Dam,
I agree with what you've stated.
Believe me, it wasn't exactly what I wanted for a shot oppertunity. It is also about my self imposed limit on shots at game. The circumstances were in my favor : we topped a mountain and accross the valley on the next mountian was the bull. So the bull was unaware of our presence. Unfortunately, there was no way to get any closer. The other thing that I had in my favor was that it was dead calm and I could go prone on my bipod, which I did.
I will agree with you that the big boomers are not necessary.
To me, they are just alittle more insurance in case the shot presentation is less than ideal (but not unethical).
BTW, were in Wy are you located ? I have hunted mule deer and antelope around Saratoga with Jim Schell @ Rough Country Outfitters.
Tony.
