I learned:
That for the most part the East Hunts hot and the West hunts cold chamber.
That when I'm 55 I won't want to shoot anything bigger than 257 Roberts due to recoil tolerance or carry anything heaver than 7#. I will also want my wood stocked rifles back.
That experienced hunters have all taken elk, go for fixed scopes mounted low, don't clean their guns or shoot for groups.
That you need to shoot 10k rounds a year and shoot almost as well off hand to be a rifleman.
That the 223 will wack a deer every time, DRT. Buckshot for deer is totally inadequate (don't say that in VA)
That energy/speed doesn't matter, only where you hit them. Don't even try the Texas angle.
That Remington and Browning rifles suck, Savage and Tikka can stay in the back of the closet.
Bob is right...... it's endless........
