Would this be wrong??

So I was thinking the other day. (scary)

If I'm going to take a 30.06 out to NM I need to practice a LOT. Yes?
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Well every morning there are 6 or 8 deer behind the log yard about 350 400 yards and I thought about shooting one of them. I would of course eat the meat and all that.

I dont have access to a range longer than maybe 150 yards and I really need that experience shooting that far. its the perfect set-up too.

SO what do you guys think should I cap one?

UMMM, That would be out of season here in Ohio, so if you decide to, I wouldn't be tellin' anyone. I could care less if you do or not, but I wouldn't this time of year.

You shooting them in season? I mean, you're not poaching or anything, right? That would be the main concern, I guess.

Other than that, if you've never shot that far, you'd be surprised how difficult it is. I set up a can in a field about that far away to practice a shot that I might have at a feeder almost 400 yards away. It was tough, but I was glad I shot at the can first to get an idea of what I was in for. Never had the chance at the deer after, but I was ready all the same.

Bottom line is....I wouldn't say it's wrong....but I would recommend trying it out on paper first.

well yeah I wouldnt be sighting the gun in on the animal...

Just a test run once I got a good idea what I got it sighted in at.

Sneaky, theres no rifle season here in ohio.

archer1983 wrote:well yeah I wouldnt be sighting the gun in on the animal...

Just a test run once I got a good idea what I got it sighted in at.

Sneaky, theres no rifle season here in ohio.

Oh, I won't pretend that I've never done anything similar. Sometimes the only chance a fella will have at some giant Canadas is in the Spring. The warden don't need to know about it.

I won't encourage you to do it, but I won't stop you either. And I won't tell you that I voted yes.....cause you already know that I did.

Sneaky wrote:

archer1983 wrote:well yeah I wouldnt be sighting the gun in on the animal...

Just a test run once I got a good idea what I got it sighted in at.

Sneaky, theres no rifle season here in ohio.

Oh, I won't pretend that I've never done anything similar. Sometimes the only chance a fella will have at some giant Canadas is in the Spring. The warden don't need to know about it.

I won't encourage you to do it, but I won't stop you either. And I won't tell you that I voted yes.....cause you already know that I did.

A doe will suffice....

archer1983 wrote:

A doe will suffice....

Just make sure she isn't a he, and tell me how the babies taste!!!! cavichi or whatever Mark eats.....

nebling wrote:

archer1983 wrote:

A doe will suffice....

Just make sure she isn't a he, and tell me how the babies taste!!!! cavichi or whatever Mark eats.....

Thats what the Vortex's are for.

archer1983 wrote:

nebling wrote:

archer1983 wrote:

A doe will suffice....

Just make sure she isn't a he, and tell me how the babies taste!!!! cavichi or whatever Mark eats.....

Thats what the Vortex's are for.

Vortex is the shiznit.

Sneaky wrote:

archer1983 wrote:

nebling wrote:

archer1983 wrote:

A doe will suffice....

Just make sure she isn't a he, and tell me how the babies taste!!!! cavichi or whatever Mark eats.....

Thats what the Vortex's are for.

Vortex is the shiznit.

How much do them bad boys run? Are they better than my Bushnell's or Simmons?

a little less than 200.....8X42

archer1983 wrote:a little less than 200.....8X42

How about a 10x50 set? Are they bright during dusk/dawn?

Am I the only one here with enough balls to say you shouldn't poach?

Practice on something legal, like paper targets.

I'm not a goody two shoes but shooting deer out of season with a rifle is not something I'm a fan of, I would say you shouldn't do it.

nebling wrote:

archer1983 wrote:a little less than 200.....8X42

How about a 10x50 set? Are they bright during dusk/dawn?

Never looked through a set. I just looked at the reviews and decided to try a set....I love em.

Yes they are plenty bright...and 8X42 is plenty glass for Ohio brush.

my 30.06 drops a lot at 400 yds. I think without looking it up about 24 inches. The longest range I have is 300 to practice on.

I am thinking of getting either a 7 mm or 300mag. any opinions out there?

gobbleinwoods wrote:my 30.06 drops a lot at 400 yds. I think without looking it up about 24 inches. The longest range I have is 300 to practice on.

I am thinking of getting either a 7 mm or 300mag. any opinions out there?

Yep, a 300WSM would prolly be what I would get. I'm no ballistics expert, but it seems to be a good "all-purpose" gun with some serious knock down power.

Come on you freaking threadjackers. Archer wants to know if he should shoot some deer, not what caliber of rifles you guys like. Sneaky came here for some debates so get it on MFers.

JC-XT wrote:Come on you freaking threadjackers. Archer wants to know if he should shoot some deer, not what caliber of rifles you guys like. Sneaky came here for some debates so get it on MFers.

If he really wants an opinion let him start his own thread.

gobbleinwoods wrote:

JC-XT wrote:Come on you freaking threadjackers. Archer wants to know if he should shoot some deer, not what caliber of rifles you guys like. Sneaky came here for some debates so get it on MFers.

If he really wants an opinion let him start his own thread.

This is my thread...................

Did you vote?

archer1983 wrote:

gobbleinwoods wrote:

JC-XT wrote:Come on you freaking threadjackers. Archer wants to know if he should shoot some deer, not what caliber of rifles you guys like. Sneaky came here for some debates so get it on MFers.

If he really wants an opinion let him start his own thread.

This is my thread...................

Did you vote?

no !

Like I said, I don't just make a conscious decision to go poach, but I have shot a duck or two out of season by accident. Dang wood ducks look like teal in their early plumage. Do I advocate poaching? NO Have I done it? Yes

Kind of like the difference of voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter I guess.

JC-XT wrote:Am I the only one here with enough balls to say you shouldn't poach?

Practice on something legal, like paper targets.

I'm not a goody two shoes but shooting deer out of season with a rifle is not something I'm a fan of, I would say you shouldn't do it.

You are absolutely right JC....

I respect your opinion.

BTW not to threadjack but you guys are going for the heart shot on SEO tonight arent you? LOL

My advice; bring up every ethical thread there is on AT tonight it will get him banned..I will be watching.,

nebling wrote:Like I said, I don't just make a conscious decision to go poach, but I have shot a duck or two out of season by accident. Dang wood ducks look like teal in their early plumage. Do I advocate poaching? NO Have I done it? Yes

Kind of like the difference of voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter I guess.

Right Noel. And I respect your opinion as well.

If you hunt long enough accidents will happen. Pheasants fly into the setting sun and hens sometimes die. but to just go out and shot a deer out of season without a need to eat I would not do it.

I'd probably do it myself, but still advise against it.......