06-25-2014, 03:22 PM
LR1955 Wrote:I shoot High Power and compete in winter biathlon. I shoot steel at unknown distances when I can find a place to do so, but don't assume the steels I have are E-Sils. I wish I had a place close by to set in steel to long ranges but that isn't the case. I spent many years training Army precision Riflemen following my career. Don't assume my standards were always minute of man.
LR55
Therein lies one of the major differences between you and me, LR55. I have neither the time or budget for shooting that many rounds and as a consequence, my skills have not evolved as fast or as far as yours likely have. I need all the help I can get. Heck - that is why I signed up for LRRPF52's class, this fall.
LR1955 Wrote:So, you won't get much of an argument going between me and anyone else here. I would just caution newer guys to temper their trust in some of this technology. It does work but unless you are going to extremes, it doesn't work as much as one may think.
LR55
Nor would I argue this point. Top drawer tools don't make people into craftsman. Training, skill and experience does. I've seen plenty of hacks with nice shiny tools do things to fine wood that is considered criminal in 40 states.
The reason I started this thread in the first place was to share my experience and the lessons learned. If anything, LR55, one can see from my OP that my experience directly supports your cautions on these apps.
So, yes - not so different.