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I have had that exact shot at approx 75 yds on a 6' 10" blackie in PWS several years ago. I did not hesitate nor did I have any doubt of the outcome: 200gr 30 cal Nosler Part at 3100 fps into center of mass from a solid rest...he was dead before he hit the moss and never so much as kicked. This was a personal decision based on the shot offered, external ballistics of the rifle/load used, my comfort level with the shot,and game hunted. I would take the same shot today under the same conditions.

Message Thread:

• What's the best shot here? AlbertJohnson Feb 28 2006
  • ? shot shphtr Mar 01 2006
  • Recommendations vs Private Practices Michael Strahan Mar 01 2006
    • Ethical shot placement Michael Strahan Mar 02 2006
    • Beauty in the "Best" --- .375 H&H Brian Richardson Mar 01 2006
    • Head on shot chignik Mar 01 2006
      • practice shootin' chignik Mar 02 2006
    • the shot-Mike northway Mar 01 2006
      • edit/previous northway Mar 01 2006
    • Shot choice AkHunter45 Mar 01 2006
      • Sticking with my first answer twodux Mar 01 2006
      • shots Clice Mar 01 2006
        • Shot AkHunter45 Mar 01 2006
          • shot Clice Mar 01 2006
  • the shot northway Feb 28 2006
    • I'd shoot for sure Bighorse Mar 01 2006
  • Low-percentage shots Michael Strahan Feb 28 2006
    • debatable twodux Feb 28 2006
      • Agree w/ twodux Brian Richardson Feb 28 2006
    • Disagree Longbow Feb 28 2006
    • I've taken those shots martyv Feb 28 2006
      • It can be done 4whlr Feb 28 2006
      • I've done this too 4whlr Feb 28 2006
      • yes, yes, i know... AlbertJohnson Feb 28 2006
        • nose shot Rutting Moose Feb 28 2006
    • ... and furthermore... Michael Strahan Feb 28 2006
      • A Johnson twodux Feb 28 2006
      • Head shot Josh_AK Feb 28 2006