I'm gonna side with Red on this one. I think I'm a fair shooter, better than some, not as good as others. I shoot and hunt because I love the sport. I have more firearms than the average and they run the scale from .22 to 300RUM and 444 in rifles and I love them all. Each has a purpose for me. I don't carry my 30.06 or .308 for groundhogs, why would I when I can carry the .223 or 22-250. I don't carry my .243 for elk either, I have something that should do a 'better' job if I do my part. Point is, I buy and shoot my firearms because I enjoy them. Something new, is like Christmas in July. It's like owning a Corvette. You can't drive 200 mph anywhere around here. Is it necessary? Of course not. Does it make you a better driver? Doubt it. Pain in the butt to bring home groceries. But most all American boys grew up wanting one, and if you own one, I don't hold it against you, it's just fun to have. The cannons are the same way. If you want to shoot a 505 Gibbs for deer, more power to you. I don't think I want to....yet.