I understand that in some situations and all you will need to take a 200 to 300 yd. shot. But for the most part, 100 yds is the max. Back a few years ago, I was at the range sighting in my win. 30-30. Got it sighted in at 25 yds and proceeded to the 100 yd. deal. I was all over the place. I couldn't understand it . Thank goodness, there was an older gentleman there! He had been watching what was going on. He came over and looked at my rifle. Then he said, I see the problem. the scope was loose. Stupid me, He said don't worry, I'll tighten it up. He told to rezero it. Now you can sight it in at 100yds, or you can be smart and sight it in at 50yds. I asked him why 50 yds. Well, this is mainly a brush gun, and it will be good at 100yds, you want to become a better hunter, don't you? I told him sure. Let the deer come in as close as possible. He told me the muzzle velocity will be the same at any distance, but your kinetic energy will be more at a closer shot. One other thing is, you don't have to walk out so far to pick up the blood trail, because usually it will punch all the way through. If your aim is true and the right shot is made the deer will drop right there. Finding the deer will be easier, too. I took his advise and sure enough, for close shots he made a lot of sense! One other thing he told me was read and look at the anatomy of the quarry you will be hunting from deer and other critters. Study the anatomy, and make shots and practice shooting to be proficient. Knowing where to shoot is monumental he told me. I guess what I'm trying to say is, listen to these older gentlemen. True they might not have the technical expertise, but they make it up with experience.
tommy
tommy