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injun · November 7, 2005, 06:18 PM

I think every hunter should have first most and foremost on his mind that he has the personal responsibility to know that the shot he fires is going to hit his game in an area which give swift, humane kill. That said, a sub MOA would seem to be very important to an individual taking a 350 yard shot. But moreover, it is not required for an individual to enjoy hunting and to ethically take game. There are hunters who should never attempt a 350 yard shot, either because the gun or the hunter's own skills limit the probably of hitting the vitals somewhere along the lines of a crap shoot.

I have passed on shots because i felt they where beyond my ability to complete successfully. Even so, I still was able to bag most of the game after rewarding stalks. And isn't that what hunting is all about?

November 7, 2005, 06:18 PM	#27
injun Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Posts: 16	The limits of hunter and gun. I think every hunter should have first most and foremost on his mind that he has the personal responsibility to know that the shot he fires is going to hit his game in an area which give swift, humane kill. That said, a sub MOA would seem to be very important to an individual taking a 350 yard shot. But moreover, it is not required for an individual to enjoy hunting and to ethically take game. There are hunters who should never attempt a 350 yard shot, either because the gun or the hunter's own skills limit the probably of hitting the vitals somewhere along the lines of a crap shoot. I have passed on shots because i felt they where beyond my ability to complete successfully. Even so, I still was able to bag most of the game after rewarding stalks. And isn't that what hunting is all about?