Stick & could chase tails all week, talking ballistic coefficients & sectional density, maintaining sub MOA @ extreme distance & the effect of the lunar cycle on the rotational speed of a streamlined projectile.

What it comes down to are two different applications of the hunting rifle. Mine is more traditional, the hunting of pronghorn, mule deer & elk with shots of 300 yards or much less if possible, while having rifle, ammo & mindset prepared to take a 400+ yard shot if conditions demand & I feel I can hit it.

His discipline is more modern & complex, the shooting of coastal blacktail deer @ distance from the high ground, employing a well rested rifle, laser rangefinder & a repeatable turreted scope.

Now, his black bear hunting falls more into a spot & stalk mode. But he, I think, will be first to admit that the 2 calibers under discussion wouldn't be anyone's 1st choice.


Pass the popcorn.


c/22