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Improve Your Shooting in Just One Hour
Though this tip may sound way too obvious, I have found it is often overlooked.
Sight in your deer hunting rifle for the area and terrain you plan to deer hunt.
If you are deer hunting deep woods and your most probable shot will be 50 yards or less, there is really no need to have your rifle dialed in for a 300 yard shot. I mean really, in the woods what is the likelihood you will even see a deer 300 yards away through the brush and branches?
The opposite holds true if you are hunting wide open fields and ranges. There are cases in wide open country where a deer may come within 50 yards. This is usually the exception not the rule.
When I hunt open grasslands I usually site in my rifle for 200 yards minimum. While at the range, I even take a few shots at 300 yards to see what my bullet will do. This way, if Mr. Big walks out at 300 yards, I will be ready.
Match the bullet weight to the conditions you are hunting in as well as the animal you plan to hunt.
I use 180 grain bullets when hunting in the woods near my home. I switch to 165 grains when I travel to wide open country.
For each season, each hunt and specific conditions make sure to check your rifle’s performance for each bullet weight you plan to use.
A properly sighted rifle, set up for the specific conditions you are hunting, could mean fewer wounded deer and more venison for your grill.
Good Luck and Great Hunting!
Marty Prokop
Posted by Marty Prokop
