Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Why so much tactical stuff?

The decline in the number of hunters and access to land is only part of the problem. While hunters numbers have declined the number of shooters has increased. Thirty years ago most gun owners were hunters 1st who shot a little at the range to develop loads, get rifles zeroed and practice a little. Todays gun owners are far more likely to shoot at the range and if they hunt it is secondary. They put a LOT more rounds down range every year and most are better shots than typical hunters of yesteryear.

Smaller calibers, less recoil and better accuracy are more important than how well it kills. The tactical stuff works better for that. And those who do hunt are finding that the tactical gear can work very well. It is natural that they would prefer to hunt with the same gear they are most familiar with at the range.

Some older guys just can't wrap their heads around why the 6.5 CM is so popular. As a true hunting cartridge the 270 is a bit better. But if looking for a dual purpose target/hunting cartridge the 6.5 comes close enough to 270 hunting performance, but is a far better option as a target round.