posting long-range hunting kills. All long-range kills. Closest one 900 yards longest 1350 yards. all but two are one shot kills. For those that question the energy of my rifle, This deer was heading away from me on a steep hillside one shot took it between the shoulder blades and came out where you can plainly see.

 

[284winner]

Somewhere in this tread I mentioned hunters with less than perfect health. Believe it or not that's where I was hoping this post would lead. Hunters that are in less than good shape can do this style of hunting, have fun and be rewarding. I personally have some issues but nothing terrible. I can still take my time and make a few hundred yards into the woods. I've taken stage four cancer victims hunting this way and it was their successful hunt. so all you naysayers just keep criticizing my style of HUNTING because I couldn't care less. It will not change the way I chose to hunt or me from posting long-range hunting kills. All long-range kills. Closest one 900 yards longest 1350 yards. all but two are one shot kills. For those that question the energy of my rifle, This deer was heading away from me on a steep hillside one shot took it between the shoulder blades and came out where you can plainly see. View attachment 1413040View attachment 1413039

You need zero reason for your style of hunting. You've recruited enough studs to do the foot work for you. I'd imagine in exchange for teaching them how to make shots like this. Your preaching to the choir. I kill Shit at ELR annually. No apologies and no lost game animals. I use my deer rifles for shooting groundhogs so I know them intimately. Nice trophy wall. I love the spotting set up in your pics. Been in touch with another Bear hunter from PA. Sounds about like he hunts bears. Awesome way to hunt them. Look forward to planning a trip out.

 

[outasite`08]

I guess this answers someones question about hunters and shooters. Looks to me like you can do both quite well.No damned wonder I never shot any big bucks in PA,you got`em all. Nice room of memories. Jeff

 

[Bill Norris]

Somewhere in this tread I mentioned hunters with less than perfect health. Believe it or not that's where I was hoping this post would lead. Hunters that are in less than good shape can do this style of hunting, have fun and be rewarding. I personally have some issues but nothing terrible. I can still take my time and make a few hundred yards into the woods. I've taken stage four cancer victims hunting this way and it was their successful hunt. so all you naysayers just keep criticizing my style of HUNTING because I couldn't care less. It will not change the way I chose to hunt or me from posting long-range hunting kills. All long-range kills. Closest one 900 yards longest 1350 yards. all but two are one shot kills. For those that question the energy of my rifle, This deer was heading away from me on a steep hillside one shot took it between the shoulder blades and came out where you can plainly see. View attachment 1413040View attachment 1413039

Job well done. Keep up the good work. Some will appreciate the efforts. For those that don't they can fly a kite.

 

[Ccrider]

Somewhere in this tread I mentioned hunters with less than perfect health. Believe it or not that's where I was hoping this post would lead. Hunters that are in less than good shape can do this style of hunting, have fun and be rewarding. I personally have some issues but nothing terrible. I can still take my time and make a few hundred yards into the woods. I've taken stage four cancer victims hunting this way and it was their successful hunt. so all you naysayers just keep criticizing my style of HUNTING because I couldn't care less. It will not change the way I chose to hunt or me from posting long-range hunting kills. All long-range kills. Closest one 900 yards longest 1350 yards. all but two are one shot kills. For those that question the energy of my rifle, This deer was heading away from me on a steep hillside one shot took it between the shoulder blades and came out where you can plainly see.

That is brutal. Will you post a picture of that mount. The mass on that deer is impressive.

I have deer hunted for over 30 years now. Rabbit/squirrel small game hunted all my life. I have been fortunate to only loose two deer on what I thought were both good shots.

Some of my friends I have hunted with over the years could not hit a deer consistently at any range for various reasons. They were totally ethical hunters and great people. Just could not shoot worth a dam when the lights came on. Some due to health reasons, others due to buck fever, others were half blind and would not admit it. That did not stop them from shooting and I never thought about asking them not to. We all pitched in and tracked what we had to. Just part of it. Everyone has a right to their opinion. Even the Debbie downers and snowflakes complaining above. Those that can do.

My hat is off to you for honing your skills. What’s your next challenge?

 

[wjm1000]

That is brutal. Will you post a picture of that mount. The mass on that deer is impressive.

I have deer hunted for over 30 years now. Rabbit/squirrel small game hunted all my life. I have been fortunate to only loose two deer on what I thought were both good shots.

Some of my friends I have hunted with over the years could not hit a deer consistently at any range for various reasons. They were totally ethical hunters and great people. Just could not shoot worth a dam when the lights came on. Some due to health reasons, others due to buck fever, others were half blind and would not admit it. That did not stop them from shooting and I never thought about asking them not to. We all pitched in and tracked what we had to. Just part of it. Everyone has a right to their opinion. Even the Debbie downers and snowflakes complaining above. Those that can do.

My hat is off to you for honing your skills. What’s your next challenge?

It's the second one on the right. My taxidermist is outstanding.

 

[redrockranger]

That's Marxist

Thank you

 

[redrockranger]

Someone has a bad bad case of envy-itis it seems to me

Wrong.

 

[Rem06]

congrats again on a job damn well done!
and being an A class Hunter/shooter
the others can all go pound sand!
wanna be losers!
we got your back here!

 

[CharlieNC]

I have a buddy that has a higher kill rate with a bow than he does with a rifle at 50yd, where he has knocked down deer and an elk which got away. Why? He never practices with the rifle and understands nothing about ballistics. He is an accomplished hunter as noted by his bow hunting success on his own. You can become proficient at long range shooting with proficient practice at which time the nuances of wind and other similar factors become evident, and are considered when hunting. Regardless of the distance, a hunter must be able to find game and pattern it vs depending on luck to simply find it. The shooting distance itself has nothing to do with ethics, knowing and applying your abilities for any given shot defines ethics. I would say my buddy is less ethical than an accomplished long range hunter.

 

[jghoghunter]

To the clowns here who know nothing about prairie dogs from a mile to 2 miles and say you can't see them or hit them be careful about yapping about something you obviously know nothing about. By the way numerous kills on prairie dogs with a factory model 70 stealth 308, between 1000 and 1400 yards. You just need to get off your asses and put the time in!!!

Great shot on the bear!!

 

[Wjm1340]

Flight time to 1035 yards is 1.16 seconds

Flight time to 1035 yards is 1.16 seconds

ED3….you ever bow hunt????? Kill shot to wounding one is only one step ( I bow hunt and long range hunt ) I see a tone more deer wounded by bow hunters than long range hunting. 99.9 % of the deer we shoot are in their beds ( bear are feading ). We have been doing this for 25+ years and have never list an animal . It’s not for everyone, you have to have lots of discipline not to take a low percentage shot ( like in any other style of hunting ).