General Forums
General discussion of long range.
Welcome to Long Range Only
Say Hello and tell a little about yourself. Tell us what you are hunting and shooting.
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General Discussion
General Camp talk that may not fit elsewhere
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Nutrition, Fitness and Focus
Products and Supplements. Exercise, Fitness, Hydration & Focus.
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When Things Go WRONG!
Mishaps & Mistakes to Learn From
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LRO and Sponsor Give Aways
Giveaways from LRO or our Sponsors
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Political Threads, Related to Firearms only.
We are going to limit this guys. We understand the importance, but don't wish for this to be the most used forum. Realize, this will be cleaned out and watched.
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Reviews
Follow Long Range Only product reviews from initial testing through the completed review. Ask Questions, share experiences, and see our final results and videos
Reviews and Vlogs
Reviews and Vlogs from our editors as well as our members.
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Long Range Rifles
Discussion of long-range rifles, rifle builds, components, setup, performance, accuracy, and real-world experience. Share your builds, ask questions, and discuss what works in the field and at the range.
Christensen Arms
Discuss all things Christensen Arms, including rifles, models, setup, accuracy, upgrades, troubleshooting, maintenance, load development, and field use. Get help from other Christensen Arms owners, share experiences and results, and find support for common questions and issues.
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Factory Rifles
Discuss Factory rifles, performance, accuracy, reliability, upgrades, and real world experience.
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Rifles and Rifle Builds
Share and discuss long range rifle builds, custom rifle projects, component choices, build specs, photos, performance, and finished rifles.
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Actions, Stocks, Barrels, other components
Discussion of Long range rifle actions, stocks, barrels, chassis systems, triggers, bottom metal, and other rifle components used for custom builds, upgrades, and precision shooting.
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Gunsmithing
Discussion of Gunsmithing, custom rifle building, rebarreling, chambering, bedding, machining, repairs, modifications, and precision rifle setup.
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ELR
This is a forum for the guys that are involved in Extreme Long Range. 1250 yards plus or put it somewhere else.
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Rimfire
Discussion of rimfire rifles, ammunition, long range rimfire shooting, ELR rimfire, training equipment, accuracy, and field performance.
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Muzzleloaders
All Things From the Smoke Pole. Bullets, Ballistics, Load Data, Performance
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Rifle suppressors and silencers
Discussion of suppressors for long-range shooting and hunting, including sound reduction, recoil reduction, point-of-impact shift, accuracy, mounting systems, durability, and real-world experience.
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Long Range Handguns & Specialty Pistols
Discussion of those long range handguns
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Cartridges, Reloading, and Ballistics
Discuss cartridges, reloading, load development, components, equipment, ballistic performance, and long range shooting data.
Big Game Cartridges and Cartridge selection.
Discussion of rifle cartridges and ammunition for long-range shooting and hunting, including cartridge selection, performance, ballistics, barrel life, recoil, and real-world experience with the new and established cartridges.
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Small Caliber & Varmint Cartridges
Discussion of .17 and .20 caliber centerfire cartridges including 17 Hornet, 17 Fireball, 20 VarTarg, 20 Practical, 20 Tactical, 20 BR, 204 Ruger and other small-caliber wildcats. Load data, cartridge comparisons, brass forming, bullets, dies, reamers and field performance.
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Reloading Equipment & Tools
Discuss reloading equipment and tools for precision and long-range shooting, including presses, dies, powder measures, scales, case prep tools, annealers, priming tools, and other handloading equipment. Share setups, recommendations, comparisons, troubleshooting, and equipment reviews.
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Precision Reloading
Discussion of precision reloading for long-range shooting, including load development, brass preparation, powder and primer selection, seating depth, pressure, velocity, accuracy, and proven load data.
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Bullets and Terminal Ballistics
Hunting bullets, long-range bullets, terminal performance, expansion, penetration, and bullet testing.
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Ballistic Calculators & Solvers
Ballistic Solvers, Apps, and Devices
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Hunting
Discuss the game we hunt, including elk, mule deer, whitetail, antelope, predators, bears, sheep, international game, and more. Share species-specific hunting tactics, behavior, habitat, shot placement, hunting opportunities and field knowledge.
Elk Hunting
Discuss elk hunting strategies, long-range shot preparation, gear, rifles, optics, ammunition, scouting, calling, field experiences, and successful elk hunts. Share advice, hunt reports, and lessons learned from pursuing elk across the West.
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Mule Deer Hunting
Discuss mule deer hunting strategies, scouting, glassing, gear, rifles, optics, ammunition, shot placement, and field experiences. Share hunt reports, lessons learned, and advice for pursuing mule deer across the West.
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Whitetail Deer Hunting
Discuss whitetail deer hunting strategies, scouting stand placement, food sources, rut tactics, rifles, optics, ammunition, shot placement, and field experiences. Share hunt reports, lesson learned, and advice for consistently hunting mature whitetail deer.
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Sheep & Mountain Goat Hunting
Discuss sheep and mountain goat hunting, including scouting, glassing, physical preparation, backcountry gear, rifles, optics, ammunition, shot placement, and hunt planning. Share hunt reports, lessons learned, and advice for pursuing game in steep and demanding mountain terrain.
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Moose & Caribou Hunting
Discuss moose and caribou hunting, including scouting, calling, glassing, rifles, optics, ammunition, shot placement, gear, remote hunt planning, and field logistics. Share hunt reports, lessons learned, and advice for successful moose and caribou hunts.
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Antelope Hunting
Discuss pronghorn antelope hunt, including scouting, glassing, stalking, rifles, optics, ammunition, shot placement, gear, and hunt planning. Share hunt reports, lessons learned, and advice for successful antelope hunt across the West.
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Bear Hunting
Discuss black bear and brown bear hunting, including scouting, glassing, baiting, spot-and-stalk tactics, rifles, optics, ammunition, shot placement, gear, and hunt planning. Share hunt reports, lessons learned, and experiences from bear country.
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Predator & Varmint Hunting
Discuss Preator and varmint hunting, including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, prairie dogs, and other varmints. Share calling strategies, rifles, optics, ammunition, long-range shooting techniques, field setups, hunt reports, and lessons learned.
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Africa & International Hunting
Discuss hunting in Africa and around the world, including safari planning, outfitters, species, rifles, optics, ammunition, travel logistics, gear, shot placement, and field experiences. Share hunt reports, lessons learned, and advice for planning successful international hunts.
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Hunting Applications, Tags & Draws
Discuss hunting applications, preference and bonus points, tag strategies, draw odds, deadlines, state regulations, and planning for limited-entry hunts. Share application strategies, draw results, and advice for improving your chances of securing quality hunting tags.
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Wild Game Cooking and Recipes
Share wild game recipes, meat preparation techniques, field care, butchering, processing, smoking, grilling, and cooking tips. Discuss your favorite ways to prepare venison, elk, antelope, bear, wild turkey, and other game for the table.
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Long Range Hunting
Discuss the skills, equipment, preparation, and fieldcraft involved in long-range hunting, including hunting gear, backcountry hunting, camp systems, hunt planning, destination hunts and experiences from the field.
Hunting Gear / Backcountry
Discuss hunting packs, clothing, boots, shelters, sleep systems, navigation, backcountry equipment, and the gear that helps hunters stay efficient, comfortable, and prepared in the field.
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Hunting Camp
Discuss hunting camp setups, tents, shelters, stoves, camp gear, backcountry living, and the equipment and techniques that make time in the field more comfortable and efficient.
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Hunting Reports, Stories, and Videos
Share hunting reports, field stories, photos, and videos from successful hunts. Tell the full story, discuss the conditions, gear, rifles, shot details, lessons learned and experiences from the field.
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Guided and Out-of-State Hunts
Find, Recommend, shared LRO member hunts, or Look for guiding here.
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Optics and equipment
Discuss rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, scope mounts, rings, bases, levels, indicators, tripods, and other optics-related equipment for long-range shooting and hunting. Share reviews, setup advice, comparisons, troubleshooting, and real-world field experience.
Scopes
Discuss rifle scopes for long-range shooting and hunting, including scope selection, magnification, reticles, turret systems, tracking, zeroing, mounting, setup, durability, and real-world performance. Share review, comparisons, troubleshooting, and experience with optics from all major manufacturers.
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Rangefinders and Binoculars
Discuss rangefinder, binoculars, and range finding binoculars for long-range shooting and hunting. Share reviews, comparisons, setup tips, ballistic integration, ranging performance, optical quality, durability, and real-world field experience with equipment from all major manufacturers.
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Spotting Scopes
Discuss spotting scopes for long-range shooting, hunting, and field observation. Share reviews, comparisons, optical performance, magnification, reticles, durability, and real world performance with spotting scopes from all major manufacturers.
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Scope mounting systems, accessories, and tripods
Discuss scope bases, rings, mounts, rails, tripods, shooting supports for long-range rifles and optics support
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Shooting and Training
Discuss long-range shooting techniques, training, practice, positional shooting, rifle setup, range development, shooting drills, and ways to improve accuracy and consistency in the field or at the range.
Shooting Ranges
Discuss shooting ranges, range facilities, long-range opportunities, and places to practice and train.
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Practical Shooting and Competitions
PRS, NRL, Steel Match, etc...
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Getting Started
New to long-range shooting? Start here! Learn the fundamentals of rifles, optics, setup, ballistics, and building solid shooting skills.
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Shooting Techniques
Form, rests, bags, or what ever involved for a steady long range shot
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Accuracy, Precision and Hit Probablity
Discuss rifle accuracy and precision, group size, dispersion, consistency, hit probability, wind effects, shooter-induced error, and the factors that determine practical accuracy at distance. This section is for evaluating the true capabilities of the rifle, ammunition, shooter, and complete shooting system.
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General Archery Talk
All long range archery that does not fall in a sub forum below
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Your Current or New Bow
Show us your Archery set up
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Archery Shooting Techniques
Tips and Tricks for accuracy to stretch them out
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Arrows, Broadheads and Nocks
Discussion on arrows and Broadheads
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Bow Tuning and Assembly
How to assemble and tune your Long Range Bows
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Your Archery Hunt Stories
Tell about your hunt
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Classifieds
Know who you are dealing with and keep it legal. Long Range Only assumes no responsibilities.
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Good Deals!!
Post good deals here to share with the other members, or ask others where to find good deals on items.
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