Know and understand the anatomy of your large game animal. You can not place a killing shot if you do not know where it belongs.
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Importance of Shot Placement vs Power
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IMO: The mark of a hunter is crawling up close and putting a round ball in the critters ear. Works for me:
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Yes, the long range snipers are slob hunters. They shoot, and if something drops, they are happy. If not, they are too lazy to go see if there is blood way over there, if they can even find that particular spot.
I've shot thousand yard matches for over 40 years. The more I shot, the more I learned. I haven't shot at any animal over 200 yards for decades. Wind is fickle, and an animal can take a step as you launch a bullet. Bragging rights come from how close you got, not how far you shot.
I've shot thousand yard matches for over 40 years. The more I shot, the more I learned. I haven't shot at any animal over 200 yards for decades. Wind is fickle, and an animal can take a step as you launch a bullet. Bragging rights come from how close you got, not how far you shot.
This has been interesting to read the comments. Solanco gets it. Its all about shot placement and your abilities. When I started hunting I was told the bigger the caliber the better. Because a 30/06 kills them deader than a 30/30 or simular B.S. Dead is dead period. Right bullet or prb or razor sharp broad head in the right spot does the job. Also headshots always kill or spine shots. Nope not always and you end up with the animal suffering. Use the weapon that you are most capable with and don't take risky shots.
The animal your hunting deserves it..Rant over...
The animal your hunting deserves it..Rant over...
