Taking shots at 200 yards, most hunters would not even attempt it.?? I have received a lot of criticism when I?speak about the shots I have taken up to and over 200 yards.

Is it possible? Of course it is. With today's rifled barrels and the shotgun slugs that are on the market, if you know your gun, how to judge yardage and your bullet drop, 200 yards should be no different them 100 or 50.

When you are zeroed in at 100 yards and you are able to move back to 200. See were you bullet hits, measure the distance between your 100 yard shot and your 200 yard shot. That is how much you have to compensate on a deer.  The other thing you have to take into consideration is the type of bullet you are shooting out of your slug gun. A heavier grain bullet will drop more that a lighter bullet, but it will hold steadier when shooting through brush or wind. A lighter bullet is more sensitive to any movement or wind, especially when shooting 200 yards. Bullet design will also make a difference when shooting long distance.

Stream lined bullets, like hollow points will remain steadier then a wide lead slug   I currently shoot CCS slugs, my father has been producing these slugs since 1992. I shoot the 250 and 300 grain 2  20 gauge, it contains a 45 cal. Hollow point pistol bullet. These slugs are very accurate and they?have?less bullet drop then others on the market.

Practice makes perfect. The more comfortable you are with your gun and judging yardage, the more accurate your shot will be. Can't judge yardage? Pace off land marks or purchase a laser yardage finder, so you know were 100, 150, and 200 yards are.

Practice on paper so you know what your bullet drop is. Knowing how much to compensate on a deer can be a bit tricky. Shooting a 300 grain bullet, at 200 yards my bullet drop is 14 inches, so my point of aim is about 6 inches above the deer's back. With a 250 grain bullet I would aim at the top of the deer?s back.

This takes a lot of practice but once you are comfortable and you know your bullet drop it will just come naturally. Safety is always a factor when taking long shots, or any shot for that matter.?Know what is beyond your target, before taking the shot. Always take your time and think about the distance, your point of aim, the compensation, your stability and what is beyond the target. You always want to be stable. "Squeeze" your trigger. Remember long shots are very sensitive especially when there's a lot of wind. 15 Mph cross wind can move your bullet up to 15 inches at 200 yards. 1 inch per 1 Mph at 200 yards with a 300 grain bullet. A lighter bullet would move even further off target. With practice anyone can make a 200 yard shot, safely and effectively. So the next time someone says they shot a deer at 200 yards, remember it may not be someone's illusion, it may be someone that knows their gun, yardage, and bullet drop.