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You're missing a lot (and a longer season) by not getting a "stick & string".
I've seen enough game wounded with "sticks", and although I've always been a fair shot with a bow I don't feel any need to risk adding to the count. Game I've shot with a rifle has always gone down quickly if not immediately. To date my longest shot on big game has been 350 but now I'd be pretty comfortable at 600 in good conditions with my .300 WM or 7mm RM. As I stretch my capabilities my options will remain the same and I'll still be willing to let game walk.
