Question about shooting distances

[Hazcat]

I still go with the first answer.

[MikeBjerum]

I worded my question as vague as possible because I knew once I mentioned gun and caliber I would get a different answer.
I just wanted a general guide line on what would be considered short, medium, and long range with a rifle.

You worded your question as vague as possible because you have lurked here long enough to know how to start the entertainment 

I agree with Haz.  Why first is that if you fight with the cat you get clawed and secondbecause range is range, and sometimes you need a different caliber for a different range.  A .22lr will never be a long range gun even though we may say that 100 yards is a "long range" for that caliber.

[Badgersmilk]

I still go with the first answer.

Yep, +1 again.  Keeping in mind .308 is only hitting it's 0 at 200 yard range.  To be more specific, it could be said medium range starts at 300, and "long range" starts at 600...  At least that's what "the books" say.  I like Tom's numbers to.

[Hazcat]

Exactly, M58.  200 yards is not a long shot.  If it is too far for your gun then you are using the wrong caliber/gun. and you are a wise man for not crossing the cat!

[Timothy]

Look at the balistics charts for .308 and they will usually include mid-range trajectory in those charts.  Use that as a guideline for what suits you best. 

I, like you, have little use for shots outside of 100 yards so this has been an interesting thread but I've looked at enough balistics over the years and I would have to agree with the Marine, aka, Mr. Bogan and Sergeant Hazcat...

Navy guns shoot in MILES, close range for a 16" gun throwing a Volkswagon size round takes on a whole new meaning!

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[Rob Pincus]

I think it depends on context... for me, I'd say:

Short range: Inside of a building. (<10 yards)
Medium: Around buildings. (<100 yards)
Long: Open terrain. (>100 yards)

-RJP

[Hazcat]

I think it depends on context... for me, I'd say:

Short range: Inside of a building. (<10 yards)
Medium: Around buildings. (<100 yards)
Long: Open terrain. (>100 yards)

-RJP

Yes, but your view of the world is always a little 'different'. 

[MikeBjerum]

Yes, but your view of the world is always a little 'different'. 

I'd add to your comment, but he could kill me, or worse really hurt me, with that one right hand he shows 

[Badgersmilk]

That's a pretty intense look Rob has in his avatar...  I'm thinking if he ever tried "staring at goats" he may well take one down!