Long-Range Hunters Demand The Best Rifles

Hunters all over the world have their own preferences, whether that is to hunt and shoot birds, elk or white-tailed deer - or whatever their preference is. The thrill always is, obviously, being successful at hitting target.

Many hunters are happy to hunt over short distances, those distances where it may be easier to be successful than at longer distances. But for many, part of the thrill is to hit – time and again – targets over long distances. Terms such as short distances, medium and long distances are often used to discern hunters from one another.

The long-distance hunter, for example, is the one that enjoys a real challenge, where his/her prey may be 800, 900 or a 1 000 – and more –yards away. It goes without saying that at those distances the hunter gets but one chance to take down his prey. Second chances are rare. This means the long-range hunter has to be well prepared and know what they are doing

They may have to be more aware of their equipment such as what rifle they use, what ammunition is the best for their circumstances, what their skill level is and how experienced they are at interpreting weather and other environmental factors. These all combine and play their part to help aid the success of the long-range hunter. It is important you feel confident that you are ready for whatever distance you want to hunt over. You want to know that you will hit your prey with the first shot, and you want to know it is a clean shot expertly executed so that you do not merely wound an animal, which can be a terrible fate for the beast.

Of course one will miss at times, but to be prepared is key. So if you are ready to progress from, say, 400 or 500 yards upwards, you should give some serious thought to getting on over to the shooting range first, under the watchful eye of an instructor. There are so many considerations to allow for when you start shooting long range, and this is where tips, and the valuable lessons of an instructor, are always important.

Also, once you are comfortable at distances of, say, 500 yards, or 600, you may well be able to progress to longer distances, those of up to and over 1 000 yards - if you make sure you have the knowledge and the necessary confidence which a good instructor can teach you. Of course you do need a high-quality rifle for these long and extreme distances, such as a PROOF Research which is renowned for being a preferred hunting rifle over long distances.

In addition to a quality rifle such as the mentioned PROOF Research, you will also need good optics such as scopes and rangefinders. You will be taught by instructors what MOA means and why that is important to the long-range shooter too. MOA, or Minute of Angle, refers to 1.047 inches at 100 yards, which means you should be able to place all your shots within a 1-inch circle at 100 yards. This is the basis from which you calculate MOA at all other, longer, distances too, provided you use the applicable ammunition and aim properly. So, if you have a very good rifle such as a PROOF Research, for example, one that guarantees MOA, then you should be able to build on that and be accurate at a 1 000 yards with MOA of 10.47 inches where you will have to place your shots.

So, make sure you have a rifle that offers you 1 MOA or less, such as the PROOF Research if you want to give yourself a good start at long distances. In addition to a good rifle with 1 MOA or less, you will need skills and a good understanding of environmental factors. All of these combine to offer a great shooting experience for the long-range hunter.

About Us :

At Evolved Ballistics we pride ourselves on the quality of the Proof Research rifles and barrels we make available to our customers from all over the world. In addition to these we offer a selection of optics, triggers, bipods and receivers. Our aim is to ensure clients benefit from our products whose aim it remains to deliver accuracy in terms of long-range hunting practices. We are proud of our high service levels right from the moment clients get in touch up to receiving their order. We also offer widely acclaimed training courses at South Hill Ranch near San Antonio, TX for both beginners and experienced shooters. For more about us please visit https://www.evolvedballistics.com/