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Old 10-26-2009, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by deer slayer Jr.
Put it this way, if you had to put your dog down because of a bad injury, would you shoot him behind the shoulder ?
nuff said !
Never thought about it like that, makes it a lot clearer[/quote]

Would you shoot him from 70 yards?
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by deer slayer Jr.
Put it this way, if you had to put your dog down because of a bad injury, would you shoot him behind the shoulder ?
nuff said !
Never thought about it like that, makes it a lot clearer[/QUOTE]

Well kinda......if I had to shoot my dog to put him down, it would be point blank, not at 50, 100, 500, 600 yards. I get your point, but I think it's kind of apples and oranges.
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by iSnipe
Most people taking head shots haven't "had too" either. It's more about the latter of your words.

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Hoyt_shooter -... please. LOL!

OBVIOUSLY the guy who said he was a marine sniper who allegedly wounded all those deer is either lying he was or the person who said that about him is misinformed; possibly stretching the truth. Hmm?

Most shot techs who are formerly trained don't mention their credentials for a variety of reasons; one being they know there's no real need to.

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Well iSnipe, I'm just trying to be diplomatic, not judgmental, but to be honest, I think a 600 yard shot might be a stretch, but I'll never know. I mean, c'mon, 600 yards is a little over 3 tenths of a mile, and to hit a target the size large grapefruit, that's tough. I sure as hell can't do it. I might could do it 1 out of 5 or 6 tries, with a spotter, solid rest, and a kick a$$ scope. But...who knows, I watched my grandfather, a retired marine, hit 5/6 coke cans with his 1911 Colt 45 at 50 yards. I would of never believed it if I didn't see it myself. He later admitted it was a bit of luck, but 5/6 aint to shabby at all. Good luck this season.
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:42 PM
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Well kinda......if I had to shoot my dog to put him down, it would be point blank, not at 50, 100, 500, 600 yards. I get your point, but I think it's kind of apples and oranges.
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Thats fine, your confident level on head shots is point blank range, mines much further.

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Old 10-26-2009, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fingerz42
Never thought about it like that, makes it a lot clearer
Would you shoot him from 70 yards?[/quote]

If he's rabid I would.
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zrexpilot
I have a friend that supposably was a sniper in the Marines. He wounds more animals than anyone I know.
First of all it is Supposedly, not supposably, second, that is the key word...Supposedly was a Marine Corps Sniper. One shot one Kill is the motto Marine Corps Snipers do not miss. Marine Corps snipers make the best shot possible, and will not take a shot they cant make with 100% certainty. In the field that can get you killed not to mention failing the mission objective....IDK which would be worse.
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:37 PM
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I don't take neck or head shots, not because I can't but because I choose not too. Vitals in the path or nothing for me. I honestly could care less about saving a little meat vs losing a deer. My absolute favorite shot is a 1/4 away where I take out the opposite shoulder..after i take out the lungs of course.

This is one debate that will never see an end...
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by zrexpilot
Thats fine, your confident level on head shots is point blank range, mines much further.
I believe it, and and it seems you are proud of it. Since it works for you, I would keep doing it, but I believe for the average shooter they would be better served sticking with the higher percentage shots. Or, maybe I am just sub average shooter. I shoot app. 1.5" groups consistently at 100 yards, but that's me. This "argument" people are having is like the classic, "which caliber is better for deer?" It's all about shot placement, confidence and proficiency with your weapon. Best of luck this season.
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by zrexpilot
So you got a ribbon for accuracy back when you were in basic training, whoopty doo.
Unless your TACP or Combat Controll you havent handled an M4 since basic training, expert.
What is it you do in the AF.
I have a friend that supposably was a sniper in the Marines. He wounds more animals than anyone I know.
I hunted some bases here in town, we had one dufus shoot at noises in the woods. Was that you.
nope..i shoot every 6 months because i deploy every 6 months...and i shoot expert wearing a gas mask in both handgun and rifle...

you are forever a douch bag.
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Old 10-26-2009, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by djdkman
nope..i shoot every 6 months because i deploy every 6 months...and i shoot expert wearing a gas mask in both handgun and rifle...

you are forever a douch bag.

HAHA LMFAO!!! Atta Boy HOOORAH! Nice work
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