Have a #1 in 30-06 in the safe. Never hunted it.
It's cool, looks nice.
But it's a heavy POS.
Have numerous bolts that are lighter.
A couple are more handy.
A pump (hate pumps) that is similar weight.
I don't pull the trigger to miss, don't pull if a good shot isn't anticipated.
I've killed several deer that were missed by the first shot.
Had some that needed a follow up. Sometimes later, sometimes right now.
I do not care enough about one shot kills to let an animal run off or hang around.
If given an opportunity, I shoot agin.
Really like the fastest follow up shot available. (Except using that dang pump. But it is fast!)
Love hunting with a flintlock.
Go figure!
