Len,
I was born in Nicaragua and knowing how many folks of Nicaragua as well of other places in Central America including Mexico believe, I think that the Mexican Guides were not just scared or frighten just by the fact that it was 666 yards, but also, because in their minds a shot that far away with those conditions on a little deer would definately take the devil's power to be able to kill it!!! I could be wrong but I do not think so! I would also dare to say that more likely they are of the catholic faith; not that all Catholics would believe it like that, but many do. In some folks' beliefs the 666 was only a vindication. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Seriously... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Remember, in those conditions a small deer like that appears to be way farther away than it really is!
Good Shooting!!!
Javier Moncada.