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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 1718812" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>I would like to make, what I believe is a valid point, and then exit this "fruitless" debate.</p><p></p><p> Given that the shooter is an expert marksman, has and properly uses all of the tools at his disposal.....the shooter cannot know, beyond all certainly, that the animal will not move just as the shooter makes the shot. While the bullets impact placement may only be several inches away from the intended placement, it can be a critical "several inches". It is at this time, especially with smaller calibers at extended ranges....that the larger, more powerful cartridges, can (not guaranteed) produce a kill or at the very least provide an injury severe enough that the animal may be harvested! I might add, and it is "duly noted" and accepted..... that a severely misplaced shot cannot be compensated for by any common, shoulder fired, hunting firearm. However, a bullet from a larger caliber, with a higher mass projectile, may, provide a kill with the marginal shot placement.....where a lesser cartridge "may not"!</p><p></p><p> Obviously, this concept can be carried to extremes. Just as making shots on game animals at extended ranges, with marginal cartridges.....just for "bragging rights"!</p><p></p><p> Many hunters/shooters prefer to carry that small insurance policy when hunting big game!</p><p></p><p> Tirade over, memtb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 1718812, member: 75451"] I would like to make, what I believe is a valid point, and then exit this “fruitless” debate. Given that the shooter is an expert marksman, has and properly uses all of the tools at his disposal.....the shooter cannot know, beyond all certainly, that the animal will not move just as the shooter makes the shot. While the bullets impact placement may only be several inches away from the intended placement, it can be a critical “several inches”. It is at this time, especially with smaller calibers at extended ranges....that the larger, more powerful cartridges, can (not guaranteed) produce a kill or at the very least provide an injury severe enough that the animal may be harvested! I might add, and it is “duly noted” and accepted..... that a severely misplaced shot cannot be compensated for by any common, shoulder fired, hunting firearm. However, a bullet from a larger caliber, with a higher mass projectile, may, provide a kill with the marginal shot placement.....where a lesser cartridge “may not”! Obviously, this concept can be carried to extremes. Just as making shots on game animals at extended ranges, with marginal cartridges.....just for “bragging rights”! Many hunters/shooters prefer to carry that small insurance policy when hunting big game! Tirade over, memtb [/QUOTE]
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