I think you are over estimating the average hunter, you have the training and experience and can make those shots but they can't.
I would bet most (like 95%+) in Indiana won't be capable of this kind of accuracy needed to consistently harvest deer at 275 to 300 yds, let alone longer ranges. In most areas, most shots will still be inside of 100 yds regardless of weapon capability
Originally posted by Jeff Valovich:
In past years that I did hunt with my ML/slug Gun, I passed on shots I easily could have made with my .270 .... I would say there are thousands of others that have done the same, now put a CF in their hands and what would have been a passed shot is now a dead deer....the kill numbers WILL go up, both antlered and antlerless....I know what I'm capable of with a CF .... I can consistently make 200-375 yd shots on 'chucks, 'yotes and crows with my 22-250, a deer is a give me out to 275+ yds with my .270 .... Ive done it in the western states.... ****, as a USMC sniper, I was making 600+ yds shots on a regular basis... we were killing goats out to 500+ yds on Kahoolawe off the big Island...deer aint squat... watch Extreme outer Limits on TV, 600-800 yd shots are common, punch in the info on your hand held computer, dial in the scope and smile....
