02-11-2012, 02:55 PM
stokesrj Wrote:Hi John,
Well said, it isn't the caliber, weight of the bullet, bullet construction, velocity, muzzle energy, power factor, knock down index or any of the things conveniently calculatable that results in humane kills. All it takes is the removal of a vital organ to kill an animal and that takes very little energy. But it is absolutely required that the vital organ be hit to achieve the goal.
Bob
I gave you way too much credit after reading a statement like that. So you believe everyone can make the perfect shot? That there is never wind, everyone always knows the distance, that there is never a branch in the way, that everyone carries a book with the 'skeletal' structure of the animal they hunt, I wish. After a statement like above you are going to have people read this and believe that their .223 is good to go. We don't need comments like yours on these forums, it will give up and coming hunters, young people, etc. the wrong impression and give the tree huggers even more ammo.
Bwaites, now you know what i'm getting at, poor advice that I won't be a part of on this forum. Reread what I was saying and there are people like Bill A., who takes offense when I directed none at him or the Grendel (I own two of his rifles). Personal attacks are not my cup of tea, solid advice is, and I mean solid, its not what I can do with a rifle in my hand, its how we can apply solid logic for others, there is little of that on this forum. I'm amazed at some of the comments in this thread and on this forum. Might as well remove my account, I won't be coming back, this isn't a place to learn, it is not a place where others can seek solid advice.