I wouldn't worry too much about the long range hunting until you can consistently shoot 5" groups at the range you mentioned, 1,000 yards, under field conditions, not ideal range conditions.
And when you can do that, you should consider entering the National Matches at Camp Perry.
So9
12 posted on 04/14/2006 1:50:26 PM PDT by Servant of the 9
(" I am just going outside, and may be some time.")