I am not surprised some one with your limited skill set sees nothing wrong with maximizing a photo op by switching rifles and pretending one used a less capable rifle.
Possibly others view this as dishonest because bolt actions with high power variables and bipods are a bit of an advantage compared to iron sighted lever guns.
It's a great bull, why lie?
It's not your bull, why do you care so deeply?
When some one lies about how an animal was taken it bothers me.
You are fine with lies and whatnot because you simply dream of actually doing something.
Or a better question, do you really think it's any of your business what he shot it with? Ask yourself why you're so concerned with other people's business.
Simply because lying on hunting sites sucks.
Sure guys like you don't see a problem when other guys lie about how a hunt went down.
It bothers me.