Don’t let these people fool you. I also guided in Alaska for all species. There will be times when you will take a 600 meter shot. You will either wound one, and won’t have a clear shot until they get that far away, or the conditions won’t allow a closer stalk.
If you are skilled enough and have your equipment tuned correctly, 600 meter shots are not difficult. Especially with the new range finders available. This new technology has saved many animals from being crippled, as well as, satisfied many a hunter. They are an absolute requirement and the best money you will ever spend on equipment.
If you are not skilled or well trained in shooting, then you should not be in the field anyway. Even a 100 meter shot coming from an inexperienced, poorly prepared hunter, is unethical.
Well you didn’t read my original post clearly as I’ve said throughout this thread that I am not shooting at animals at 600 yards. I just enjoy target practicing at post-600.