Originally Posted by The_Yetti
Maybe I read a different story than everyone else, but your "super" rifle gave you the confidence to "make" the shot, which ended up hitting the bear to far back, which caused the bear to suffer all night before finally being put down the next morning by your friend?


No, you read the correct story. I can't figure out what so many before you were reading and why congrats are being tossed around like something noble was accomplished. If I caused an animal to suffer all night, the last thing I'd do is slap myself on the back and pose for "hero" shots. What a deal.