Shoot, Yep,once the shot is gone,there is no way you can get it back. Over th decades I have passed up on many shots because I was unsure of th background or a positive ID of the target. Saves a LOT of grief in the long run
Seeing the scope data for a 600 yard shot kind of staggers my mind. In my humble opinion,shots for big game should not be over 100 yards. Of course,terrain and other factors are involved but that is my opinion. Obviously shots at varmints are long