Thread: Long Range Hunting and F-Class Target Shooting.

In the risk of taking this off-topic, I'd like to add that 'long range hunting/shooting' is hardly new.

In fact, we almost certainly have a lower percentage of people who are learned in the art of rifle shooting compared to the last two centuries.

The Buffalo hunters and Native Americans were quick to take advantage of the 'long rifles' coming out of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, similar rifles (although usually more ornate but less refined in quality) are still found across parts of Asia and Africa.







To think that many hundreds of spectators used to turn out in person to watch multi-day international rifle matches!

(The Creedmoor name was hijacked by some cartridge manufacturer! )

At one point in time, rifles were an essential tool for anyone living off the land or in a remote area.

A great commodity which has now turned into one of largely recreational use outside of the military.

Need to keep in mind that everyone who shot a rifle back then, essentially 'reloaded' their own ammo. We now have the convenience of purchasing ammunition/cartridges which will work in a wide range of firearms manufactured in that chambering.

Would be cool if it was possible to work out period costs for a well-made 'long rifle' and accoutrements (powder, measure, lead and casting equipment) back in the 1800's vs. what it costs to buy a new Tikka/Bergara and scope along with 500 rounds of ammunition now.

What is clear, it's become a lot harder to earn a living with a rifle in present time vs. a few decades or centuries ago.