Heck yeah! 50 cal head shot and just suck the eyeballs out DRT and if you miss the head no foul

You know what guy's.......he did not ask for anyone's opinion on whether they would take the shot or not. If you can't shoot that far so be it.....DON'T POST!!!! Some of us can and do shoot that far routinely. My feeder is 195 yds from my blind. If you cant shoot that far tough crap. Don't put him down for asking the question. If you purchase the correct gun, optic and ammo or (Reload) 500 is a chip shot. I hunt in my blind each morning until the sun is up a bit. Then we ride in a high rack and/or spot and stalk. We don't all hunt brush country. Let me see you sneak up to 100 yds. of an Auodad in open country. AINT HAPPENING. I know my post wont be liked by many. I don't post much on here and I am on the forum weekly. Just sick and [censored] tired of seeing sportsmen divided. If your terrain does not allow you to shoot past 150 fine. If I decide to shoot a doe at 900 yds and I feel like I can make a clean shot with a Tomahawk missile it is none of your business and I dont want to hear your lecture!!!! I'm not interested. Quit freaking putting each other down come together as Sportsmen and help each other. He did not ask for your super sniper, navajo indian bloodline sneaking tactics. He wants to shoot it at 500 yds.

To answer your question OP either cartridge will more than do the job if you do your part. We hunt with 300 WBY, 300 Win, 7 mag., 270 WSM, 6.5 Creedmore and they will all do the job no better than one another at that range. You start stretching out a bit further, then in most cases the heavier bullets (BC) take over but your question was at 500. Let it fly. I hunt with a Sako A7 300 win Mag and a cheap Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmore. Both have Vortex PST 6-24X50 on them. They will make that shot with the correct conditions any day.

I don't believe the original post was meant to be taken this serious. Read through all his comments and mainly the part where he says "I don't think I would have taken the shot either"

Titan gets it, I'm not offended by anyone's response lol just proposing stupid hypotheticals

7mag. "I live for the thump."

lets change it up again.


80 yards, open sight marlin 39A .22 LR. Raccoon in the road.



Do you take the shot?

is the road on the ranch or public?

The Creedmoor, less wear and tear on my shoulder and less damaged venison on the doe.

Is she next to the road, or do I have to drag her?

it never cease's to amaze me on how many people get their panty's the crack of their a$$ because someone else is doing something they do differently or have different idea's

Let me say how proud I am of those decent ethical members who would pass on this shot no matter which rifle they had. I wouldn't shoot at a 200 BC at that range no less a doe. Too much respect for these wonderful animals. If you can do it consistently God Bless. I would be sick if I wounded one trying to prove something.

Lol at yalls answers!!!

Easy to pick out the creedmore owners!

Yes, I can shoot at and hit a target at 500 yards, and yes I would choose the 7 Mag over the CM.

With that being said, I read somewhere that a good marksman can shoot at 500 yards, a good hunter doesn't have to.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

Senko, You have just experienced a common scenario on this website which advertises itself as "A Friendly Place." Ask a question and watch the "experts/ multi-posters pile on. It often turns into a feeding frenzy.
You will find that some of your responders have had a bit too much to drink (although they rarely admit it) Some of them are "Legends IN Their Own Mind" A couple probably suffer from PTSD.
It is really none of their business why you would consider shooting at a big fat doe at that distance. All you asked for was a choice of weapon and why

Do not be surprised at your responses, it happens here, often. Roll with the punches and consider the sources.

I would vote for the Creedmoor because of superior ballistics at long range.


G'Day!

I would ask myself is this the best opportunity I will have, and if I agree it is, I would find another lease.

No. It might as well be a paper target. At 500-yards the deer has no idea I am there. If I make the shot - big deal. I'm in a blind resting a rifle with optics that can reach out that far. If something goes bad, (me, the wind, the animal moves) it is not worth injuring a doe. It not worth spooking something bigger or closer that may come in. No thanks, for me I'll pass. I want an adrenaline rush and my big game and this scenario isn't going to do it for me.

DH3, I am definitely starting to see that lol !

As long as you can handle a little disagreement, it's "a friendly place". If you're just another old fart that's positive he's right about everything and always knows best, then no, it's just a normal internet forum.