Originally Posted by
Whisky Creek
You forgot about the 3rd school of thought Goat. Never ever shoot at an animal, because it doesn't present itself exactly like the target at the range did, or the picture in the magazine with the target overlay on it, and because the bullet might not hit exactly where you intend....
And, since you made the limiting insinuation in your "schools of thought" let me add another, which I think David Heitsman was probably getting at.
Use a bullet / cartridge adequate to do the job under ideal conditions and shot opportunities, AND also one which will allow a little room for error in times where "shit just doesn't work out exactly as planned".....
"Walk softly and carry a big stick" AND swing it well.... Not possible you say?
I carry a .340 Wby Mag for moose, bear, bison etc..... I could use my trusty old .30-06, my .308 or even my .257 Wby to do the job, but for a few reasons I almost always grab the .340.
Because some folks refer to it as a "cannon" does that mean that I am a poor shot with it? Does that mean that I am not a very good marksman and that is why I carry "a cannon"??? So that I can shoot poorly????
What do you carry for moose, bear etc???
Maybe, if you have time, bring it down to the WSSOBC with you and we'll see if we can sneak off to PAW325's private range and try a few shots.
I'll bet you, you won't "out shoot" my cannon.......