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Old April 6th 04, 06:25 PM
G.R. Patterson III
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Malcolm Teas wrote:

Assuming that I'm NOT flying an ag plane, what's a good altitude to be
above to avoid gunshot in hunting season?


1,000' AGL will keep you well out of shotgun range. A good rifle can carry several
miles, but that's measured on the flat when the rifle is fired upwards at a 45 degree
angle. Accurate range for a rifle is only from about 300 yards to 1,200 yards. Most
rifle hunters will not be firing in the air unless they're deliberately shooting at
you. In that case, your best hope is the fact that few of them have much practice
trying to hit objects moving as fast as you are. Most rifle hunters don't know how to
lead a target, either. Most shotgun users are quite good at it.

George Patterson
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