donparadowski said:
...............Where I hunt, I am in a tree stand on the corner of a 260-yard-long ploughed field full of both beets and corn. The deer like coming out the other end and if I have to shoot to the far corner I would be shooting the 300 yards. Only occasionally does a deer come out of cover on my end of the field. I have gotten quite good “talking deer” to get them to come close.
I shoot at the 200-yard range at the Detroit Sportsmen's Congress. I have lots to time to practice, practice, practice, and I do.......
Regardless of your rifle and load, you're at a disadvantage. Reason is, you're unable to practice beyond 200yds. Even if you have an accurate tight grouping 200yd rifle, taking hunting shots beyond your practice distance shouldn't be attempted. I know its very hard in MI to find a range that extends beyond 200yds. Those limited few that you can find, will be distant from you and most require a membership.
Giving an
approximation as example only, if you send a 290 or 300gr bullet at 2,100fps and zeroed at 100yds, you'll have approximately 8 to 10" drop at 200yds, but beyond that the bullet will drop very quickly. At 300yds your bullet would be dropping approximately 35-40". Note: these are all approximate numbers.
This is why its IMPERATIVE to practice at the ranges you may plan on shooting while hunting. Once you settle on a bullet/charge that is accurate, you have to find a range that will allow you to practice at more distance range. As previously recommended, move your blind closer. Shooting to 200yds for highly practiced shooters isn't uncommon. However once you attempt to shoot 300yds, many things come into play and wind being a HUGE determining factor.
There is a public range, but quite west of you called the Shooter's Coral, which has a 300yd range. I'm fortunate that in Alpena they have a public 600yd range. I'd suggest you first get an accurate load for 200yds on your home range, then without question if you plan on taking hunting shots beyond that, find a range and practice, practice, practice at 300. If you ever vacation on the northeast side, send me a PM.