Mine was an antelope buck. Drew in in Cimaron county several years ago. 238 yards. 1956 model Colt, 30-06. 1 shot, dropped. That was by my buddies range finder. Shot doe at buddy’s estimate at 200+ yards. Gun was CZ, 6.5x55 I had never shot. Furthest I am willing to take depends on rifle. 30-06, 500 yards, probably. 6.5x55, 400 probably. I try to be ethical with my older eyes.I was just sitting here thinking about hunting, which is what I mostly do. I got to thinking about my longest shot on big game and was curious what everyone has taken as far as distance.
My farthest was around 250 yards on a cow elk at WMNWR with my furthest deer a doe at 180 yards at another refuge. Most of my shots are well within 100 yards and that is about my maximum anymore.
So what is your furthest shot and how far are you willing to reach out and touch one?