I at least appreciate your view, you generally find someone opposed to a firearm and think they don't belong in hunting but you at least accept it is another persons choice. I like them for their versatility, and it is what I am comfortable with. It was similar to what I was trained with in the military and I am very comfortable with the rifle. Shooting them I also find very fun but also very accurate.

Not sure on the try hards you mentioned in the other thread but we have those types here as well. Think the difference between the guys you meet and the ones here at the range ---> this is their life. Being that Camp Lejeune is right here nearly everyone you will meet like that will be Active Duty or a Veteran I just see it as them being them. Comfort and familiarity probably does play a big role.