First we should agree on definitions.....if the guy/gal can't make that shot (300+/- yards)...I wouldn't call him/her a "great woodsman/hunter"! That definition is reserved for the person that has the skills...including the skill to make such a reasonable shot! They might be a good woodsman...but if they can't shoot at that range with a decent, properly sighted, set up centerfire rifle...they certainly don't deserve to called a "great hunter" (A "great" hunter is one that spends the time needed to excel in "all" of their craft...not just part of it.). And yes...it would also be a fine display of shooting skill!

And before any one misunderstands....I don't personally believe in titles like "great hunter". Instead I prefer, a good hunter...an ethical hunter...a conscientious hunter...a thoughtful hunter...and the list goes on. (Great people are people that find cures for Cancer....Diabetes....or find ways to bring meaningful improvements to the lives of others.....there are not "great hunters". They are "well known hunters"....or well crafted hunters...etc.)

And I still think this thread is "about satisfying egos"......period!

P.S. What's that old saying? People with big egos..(er was that drive big cars)...have little we****.........