02-08-2024, 12:38 AM
I have been deer hunting for a lot of years in open country. I have yet to reach a point where I would casually consider a rifle shot, on a deer at distances over 300 yards. Few hunters I know are willing to consider a shot on game over 200 yards much less 400 or 500 yards.
While the 6mm Arc can be a capable round at greater distances, I would argue few hunters are able to shoot reliably enough to insure a vital hit at such distances.
Making a poor hit on paper at 400 yards is one thing. Making a poor hit on a deer at 400 yards is quite another. I ask that you practice at 300, 400 & 500 yards. If you are able to consistently hit a grape fruit sized target with your chosen hunting ammo, then and only then would I even consider taking a shot at a deer at such distances.
If you find a load that shoots well in your rifle, If you are in an extrordenarly stable shooting position & if you have practiced a lot with your load that shoots really well, The 103 grain ELDX may be one of my top choices for a long distance hunting bullet.
While the 6mm Arc can be a capable round at greater distances, I would argue few hunters are able to shoot reliably enough to insure a vital hit at such distances.
Making a poor hit on paper at 400 yards is one thing. Making a poor hit on a deer at 400 yards is quite another. I ask that you practice at 300, 400 & 500 yards. If you are able to consistently hit a grape fruit sized target with your chosen hunting ammo, then and only then would I even consider taking a shot at a deer at such distances.
If you find a load that shoots well in your rifle, If you are in an extrordenarly stable shooting position & if you have practiced a lot with your load that shoots really well, The 103 grain ELDX may be one of my top choices for a long distance hunting bullet.