Civility is your concern? Or is it just getting your feelers hurt because when folks read this:
"Will a .270 Win or 30-06 work on BB? Absolutely. But I'm not one of those guys who can't shoot anything with more recoil. It just takes practice and focus."
They read EGO...
In case they missed it in the first part of the first post there was also this:
"Bigger is better. If you can hit with it. And many, with practice, can hit well with rifles up-to or beyond the .375 H&H."
Of course the fact guides are constantly pointing out the frequent failures with clients shooting more gun than they can tolerate, but that means nothing compared to the EGO involved.
Then you pontificate a bit more with:
"How many BB have you shot? While you criticize others' opinions?"
With how many bears behind you? That's right, it screams EGO.
Over and over you patiently explain how well you shoot medium bores... Still ignoring the repeated complaints of experienced guides with hunters packing more recoil than they can tolerate...
And then you state:
"In my experience, the useful forums are where people discuss topics openly without fear that they might be accused of "daring to question" something, especially if they aren't really questioning it, but just discussing the factors and limits."
You are not questioning anything. You are stating that everyone else is wrong and the medium bores are much better than the '06 class, from 277 on up. Based on an experience of one on the larger end, rather than actually experiencing what can truly be done on the smaller side.
You fail to grasp the very important distinction there, obviously.
Maybe you missed the fact Phil put your misunderstanding about his experiences with the 30-06 to bed as he has repeatedly over time.
Many guides use 30 caliber stuff for back-up for bears.
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
