[Salavee]

Interesting Thread

It appears that Cartridge choices are all over the board as could be expected.. and bullet placement is paramount to a clean kill. All good to this point, But sooner or later reality sets in. Considering the Flak I will,no doubt, be receiving, I have a few observations ithat I have acncumulated over the year,s that I will share.
First off is regarding shooting .Like some others on here I have done my share , at both shooting ranges and in the field.. I have yet to see the average shooter shooting sub MOA, or even MOA at any range and at any time and at any distance in tha past 60 or so years. Some can do it regularily, sure, but not the vast majority. What I witness at the ranges tranlates to the field with the field being even worsre ,as most of the shooters seldom. if ever,. even frequent a Range.

Good to very good shot placement ,as it applies to the field is out the window for most. given all the variances that can occur in that scenario... "Nuff said. on that point.

Next is cartridge choice. This is where i really come unstuck. With the miriad of choices and marketing hype out there today it's no wonder. The idea of matching caliber and bullet weight to game mass appears to be obsolete.Seems that the modern method is to shoot the lightest cartride,with the lightest recoil that can be found and make it work well on anything, regardless of size. Thinking perfect shot placement and excellent bullet construction will make up the difference. Well, No it won't. This same rationalization with a Caliber 30-40 thou larger will make a
the big difference ..with a much bigger hole.. however, this probably wouldn't be a good option.on a Mtn Ultra light weight rifle. The rifle should have a weight and profile that tames the cartridge's inherent recoil. Easy enogh to do. So is learning to manage recoil.

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