WABS Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s I don't mean to stir the pot, but to me the issue on getting more distance out of my ML isn't whether or not it's an inline or a sidelock (I own both), but rather do I have a scope on it or is it open sights. The distance I feel comfortable in shooting with my ML has nothing to do with whether it is my inline or sidelock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s [ QUOTE ] I don't mean to stir the pot, but to me the issue on getting more distance out of my ML isn't whether or not it's an inline or a sidelock (I own both), but rather do I have a scope on it or is it open sights. The distance I feel comfortable in shooting with my ML has nothing to do with whether it is my inline or sidelock. [/ QUOTE ] BINGO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s In Oklahoma hunting the woods the longest shot you are gonna get is about 100 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsmola Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s [ QUOTE ] Im not really into long range shooting.I prefer to get as close as possible and more then 90% of my deer arekilled at 30 yrds or under, the rest are under 50. [/ QUOTE ] yeah I agree with that I like to get up close and personal with the bucks too. The longest shot I'll take with my shotgun is about 50 yards, but I've passed deer at that distance before because I didn't feel confident about the shot before. Last buck I killed was 20 yards with my 12 gauge on the ground. As I said before I'd like to be able to reach out to 75 yards but not really any farther beyond that, I just don't feel comfortable shooting at a distance of say 100 yards or more. In my part of Michigan, the woods are so thick you normally don't see a deer until it's right on top of you, I've had deer walk up that I didn't know were there until they were 10 yards from me. Whenever I watch guys on TV hunting in Montana or Texas shoot these bucks at like 170-250 yards after spotting them from around 500 yards away. On the few occasions I see deer at that distance here, they are little more than brown blurs in the distance, I always wonder how on earth they even find em in the scope at that distance. But that's just me, some people are more comfortable with taking shots like that I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s Longest shot on a deer was right at 100 yards with my TC black diamond .50 topped with a bushnell 3-9 x 40 scope. Using 120 grains pyrodex loose powder and 240 grain tc xtp mags. Have practiced with that load out to 150 and would not hesitate to take a shot on a deer with it at 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s *DELETED* Post deleted by hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s *DELETED* Post deleted by hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s How can such an easy post get into a word contest ?? What so hard with anwsering your longest shot made with your muzzleloader ? Mine on a deer with my Encore was around 80 yards. At the range I will practice out to 150 yards. I use 100 grns. of 777 pellets and .295 grn. powerbelt. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s [ QUOTE ] for one do not appreciate having posts edited for no good reason by anyone. Also, delete my membership here. [/ QUOTE ] We for one don't appreciate having to edit posts because members can't follow instructions for no good reason. As far as your membership, if you really want it deleted just don't come back. That choice is yours. You click the mouse not us. Good day Oh I very sorry fellers...I forgot to answer the question at hand. I have never shot a deer with a ML yet. I finally broke down and bought one last year (CVA Ultima Pro .50cal). I got it after hunting season so I havn't really hunted with it yet...I still kinda like my archery hunting too much Hopefully I will get it out this year and do some damage. It shoots pretty nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s [ QUOTE ] Please delete all my posts fully, not just partially. I for one do not appreciate having posts edited for no good reason by anyone. Also, delete my membership here. Bluelk would certainly have been proud of what you boys have done to this forum. [/ QUOTE ] Oh good lord.......There is no need to get all worked up over this. I removed the off topic content only. You entered this thread off topic, then when called on it you made a sharp remark then finally got around to answering the original question. If sticking to the topic and not snapping at people isn't for you then this board most likely isn't for you. If sharing your knowledge of ML shooting and helping the newbies apeals to you then you are more than welcome to participate. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s [ QUOTE ] Bluelk would certainly have been proud of what you boys have done to this forum. [/ QUOTE ] Well, I knew Rich as well as anyone in here. hunted with him also. Yes, he would be proud of how it had gone, and not proud of the bickering, and nonsense going on. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longknife Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s *DELETED* this post's intentions was not to get everyone going hatfield and macoy on each other.Just wanted to hear about your long shots a harmless quiestion gone bad.Now post deletions no good boys.I know the feeling on post deletion i had one zapped but if i was in the wrong then i needed it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s *DELETED* My longest shot was on a groundhog at just over 200 yards. Load consisted of 3 of the 50 gr Pyrodex pellets pushing a Precision Rifle QT40 235 gr saboted bullet. Like most, I prefer to get as close as possible, but when needed, I can reach out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Re: what\'s the longest shot made with your ML\'s [ QUOTE ] In Oklahoma hunting the woods the longest shot you are gonna get is about 100 yards. [/ QUOTE ] Very True! My longest shot is roughly 85-95 yards down a VERY steep incline. Im shooting 90grn pryrodex with a 255grn sabot (cheap walmart loads). Theyre flying from a Traditions buck hunter II. It is an inline. It was my first so cheap was the issue. I topped it with a tasco pronghorn scope (4x32). I wouldnt hesitate taking a shot out to 125-135 yards with the setup. Its dead on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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