Originally Posted by bushrat
Originally Posted by Paul39
Re simple "just good enough" rifles and sights, and "one box of ammo is good for two seasons, no need to waste it practicing", the tellers of hunting tales will brag about how many deer they killed, never mention how many got away wounded.


Six of one half a dozen of the other. Seen guys with half minute rifles who shoot lots wound/lose critters at long distance from prone with bipods, rests, range finders and spotter assistants. Brag about how many deer they killed, never mention how many got away wounded.

Shoot at what you can hit, don't care if it is a 4 minute rifle or one that shoots 1/4" all day long. Know your limitations.

That's the truth. Know your limitations, and practice realistically. Many more rounds are fired from the bench than from field positions. Heck, I've seen ranges with benches crammed so densely that there really isn't room to shoot unsupported.

Paul

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