Long range elk and mule deer rifle hunting isn't all bad, but it also isn't all good. There is a real cost to being overconfident at long range distances while hunting. In this video I go over some concepts that will help you understand how far you should be taking shots on elk and deer this Fall.
I will be putting out a follow-up video that focuses on the wind and how it affects shots at long distances. Subscribe and stay tuned.
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - The Bias
03:46 - Real Hunting Accuracy
07:25 - Heavy Gun Rant
10:20 - Rule of Thumb for Real Group Size
12:21 - Real World Data
14:43 - Elk Vital Area Demos
19:00 - Why it Matters
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