I think part of what you feel is wrong with LRH, was originally stated in the first post. LR is what each of us THINKS it is, then responds accordingly. If one believes slug gun range is hunting, fine, no argument here, (I killed my first deer"The hard way", my fathers words, with my bow.) I too know what close is, but do find a challenge in distance shooting. And because I have the equipment, and some experience to engage at distance, do not feel the lesser for it.
