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\"TAKE<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

A big muley on restricted land tempts the hunter to take a high risk shot if he moves to a narrow opening on public land. It\u2019s a 300 yard shot with a 10 yard window for success \u2013 Do you take the shot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"TAKE
Opportunities at mature mule deer bucks are few and far between.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SHOOT OR DON\u2019T SHOOT?<\/h2>\n\n\n

As dawn shepherds darkness from the fields you spot the telltale dark blobs that are deer, feeding their way toward cover and daytime bedding areas. Shooting light arrives, and you urgently scan the fields for the big buck you\u2019ve been hunting since opening day. Then there he is, grazing with several other bucks. He\u2019s on off-limits property, but at least you finally have him spotted. Then he begins to move. He\u2019s headed for a property you can hunt \u2013 but the problem is, you\u2019ll only be able to see him for a short ten yards after he jumps the fence and before he disappears into a brushy draw.<\/p>\n

Following three smaller bucks, the big buck makes his way to the dividing fence. You hit them with your rangefinder; they are exactly 351 yards distant. There is no discernable wind. You crank the dial on your scope to \"TAKE<\/a><\/a>the 350-yard mark. Then the three smaller bucks jump the fence and are soon swallowed in the brushy draw. The big one lingers, and you\u2019re in an agony of doubt. Will he jump? If he does, will you get a shot? He\u2019s awfully close to the border, should you even try? Then it happens; he hops the fence, walks five yards, and stops to browse. You can see him clearly through the scope, though only the top half of his body shows above the sage. This is the first shot opportunity you\u2019ve had in a week of hunting, and likely the only one you\u2019ll get.<\/p>\n

TIME IS RUNNING OUT.<\/p>\n

You drew a tag in Utah this year, in a unit known for producing great bucks. Opening day your buddy whiffed a shot on one, his bullet just grazing the top of its shoulders. The buck went into hiding, and you\u2019ve been searching for him ever since.<\/p>\n

The weather has been perfect; crisply chill in the morning, with just a hint of frost atop the clover. Middays have been warm, comfortable enough to make you hunt some shade and a nap. Evenings have been beautiful, watching herds of mule deer pour out of the draws and off the mesas to feed in alfalfa fields, cleaning up what the farmers left behind when they baled the final crop of the year. Some of those farmers have given you permission to hunt on their land, and there are a few parcels of public land you can hunt as well. It\u2019s been great, but with just one more day left of the season, your time to hunt is almost up, and your finger itches for the feel of the trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"TAKE
A superbly accurate rifle, complete with dial-capable scope and sturdy bipod, will enable you to make challenging shots with precision.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RIFLE SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your rifle is an elite product of the gun maker\u2019s art. It\u2019s a lightweight model chambered in 6.5 PRC. The barrel is slightly longer-than-standard, sporting 24 inches of gleaming carbon fiber and stainless steel. Twist rate is 1:7.5. It\u2019s the most accurate rifle you\u2019ve ever owned, and shoots your Hornady ammo<\/a> into tiny sub-half-moa groups anytime you can get yourself together enough to shoot that good. An Atlas bipod and a lightweight rear shooting bag<\/a> helps meet that challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"TAKE
Hornady Match ammo is not sold as hunting ammo. However, so long as you don\u2019t take shots involving heavy bone (i.e. a quartering-toward shot through the shoulder) on big animals like elk, it has proven to offer devastating terminal results.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The ammo you are shooting is a bit controversial for hunting. It\u2019s Hornady Match ammo, topped with their 147-grain ELD-M bullet. It\u2019s a \u201csoft\u201d cup-&-core bullet, tipped with Hornady\u2019s proprietary heat and friction resistant tip. You\u2019ve had good luck with it on deer-sized animals and, despite the controversy, have complete confidence the bullet will give you satisfactory terminal performance on a mule deer. The bullet sports a radically good G1 BC (Ballistic Coefficient) of 0.697, and exits the muzzle at 2921 FPS (Feet Per Second). You\u2019ve zeroed the rifle at 200 yards, gathered ballistic data, and formulated a drop-chart for use at 7000 feet elevation and 50 degrees; generic numbers for the area and temps you\u2019re hunting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"TAKE
A good dial-up scope system enabled a happy ending to a challenging shot. Couple yours with an accurate rangefinder for precise shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The scope mounted atop your rifle is one of the best hunting scopes available; a Leupold VX6 3-18X44 with CDS ZL2 turret; which means it sports a Compensating Dial System (CDS) and Zero Lock turret that will make two complete rotations (ZL2). After gathering ballistic data with your rifle and ammo you contacted Leupold and ordered a custom yardage-marked dial to match. It was a simple matter to switch the factory turret for the custom edition, and now you can simply range a deer, crank the dial to the corresponding yardage on the turret, and squeeze off a careful shot. It\u2019s an awesome system; you\u2019ve practiced extensively, and in wind-free conditions you\u2019re confident of making a clean kill further away than you like to tell folks. You\u2019re ready; now the big buck just has to make a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"TAKE
According to ballistic data, your bullet will drop almost exactly eleven inches at 350 yards. Dial 3 moa and hold dead on for an accurate hit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why I Took The Shot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"TAKE
The author with the big buck. An accurate rifle and lots of practice made this shot possible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This is a true story. I was the hunter, and events happened exactly as outlined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how it played out: When the buck jumped the fence I was ready, crosshairs steady, safety off. I knew that with this rifle, at this distance, I could make a first-shot hit on a British teacup. When the buck stopped to browse I settled my crosshairs for a high-shoulder shot, which would drop him in his tracks and prevent him from dashing back across the border. Then I pressed the trigger. I had my scope adjusted to 9-power to give me a wide field of view, the better to watch my bullet\u2019s impact as the buck dropped in a heap, disappearing into the sage. I worked the bolt and stayed on the spot for a couple minutes just in case he stood up, though I was morally certain he was dead in his tracks. A few minutes later I approached, and found him exactly as anticipated, stretched out in the sage. The bullet had taken him as intended, high through the lungs and both shoulder blades, which imparted colossal shock to the spine and nervous system, dropping him instantly. Terminal performance was excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I gave thanks, took photos, and processed the buck. It was a good hunt, for a great deer, with an awesome rifle. I would take that shot again, anytime and every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUCCESS WAS DETERMINED IN ADVANCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is never a certain outcome when hunting but odds for success are greatly improved by managing the variables that are under your control. A great rifle with proven optics and tested ammunition were certainly contributing factors to success. Practice, patience, and documenting ballistics also enhanced the outcome. Accomplished hunters do all of these things and let lady luck have a small part in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d love to hear your opinions in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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