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rickyrick · November 8, 2012, 01:57 PM

I cringe when I hear of missed or multiple shots.

I wasn't taught to hunt by my elders, but I was taught to shoot.

I am responsible for the final disposition of every bullet that I fire. I will not fire unless I am sure I can put it in meat or significant backstop. With that philosophy, I rarely have to look for animals. Pulling the trigger and hoping for the best is irresponsible.

I get it.....mistakes happen, most have pulled a shot once in life.

November 8, 2012, 01:57 PM	#5
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Location: Mesquite Jungle Desert, West Texas, USA Posts: 2,280	I cringe when I hear of missed or multiple shots. I wasn't taught to hunt by my elders, but I was taught to shoot. I am responsible for the final disposition of every bullet that I fire. I will not fire unless I am sure I can put it in meat or significant backstop. With that philosophy, I rarely have to look for animals. Pulling the trigger and hoping for the best is irresponsible. I get it.....mistakes happen, most have pulled a shot once in life. __________________ *Navin R. Johnson*: "He hates these cans!!!! Stay away from the cans!!!!"