Originally Posted By: Goatkiller
Just to clarify shooting at paper is fine but I don't think it has the energy needed past 500 yards. Your chances of not hitting an animal "exactly right" are exponentially increased the further out you go and that light bullet.... yea, forget it. Get something heavier, better energy and buck the wind. You need it.

One man's opinion.


It does matter where you hit them but I have seen a few die at 500 with the 25-06 and it has more than enough umph at that range to get the job done. Bullet selection would be my biggest stressor.


Only accurate rifles are interesting.