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The “It’s just a hunting rifle” Saying Bugs Me
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<blockquote data-quote="6.5BR" data-source="post: 1767542" data-attributes="member: 9118"><p>Tell me about that squirrel rifle? .36 cal black powder? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>As to what makes a hunting rifle 'good enough' - let's not confuse shooting groups with game. Yes, sometimes follow up shots are needed and matter. Often times the first shot from a cold bore matters most, and if the shooter does their part, the job is done. I like many here appreciate accuracy, had a Ruger #1 that shot a sub half-inch group....at 330 yds, Kepplinger set trigger and 4-16 4200 scope...shot my longest deer kill, LRF 400 yds. The accuracy was a confidence booster, it took many animals...6mmBR. 105 Amax at 2850. In the end, you either hit your game...in vitals, or not. Often times a given rifle will do pretty well on that first shot cold accuracy, and so what if it groups poorly....if it shoots that first shot close to POA....and you make that shot count. Just a thought to consider.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="6.5BR, post: 1767542, member: 9118"] Tell me about that squirrel rifle? .36 cal black powder? :) As to what makes a hunting rifle 'good enough' - let's not confuse shooting groups with game. Yes, sometimes follow up shots are needed and matter. Often times the first shot from a cold bore matters most, and if the shooter does their part, the job is done. I like many here appreciate accuracy, had a Ruger #1 that shot a sub half-inch group....at 330 yds, Kepplinger set trigger and 4-16 4200 scope...shot my longest deer kill, LRF 400 yds. The accuracy was a confidence booster, it took many animals...6mmBR. 105 Amax at 2850. In the end, you either hit your game...in vitals, or not. Often times a given rifle will do pretty well on that first shot cold accuracy, and so what if it groups poorly....if it shoots that first shot close to POA....and you make that shot count. Just a thought to consider. [/QUOTE]
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