RE: hunting with the big .50?
If you're referring to me...I cannot. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Anymore I limit my shots to 100 yards or so even with my 270. (At chucks I'll shoot my 223 further)
Actually, I used to shoot a lot. I used to shoot out to 500 yards frequently. Then I took up bowhunting and personally don't see the sport in launching artillary at a deer two ridges over.
That said...I am NOT taking anything away from a person that can make those shots. It takes a lot of practice and even more $$$ to do this.
I just hate to see "bubbas" flinging lead past their effective range, which for most isn't more than 150 yards.
If a man can make that shot every time...then he is good, and has the best equipment.
GOOD HUNTING