Man that is some serious skill right there! I have shot a lot of paper with everything from pistols to rifles and, to be honest, popping pumpkins and chugging beer sounds like my idea of a good time!
Jokes aside, some of the people I have shot with have serious talent in long range shooting. Such a fantastic skill to enjoy and become good at. I believe everyone should have some sort of hobby shooting experience as it does build respect for firearms and the people who collect and follow the rules with them.
Those who develop a skill like yours are on another level, or are maybe Swiss. ;).
In-depth and informative again old friend!
Guns, pumpkins and beer, what could ever go wrong?
I'm not Swiss, but I found an affinity with long-range shooting. I liked the way so many factors have to come together and then all rely upon breathing, and the movement of one single finger, to complete. I make my own ammunition, precision loads, these days but back in the day used match-grade ammunition...adding that element in is another interesting (to me) part of shooting at long range. Developing the load, testing it to find the right one for the rifle, is a fascinating process but critical to accuracy and repeatability.
All together I find the entire process enjoyable. (Frustrating at times also.)
And...a pumpkin or three have been punished...despite me not being much of a drinker.