The Ethics of Long Range Hunting

watch: long range hunting ethics

What distance is your ethical shooting limit for hunting? MDT Pro Shooter John Pynch talks about how he works on and sets his limit in different conditions. Variables like wind, bullet speed, gear, and skill are addressed. Watch for great advice on finding out what your comfortable ethical hunting distance is.

THE GEAR

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MDT hnt26 chassis system

mdt double pull lightweight ckye-pod

mdt 6br metal magazine

mdt comp brake

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