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<blockquote data-quote="30calyooper" data-source="post: 1860689" data-attributes="member: 107258"><p>So true...Never had a dead critter ask what the velocity was! The difference between 2900 and 3100 FPS is a lot less critical than being patient and getting a clean shot into the kill zone.</p><p></p><p>As long as accuracy is there and velocity provides reasonable killing power with the right bullet for the targeted species, there are no worries. Think of it like this - What do we do with youngsters learning to hunt? Teach them safety and good markmanship with reduced loads, proper hunting techniques like shot placement, and if necessary restrict their hunting range until they work up to handling the more powerful loads. Then emphasize staying within the capabilities of there skill level and the cartridge they are using.</p><p></p><p>We've all met the handloader who (for example) wants to turn a 30-06 into a 300 magnum...pointless and dangerous! When marksmanship and hunting skill levels exceed the range of the firearm in hand, it's time to look at moving up to the next level. Lots of affordable options on the market today...If you can afford to hunt you can probably find a way to upgrade that 30-06 to a 300 magnum. Might not be the prettiest rifle out at the range, but no one laughs when you tear the heart out of the X ring at 200 yards. </p><p></p><p>And it goes the other way too - I once watched a guy shooting with a very pricey rifle and a scope that cost more than my first pickup truck...and watched him spray lead all over paper at 100 yards with it. Guess a big wallet does not automatically translate into small groups! So as HESPCO said - find the load that works. Practice with it and enjoy hunting responsibly. Do your part and it won't let you down.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="30calyooper, post: 1860689, member: 107258"] So true...Never had a dead critter ask what the velocity was! The difference between 2900 and 3100 FPS is a lot less critical than being patient and getting a clean shot into the kill zone. As long as accuracy is there and velocity provides reasonable killing power with the right bullet for the targeted species, there are no worries. Think of it like this - What do we do with youngsters learning to hunt? Teach them safety and good markmanship with reduced loads, proper hunting techniques like shot placement, and if necessary restrict their hunting range until they work up to handling the more powerful loads. Then emphasize staying within the capabilities of there skill level and the cartridge they are using. We've all met the handloader who (for example) wants to turn a 30-06 into a 300 magnum...pointless and dangerous! When marksmanship and hunting skill levels exceed the range of the firearm in hand, it's time to look at moving up to the next level. Lots of affordable options on the market today...If you can afford to hunt you can probably find a way to upgrade that 30-06 to a 300 magnum. Might not be the prettiest rifle out at the range, but no one laughs when you tear the heart out of the X ring at 200 yards. And it goes the other way too - I once watched a guy shooting with a very pricey rifle and a scope that cost more than my first pickup truck...and watched him spray lead all over paper at 100 yards with it. Guess a big wallet does not automatically translate into small groups! So as HESPCO said - find the load that works. Practice with it and enjoy hunting responsibly. Do your part and it won't let you down. [/QUOTE]
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