I'm not sure how the terrain is in LA, but most shots here are going to be under 150 yards. 90% of those are going to be under 100 yards. This isn't Wyoming. There are going to be some target shooters on here that may give you some helpful hints but I no zero "long range hunters" that consistently attempt a shot at that range.
Good luck in your quest for information on trying to make a kill shot at a half mile in distance. It would be pretty cool to see that. There may be some good info on here for you.
Dr. B
We've got several areas where you could shoot literally as far as you want to. So it's a little different where I hunt. I killed three deer last year at 350,360, and 450, but I just need a reliable way of ranging. Sounds like a rangefinder upgrade is in the works.
I know there are some guys on here that shoot 500 and even 1000+ bc I had bullet questions they answered early in the season. Hopefully they'll chime in.
Thanks for the input.