Practicing at long range distances

[cwill]

I shoot a lot at 30-40 and very little at 20 and 50. For whatever reason my money distance is between 27-30 yards? I guess it has to do with how everything lines up for me at that distance.

[jruss]

I wonder what most guys responses would be up in Wyoming, Idaho, or any of these western states compared to in Texas? Bet the majority of them shoot way further then most guys in Texas would ever dream of shooting.

Yup... Spot and stalk out west is a whole new ball game when you sit in a stand over corn all your life.
Shot a black tail out west at 67yrds. In the 90's but I was 80lbs lighter and shot everyday.

[RackstackerG5]

I have shot out to 60 yards quite a bit here lately. For reason of confidence and the thought of preparing myself for a spot and stalk muley hunt or elk hunt in the back country. I have shot out to 100 before just to challenge myself. I actually really enjoyed it a lot and it made my 60 yard shots seem easier. I think that if we don't challenge we will never know our true limitations. Over the past year I have been able to put solo cup size groups at 50 and have gotten now to when I am shooting at 20 and 30 I pick spots to hit instead of grouping. That all being said 160.......im not even sure I could see the target.

[220swift]

I'm no expert, but do any of you worry about penetration and energy at long ranges? I know some of you practice at ranges that you probably would not hunt. What range is bordering on ineffective kill range?