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Long-Range Tutorial Hunts Have you thought that shooting game at ranges beyond 250 yards was beyond you? Have you wanted to try long range hunting but are worried that it is a technical science beyond the realms of the average hunter. Well, check out our long-range tutorial hunts!The objective of a long range tutorial hunt is to get your rifle as accurate as possible yet have you shooting your rifle with ease. Once you have decided that you want to shoot long range, send us your rifle (if necessary) for accurising. Load development will further ensure that your rifle is shooting at peak performance. Once your rifle is producing sub MOA groups, you will able to engage difficult targets, not only at the normal, initial anticipated ranges of 300 yards for our standard hunting trips, but also as far as the wind and power of the cartridge will allow. Once a rifle is accurate and the shooter comfortable behind it, hunters find that they can obtain clean fast kills at long ranges, where before, clean killing at 300 yards was questionable. It is also important to us that hunters realize that long range hunting is a sport enjoyable to all, not just those who can afford elaborate rifles and equipment. If you have the desire to shoot to the best of your ability this tutorial hunt is a must. Long range hunts follow the same basic formula as our normal pig hunt / goat shooting trip but have an emphasis on long range, precision shooting. These hunts suit both beginners and shooters with vast hunting experience but are new or of intermediate experience in the field of long range hunting. The hunts are always very exciting and in no way does the hunter need to be a math expert or crack shot. Once we get started, you will find that long range shooting is relatively simple and extremely rewarding. Typically, the hunter will send us their rifle two to three weeks ahead of the hunt trip date. The rifle is accurised, scope calibrated and trajectories plotted. Upon arrival, the hunter spends some time at our range shooting the tuned rifle before we embark into the hills. On live game, the shooting starts at around 300 yards with ranges increased as the shooter gains confidence. Maximum game shooting distances here are approximately 1200 yards. Hunters may also want to allow extra time to make the most of the trip and tutorials, especially due to the evenings being the most productive shooting time due to settled winds. Reloading tuition is also available for those interested. Extra days/nights (1 or 2 hunters) are priced at $200. Hunters will need a rifle of sound design and adequate power. As previously stated, the rifle does not have to be a high end design, just a sound platform. Please read my ‘Dummies guide to rifle accuracy’ and ‘Factory rifles of 2008-2009’ articles for more relevant information. The 7mm and .30 calibers upwards are preferred due to desirable bullet weights. Magnum power is optimum but not a necessity. Those who wish to use cartridges such as the .308 Winchester can do so but for ethical reasons, should not expect to take game at ranges beyond 700 yards. Optics also need to be sound. Japanese, European and American designs are all suitable however faults can occur within any brand requiring time prior to the hunt for either corrective calibration or out-sourced repair work. Chinese optics are not suitable for precision long range shooting. The bulk of our trip will consist of:
Precision Long Range tutorial hunting trip, 2 nights / 3 days, pigs (one pig per hunter), goats. Price 1 hunter: $1050 Price 2 hunters: $1300 Extra pigs $150 Extra nights $150 (for both one or two hunters) Pre trip rifle accurising $300 per rifle plus consumables Please contact us for queries, bookings or simply to say hello. basic cost break down: Food $120 Fuel $80 Land owner fee $150 per person My time: 2 days prep, 3 days in field $700 ($140 per day) |
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