Is it wrong to let someone else get first blood with a rifle?

If he does kill it just make sure he doesn't put a notch in the stock for you. Better hunted with than not hunted at all.

OR

You shoot it and he cuts his tag. Win win situation you get to see Mr. Ruger in action and he gets the bear. :evil: ;) :runaway: :eek: :D
 
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Good for both you & your rifle to let someone else get the first game with it. Hopefully, he doesn't drop it [the rifle] in all the excitement... :eek:
 
This question was actually on my mind for most of the weekend.

Just got back from three days sheep hunting with my dad, we've both got trophy tags, both got non-trophy tags.

Now, dad's over 60 -- this was his second backpack sheep hunt. Last trip we did he packed his own rifle -- but this trip, to save on weight, we just packed my new Tikka in 7mm Rem mag.

We found one squeaker legal ram, but didn't make the stalk. I figured he deserved at least another year, and we didn't find any lambs or ewes. But if we HAD had a chance at a shot, I would've given it to my dad. I wouldn't mind passing up a shot at a lamb or ewe, not even minded passing up a shot at a good ram -- I figure I've got lots of sheep hunts left. But I WAS worried about the karma of letting someone else take first blood.

But I guess that issue didn't arise.

My answer to your question, Gatehouse, then is:

Maybe?
 
Karma is indeed real.

From Wikipedia

"The explanation of karma can differ per tradition. Usually it is believed to be a sum of all that an individual has done, is currently doing and will do. The results or "fruits" of actions are called karma-phala. Karma is not about retribution, vengeance, punishment or reward; karma simply deals with what is. The effects of all deeds actively create past, present and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own life, and the pain and joy it brings to others."

Yo momma!
 
Loaning a rifle is the sign of a solid friendship... it is on the same scale as letting someone ride your motorcycle. It says that you trust that person totally and if something happens to your gear then your buddy is good for it... no contracts... no worries... no apologies needed with friends.:yingyang:
 
BIGREDD said:
Loaning a rifle is the sign of a solid friendship... it is on the same scale as letting someone ride your motorcycle. It says that you trust that person totally and if something happens to your gear then your buddy is good for it... no contracts... no worries... no apologies needed with friends.:yingyang:
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Exactly..

And..this thread is a humour post, anyway.:evil:
 
lending a rifle is likelending a camera. I have collections of both.

I would notlend most peoplemy best camera or rifle because it is too much for them and the results can be a disaster.

If you borrow a camera from me it would most likley be some kind of autofucus 35mm.

If you borrow a rifle it will most likeley be a Lee Enfiled 303 sporter with a fixed 3X scope.

If you have a little competence you will get satisfying results with either. in fact, the 303 has more kills than I do.

I am not familair with a 375 Ruger. Sounds big. I have a 375 H&H double rifle. It is a bit much on black bear (303 is great) and if it doubles it can really spoil your day. You have never been "kissed" by a scope until you are kissed by a doubling 375.

Don't you have anything more suitable as a loaner?
 
GANDERITE said:
lending a rifle is likelending a camera. I have collections of both.

I would notlend most peoplemy best camera or rifle because it is too much for them and the results can be a disaster.

If you borrow a camera from me it would most likley be some kind of autofucus 35mm.

If you borrow a rifle it will most likeley be a Lee Enfiled 303 sporter with a fixed 3X scope.

If you have a little competence you will get satisfying results with either. in fact, the 303 has more kills than I do.

I am not familair with a 375 Ruger. Sounds big. I have a 375 H&H double rifle. It is a bit much on black bear (303 is great) and if it doubles it can really spoil your day. You have never been "kissed" by a scope until you are kissed by a doubling 375.

Don't you have anything more suitable as a loaner?
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You didn't even read the first post, did you?:evil:



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Two good friends at our camp a few years back had a little mishap. One borrowed the others nice new Winchester featherweight shotgun. It came back with a gouge in the stock. The lender was not impressed, and suggested the friend buy the shotgun. Friend was not impressed, but did just that. There was some friction, but the two never got into it at all.
The fact that the Lender was a fifth degree black belt that stood 6'3" may have played some small part. :D
 
John Y Cannuck said:
Two good friends at our camp a few years back had a little mishap. One borrowed the others nice new Winchester featherweight shotgun. It came back with a gouge in the stock. The lender was not impressed, and suggested the friend buy the shotgun. Friend was not impressed, but did just that. There was some friction, but the two never got into it at all.
The fact that the Lender was a fifth degree black belt that stood 6'3" may have played some small part. :D
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I'm not worried about him gouging the synthetic stock too much.:evil:
 
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