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The BPCR game is very interesting and the shooters are very good, but they are shooting at stationary targets that don't bleed and a bad hit is still a hit.For an open sighted double,I would say no farther than you can keep all shots on a paper plate.It would be the same with a scope, except the scope would extend the range.If the rifle/ammo is well regulated, I would guess 80-100 yds. for open sights and up to 200 with a scope.This could be significantly extended for a really well regulated, smaller caliber rifle with scope( ie 7x65R-9.3x74R).
Mike