ol' Pap would be singing a different tune if he had the chance to use the hell outta one.....
No doubt, but OTOH, I have to walk in and tote everything where I hunt, and push through brush, briars, and head-high weeds. Adding another 6-9” to the length of my rifle, not to mention the weight, is a no-go for me. Pushing my old wrinkly azz through all that, often with the rifle held in one hand by the grip, is tough enough. Been lightening up my load, especially the rifles, with two just over six pounds, and another on the way very soon.
I do appreciate very much the guys that show up at the range with cans on their minor cannons.