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Forestwalker, I have no doubt a hit at 300 yards was done-sometimes- in the old days.
2 things to remember: they didn't write about the misses.
And, a hit, and a quick, humane kill are different things.
For hunting, I think 300 with a ML is not wise.
In my .50, I use a Minie ball, which carries a lot more energy than a round ball at longer ranges. I have shot the rig at targets at 150 yards, and I would consider 150 the farthest I would shoot while deer hunting. And to shoot that far, conditions would have to be perfect- no wind, a solid rest, and plenty of time to shoot at a deer that was not alerted.
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