Even with my seven magazines, my range is limited at 400 yards. There are too many variables, and I don't get to practice at distances more than 300 yards, so I limit myself for the sake of a clean kill. But if you can find a way to make it work for you, by all means, go for it. The.308 Winchester cartridge is a popular choice for hunters who want a relatively flat trajectory, accurate up to 500 yards. The 7mm Remington Magnum is a larger version of the.30-06 Springfield, which is also a popular hunting round. So with less recoil and a higher bullet velocity, you can see why this combination is useful for long-range shots. In addition to being effective at distance, these cartridges also produce large wounds that will kill most any game animal quickly. A deer shot with one of these rounds will usually fall before it hits the ground. Of course, if you try to shoot anything but an antelope from over 100 yards away, you're in trouble. This type of shooting requires precision equipment, expert marksmanship, and plenty of time to prepare for your hunt. Virtually no one except veterans of extreme sports like hunting and shooting sports uses a rifle or shotgun beyond its recommended range.