Because of some abuse, Idaho banned rifles that weigh more than 16 lbs. Seems some guys were using their range finders and .50 BMG rounds to take elk at long range. Sounds like enertaining shooting--but hard on the wounded animals that are not hit in just the right place. Wouldn't some 800 yd plus silloette shooting be about has fun? Come west boys and try some of that long range shooting at praire dogs during a Wyoming wind!