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The “It’s just a hunting rifle” Saying Bugs Me
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1762665" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>In my opinion there are distinct differences between a"Hunting Rifle" and a "Long range hunting rifle" The long range hunting has taken on more of the target rifle features so it is easy to tell the difference. And the requirements for the traditional hunting rifle are far less demanding. So when I hear some of these boast, I look at the rifle and know if it is truly a hunting rifle or a long range hunting /target rifle Most of the time I am un impressed with the shot. some seem to think that the more money they spend automatically makes it a better performer, and especially when it is the newest designer cartridge.</p><p></p><p>Now If I were to see a 30-30 make a 1000 yard shot, I would be impressed as long as it was on paper.</p><p></p><p>Most deer hunters only require a 1 to 2 MOA rifle. Others like myself require a 1/2 MOA or better for the same purpose. But to hunt consistently 600 yards + there are many different requirements and even though it will do this, If it is a designated hunting rifle I would still call a hunting rifle although not the average hunting rifle.</p><p></p><p>I personally don't care if a person wants to call his rifle a hunting rifle as long as it will consistently perform at the need level for the game and distance. If he chooses to use a rifle that is not up to the task. That is not the rifles fault or what you call it.</p><p></p><p>No need to get upset, just consider the source</p><p></p><p>Just saying</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1762665, member: 2736"] In my opinion there are distinct differences between a"Hunting Rifle" and a "Long range hunting rifle" The long range hunting has taken on more of the target rifle features so it is easy to tell the difference. And the requirements for the traditional hunting rifle are far less demanding. So when I hear some of these boast, I look at the rifle and know if it is truly a hunting rifle or a long range hunting /target rifle Most of the time I am un impressed with the shot. some seem to think that the more money they spend automatically makes it a better performer, and especially when it is the newest designer cartridge. Now If I were to see a 30-30 make a 1000 yard shot, I would be impressed as long as it was on paper. Most deer hunters only require a 1 to 2 MOA rifle. Others like myself require a 1/2 MOA or better for the same purpose. But to hunt consistently 600 yards + there are many different requirements and even though it will do this, If it is a designated hunting rifle I would still call a hunting rifle although not the average hunting rifle. I personally don't care if a person wants to call his rifle a hunting rifle as long as it will consistently perform at the need level for the game and distance. If he chooses to use a rifle that is not up to the task. That is not the rifles fault or what you call it. No need to get upset, just consider the source Just saying J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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