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[ 01-01-2003, 05:42: Message edited by: Nebraska ]

The 25-06 and the .257 Roberts improved can shoot varmints out to 600 yards, but I don't believe a hunter should shoot at deer 300 yards or over. Most factory rifles can't shoot a 5 shot 12" group at 200 yards what ever the size of your game rifle when shooting without a rest. Good Luck

I find that most rifles can shoot well under 12 in at 200 yards. The most effective range as why less to do with the rife then the person who is doing the shooting I have hunted with people who shouldn't shoot over 50 yards let alone 500 then I have hunted with people who wouldn't have a hard time killing at distances most of you think are out of bounds. So it more depends on the shooter then the rifle. But a highly acurrate rifle in needed if you are going to be wacking them out past 500.

I give up.

[ 01-01-2003, 05:43: Message edited by: Nebraska ]

While still living in Nebraska, my longest shot was from a Rem700 25-06. Using my
own reloads, a 100gr Hornady SP downed a muley at 400 yards. One shot. But then,
this Rem700 was made in the early '70's when Remington still had a quality control
department and after I had been busting p-dogs out to that distance all summer!