Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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The weather has lifted and you've had this bear in view for a couple of hours on the last day of your seven day Kodiak Island bear hunt. He's been nailing salmon in the shallows. Yes, the photo was taken on Kodiak.
You're at 175 yards. The wind is quartering, mostly left to right at about 15 mph, but gusty.
To clear the tall grass, you have to get higher than prone.
Take the shot or not? Tell me about your rifle, scope & load. Shot placement? Elevation data? Windage?
How about your shooting position?
Do you think a guide would be happy with a 175 yard shot at a bear out in the water?
Tell us!