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Definition of "tactical"
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<blockquote data-quote="Dave King" data-source="post: 33951" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>SSCoyote</p><p></p><p> I'll offer that some of the rifles used for LR hunting fall into the realm of what is considered a "tactical" rifle. My rifles, for the most part, would be considered "tactical" in that they are specifically "hardened" for rough use and "abuse". These rifles do not sport tight match chambers, are not tight necked and have been beefed up in areas known to fail during rough use. I could easily ship my 308 Win to a Marine sniper in Iraq and he/she would probably be quite comfortable with it as to durability and suitability to task.</p><p></p><p> I also often hunt in a fashion modeled on a more tactical background. Sand sock as a rear rest (always carried attached to my hunting "purse" (pack)). Bipod front rest, shoot from the prone position, positioned for a commanding view of a large area but not skylighted or landlocked. I expect to make a killing shot with the first round and am none too pleased to need a second shot.</p><p></p><p> I do not expect benchrest precision from my rifles SUB .5 MOA being adequate (many of my rifles will shoot in the .25 MOA area on a good day). I do however expect 1 MOA accuracy under most conditions and my hunting method (the more tactical model) allows me to achieve this easily. The drawback to my method is that I'm limited to about 1000 yards (far far edge) and am more comfortable with a 650 to 700 yard outer limit.</p><p></p><p> Does this help a bit???</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave King, post: 33951, member: 3"] SSCoyote I'll offer that some of the rifles used for LR hunting fall into the realm of what is considered a "tactical" rifle. My rifles, for the most part, would be considered "tactical" in that they are specifically "hardened" for rough use and "abuse". These rifles do not sport tight match chambers, are not tight necked and have been beefed up in areas known to fail during rough use. I could easily ship my 308 Win to a Marine sniper in Iraq and he/she would probably be quite comfortable with it as to durability and suitability to task. I also often hunt in a fashion modeled on a more tactical background. Sand sock as a rear rest (always carried attached to my hunting "purse" (pack)). Bipod front rest, shoot from the prone position, positioned for a commanding view of a large area but not skylighted or landlocked. I expect to make a killing shot with the first round and am none too pleased to need a second shot. I do not expect benchrest precision from my rifles SUB .5 MOA being adequate (many of my rifles will shoot in the .25 MOA area on a good day). I do however expect 1 MOA accuracy under most conditions and my hunting method (the more tactical model) allows me to achieve this easily. The drawback to my method is that I'm limited to about 1000 yards (far far edge) and am more comfortable with a 650 to 700 yard outer limit. Does this help a bit??? [/QUOTE]
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