[natman]

Originally Posted by GarandTd

I'm a decent shot, but I know there are many marksmen that are much better than me with training, better equipment, and shooting venues that allow them to advance their skills.

However.....

Shooting at a stationary 4 foot white circle at 600 yards in the prone position from a mat or deck is not going to compare to shooting a deer, possibly in motion, in 3 foot prairie grasses while standing unsupported from hundreds of yards away..

I'm not trying to discredit the target shooting prowess of anyone, including competitors and those in the military, and I'm not looking to be impressed. I am simply asking for real world experiences, good and bad, relevant to the the thread.

Ethical hunting kills with iron sights

Target shooters are capable of amazing shots, but the biggest differences are that they shoot at known distances and get sighting shots, neither of which apply to hunting. Also, deer rarely have nice high contrast circles of the proper diameter on their fur.