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<blockquote data-quote="rhouser" data-source="post: 1489899" data-attributes="member: 18752"><p>Defining hunting definitions changes my view.</p><p></p><p>My rock-locked patch balled shooting black powder rifle is deadly accurate within bow hunting ranges and I can generally first shot out kill a bow and arrow hunter at 40 yards (if it's not raining and the pan doesn't fail).</p><p></p><p>My iron-sighted 1895 Marlin 38-55 loaded with black powder and hard cast lead boolit will generally first shot out kill most flintlock rifles at 50 to 75 yards.</p><p></p><p>My Custom Remington 700 29" Hawk Hill MTU barreled 300 RUM with a custom TAC MATCH chamber and a sightron SIII LRMD scope on a badger 20 moa rail will generally first shot out kill most any commercial sporting rifle at 700 - 800.</p><p></p><p>Other stuff I think about:</p><p></p><p>Brass cartridges are more reliable that panned primers (especially in bad weather).</p><p></p><p>Can the game stomp or eat me (this changes weapons and tactics for me)?</p><p></p><p>What will be the stalking ranges for my hunt (how good am I)?</p><p></p><p>Based on the above, I can then choose a suitable hunting tool.</p><p></p><p>Do I have the stalking skill to approach with 40 yards of my game? If so, than any of my arsenal will probably be good enough. None will be an "insult" to the game.</p><p></p><p>Accuracy levels needed to achieve my hunting outcome depend on my hunting skill. The tools I need for a successful hunt are driven in large part by my hunting skill. A great shooter who can't hunt will not get much game.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents.</p><p>v/r rch</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rhouser, post: 1489899, member: 18752"] Defining hunting definitions changes my view. My rock-locked patch balled shooting black powder rifle is deadly accurate within bow hunting ranges and I can generally first shot out kill a bow and arrow hunter at 40 yards (if it's not raining and the pan doesn't fail). My iron-sighted 1895 Marlin 38-55 loaded with black powder and hard cast lead boolit will generally first shot out kill most flintlock rifles at 50 to 75 yards. My Custom Remington 700 29" Hawk Hill MTU barreled 300 RUM with a custom TAC MATCH chamber and a sightron SIII LRMD scope on a badger 20 moa rail will generally first shot out kill most any commercial sporting rifle at 700 - 800. Other stuff I think about: Brass cartridges are more reliable that panned primers (especially in bad weather). Can the game stomp or eat me (this changes weapons and tactics for me)? What will be the stalking ranges for my hunt (how good am I)? Based on the above, I can then choose a suitable hunting tool. Do I have the stalking skill to approach with 40 yards of my game? If so, than any of my arsenal will probably be good enough. None will be an "insult" to the game. Accuracy levels needed to achieve my hunting outcome depend on my hunting skill. The tools I need for a successful hunt are driven in large part by my hunting skill. A great shooter who can't hunt will not get much game. Just my 2 cents. v/r rch [/QUOTE]
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