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  1. 13-08-2023, 10:29 PM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eat Meater View Post
    After my trip this weekend, I realised 100m should be my limit. I had a plan for a clearing, had the drop charts for the 170-210m potential shots calculated. When I got there I realised I'd probably be able to hit the front half of a deer if one showed up (standing, tree branch for support) but that's not good enough. I'll stick to bush stalking and 100m max until I get some serious range time at 200m.

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