The Long Range Hunter Has Some Great Options All shooters, whether they are deer hunters, keen on competition shooting or hunting upland birds will always have one thing in common: the choice of firearm for their specific discipline. Just as the wing-shooter will be looking around for the best shotgun and most appropriate ammunition, the hunter that enjoys long-distance shooting i.e. distances of more than 600 yards – even more than 1,000 for the extreme long-range shooter – will want to know he/she has the best rifle for their purpose. Of course, it is about much more than simply buying a good rifle: one needs to have the skills or get someone to show you those, as well as other factors that may impact your success. Long-distance shooters all agree that the hunter does not get many chances to hit their target – often once only. Therefore skills together with accuracy account for most of one’s success – also the accuracy that is guaranteed by the rifle you use. Fortunately, as methodology and expertise advance, better rifles for all disciplines are offered to the market, which gives the hunter better options than a few decades ago. Also, more information is entering the public domain whether via the printed press or the internet. More articles and opinion pieces than ever before are available these days so that the buyer has greater choices. Of course, there are many choices of great rifles with or without superior optics offered as part of a purchase, with or without bipods or other incentives; however, the long-range shooter will want to know that the rifle itself, its receiver, its barrel, and trigger are seen to be effective and of high quality – especially at long range. Hunters do not leave anything to chance, certainly not that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be accurate when they’re after their trophy. Accuracy is a must. Depending, obviously on design aspects and constant testing for quality control issues, some rifles will always make the grade more easily than others. Long-range shooters with more than just basic experience
will most likely always look at brand names such as, say, the Howa, the Savage LRP, the Browning, and the PROOF Research. Of course, there are others too, and because most manufacturers that want to compete in the market will do their best to come up with good rifles, there will always be choices. Price can be a factor for some; therefore one does look around to still find a good option even if it is priced lower than some other leading names. A good instructor or gun shop owner with knowledge and experience may also be able to shed light in this regard. It is about looking around, talking to people, gaining an insight into the important issues. Very often the first-time buyer of a rifle feels unsure until they come across a retailer with a good name, one known for offering great, exclusive rifles and parts, from a leading brand name, to convince them they have found the right supplier. It is important too, for various other reasons: you want to know you are buying a great firearm for long-range shooting, but at the same time you want to know that this retailer has replacement parts should you ever need them, that they even offer bespoke and custom options such as, say, giving you options to build your rifle – or at least, add some parts to it. Further, you may want to replace a rifle at some point, or buy one for your teenager or wife/husband – you want to deal with a good supplier. Choosing your first long-range rifle may be an intimidating prospect because of all the options out there, the different parts, and the information the customer is confronted with. It does not have to be: do a bit of homework upfront – some good brands and retailers are always available.
About Us: At Evolved Ballistics we pride ourselves on the quality of the Proof Research rifles and barrels we make available to our customers from all over the world. In addition to these, we offer a selection of optics, triggers, bipods, and receivers. We aim to ensure clients benefit from our products whose aim remains to deliver accuracy in terms of long-range hunting practices. We are proud of our high service levels right from the moment clients get in touch up to receive their orders. We also offer widely acclaimed training courses at South Hill Ranch near San Antonio, TX for both beginners and experienced shooters. For more about us please visit https://www.evolvedballistics.com/.