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Rifle dilemma
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<blockquote data-quote="Bullmark" data-source="post: 2124319" data-attributes="member: 113003"><p>After many years of shooting many calibers up to a .338, I have formed some pretty strong conclusions. In no particular order: For one, dead is dead. A well placed shot with almost any caliber will kill a deer. </p><p>Next, the importance of that well placed shot. You really need to practice at a distance before lobbing lead at an animal. </p><p>I'm not talking about full days at a range every week....but at least enough sessions to learn from and make adjustments. </p><p>Next, and true for everyone I know, you won't practice with a rifle that u don't like to shoot, mainly because of recoil. </p><p>Many will say, and it's true, that they don't feel recoil when shooting at game. But at the range they feel it....I know I do. </p><p>If I haven't shot a rifle at longer distances, I'd have no confidence. </p><p>So it all kinda ties together. </p><p>And for me, I've settled on the .280ai as the one that checks all the boxes. I've owned several and maybe it was the builds/loads or some combo, but the felt recoil is minimal juxtaposed with the range and stopping power. </p><p>Ive never shot 1000yds....I'm impressed by those that do, but 400-500yds is a long ways. I was a diehard serious bowhunter for 25yrs and it was all about how close I could get. </p><p>Anyway, if you're gonna have one rifle to meet your needs, make sure it's one that you'll look forward to shooting, and not have least bit of reluctance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullmark, post: 2124319, member: 113003"] After many years of shooting many calibers up to a .338, I have formed some pretty strong conclusions. In no particular order: For one, dead is dead. A well placed shot with almost any caliber will kill a deer. Next, the importance of that well placed shot. You really need to practice at a distance before lobbing lead at an animal. I’m not talking about full days at a range every week....but at least enough sessions to learn from and make adjustments. Next, and true for everyone I know, you won’t practice with a rifle that u don’t like to shoot, mainly because of recoil. Many will say, and it’s true, that they don’t feel recoil when shooting at game. But at the range they feel it....I know I do. If I haven’t shot a rifle at longer distances, I’d have no confidence. So it all kinda ties together. And for me, I’ve settled on the .280ai as the one that checks all the boxes. I’ve owned several and maybe it was the builds/loads or some combo, but the felt recoil is minimal juxtaposed with the range and stopping power. Ive never shot 1000yds....I’m impressed by those that do, but 400-500yds is a long ways. I was a diehard serious bowhunter for 25yrs and it was all about how close I could get. Anyway, if you’re gonna have one rifle to meet your needs, make sure it’s one that you’ll look forward to shooting, and not have least bit of reluctance. [/QUOTE]
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