Millwright
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I see a lot of articles on such long range hunting cartridges as the RUM, WSUM, etc not to mention such things as "Sendero Rifles", "Beanfield Rifles", "Pronghorn Busters", etc. Add to that range-finding/compensating super scopes. Then we have nimrods using rests and seats in elevated blinds placed long before the season opens.
One can make the argument these rifles/cartridges are "rich boys' toys' for those too lazy or inept to hunt, but want the 'thrill of the kill' . At the distances cited deer haven't a clue anyone's about.
Making a killing shot on an animal as large as a deer from a rest in a stand across open country at 300-400 yds isn't much of a challenge. At least to those used to shooting 'minute of wood/rock chuck/ Pdog ' at the same or greater distances, IMO. I suspect if we're to preserve the tradition of hunting we're going to have to address the ethics of this sort of 'hunting'. >MW
One can make the argument these rifles/cartridges are "rich boys' toys' for those too lazy or inept to hunt, but want the 'thrill of the kill' . At the distances cited deer haven't a clue anyone's about.
Making a killing shot on an animal as large as a deer from a rest in a stand across open country at 300-400 yds isn't much of a challenge. At least to those used to shooting 'minute of wood/rock chuck/ Pdog ' at the same or greater distances, IMO. I suspect if we're to preserve the tradition of hunting we're going to have to address the ethics of this sort of 'hunting'. >MW