| hunters have dreamed about a lightweight deer rifle | | | | decide if you really need a hunting rifle that can shoot |
| that can shoot prey at a distance of over 400 yards, | | | | over 400 yards. For more info see on guided elk hunt |
| however is this really possible? It sounds like such a | | | | For shooting deer further than 200 yards away the |
| perfect idea, so why isn't it? | | | | cartridges should have a flat trajectory so that their |
| Well quite simply you should never need to shoot deer | | | | shots are kept within the 6 inch target. |
| from 400 yards away because you need to be | | | | I like to use the standard calibers from 6mm (.24) to |
| accurate. When hunting deer, you need to get all of | | | | 7mm (.28), as these normally work at closer distances. |
| your shots within one six-inch target. You can find out | | | | You could technically use a .24 or .32 caliber magnum, |
| the maximum distance you can shoot deer by | | | | however I don't like using them as lightweight rifles. Full |
| practicing shooting at a six inch bulls eye target at | | | | length standard size calibers aren't very good as |
| different distances, start at 100 yards then try 200 and | | | | lightweight rifles either. |
| 300 yards. You can also try sitting and standing when | | | | Any lightweight rifles that have 22¡± or |
| taking that shot. | | | | shorter barrels and weigh less than 7 lbs in total are |
| When standing many deer hunters discover that they | | | | ideal for hunting. Most non-magnum browning A-Bolt |
| cannot really hunt deer from over 100 yards away, | | | | models, and ruger model 77RSI are perfect for |
| when sitting most can manage 200 yards at a push. | | | | lightweight hunting. |
| You need to be 100% accurate, you cannot afford to | | | | Of course you don't have to buy a brand name, you |
| wound a deer. Make sure that 100% of your practice | | | | can also opt for one of the many lesser known |
| shots hit the bullseye. | | | | brands, there are also a number of auto-loading rifles |
| Using a 6¡± target as opposed to the | | | | that can be used. There is a huge selection of guns |
| normal 8¡± is advisable because it | | | | that can be used for lightweight deer rifles. |
| represents the small size of the animal's vital organs. | | | | When shooting beyond 300 yards you should consider |
| There are also a number of variables all of which can | | | | using the 6x52 Freres, .240 Weatherby Magnum and |
| be changing making things much more difficult. You will | | | | many others as these will enable you to do the best |
| be shooting at animals you haven't had time to study | | | | you possibly can. |
| before hand, they camouflage themselves with the | | | | Lightweight guns aren't really ideal, you should look at |
| background which makes it very difficult if not | | | | medium weight rifles to ensure that you get the best |
| impossible to see them! Have a practice and then you | | | | accuracy possible. |