.243 - Just Enough, Not Enough or Perfect
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Imagine you were the absolute best in the world at shooting big guns.
Does that mean you don't shoot the smaller ones better?
Taking the reasoning to the extreme, this is what I am saying. Others might say "people don't shoot big guns well". Seems like a dumb assumption, until you actually see the person shoot.
At the end of the day, if you shoot your rifle well, big or small, that's what counts. But without direct, equivalent comparison, no one can say whether or not (or how much) they shoot the smaller cartridges/lighter recoiling rifles better.
Does that mean you don't shoot the smaller ones better?
Taking the reasoning to the extreme, this is what I am saying. Others might say "people don't shoot big guns well". Seems like a dumb assumption, until you actually see the person shoot.
At the end of the day, if you shoot your rifle well, big or small, that's what counts. But without direct, equivalent comparison, no one can say whether or not (or how much) they shoot the smaller cartridges/lighter recoiling rifles better.
How much better do I need to shoot them Joel? The two most accurate out of the box rifles I’ve ever owned were a Remington 243 and a Ruger 375 Ruger. I know that because of the groups I shot with them.
Just how small have elk become these days?
Just how small have elk become these days?
Keep trying. It's getting better.
Don't worry about it.
Is this where you hit the report button, and file a hurt feelings report?
R.
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There are a portion of big bore shooters who do it for macho/ego reasons, that only lasts so long if there is any recoil anxiety lingering in the back of their dome. There are a larger portion of small bore shooters that decry big bores due to their own acknowledged or un-acknowledged fear of recoil. It is easier to scapegoat someone or something or some practice than it is to address your own anxiety.
The reason this discussion will never be settled and most people refuse to address their own flavor of anxiety is that anxiety at this level is often subconscious and is NOT rational, no amount of rational argument or evidence can force someone to confront and deal with their own anxiety. By "flavor of anxiety" I am referring to "recoil insecurity" for the small bore crowd and "perceived masculinity" for the big bore crowd. This of course does not apply to everyone in either camp, only an individual can make that determination, in humility and honesty.
I can guarantee that this concept will draw much ire... human beings go to great lengths to avoid acknowledging that anxiety is present in their psychi, and to greater lengths to avoid dealing with it.
The reason this discussion will never be settled and most people refuse to address their own flavor of anxiety is that anxiety at this level is often subconscious and is NOT rational, no amount of rational argument or evidence can force someone to confront and deal with their own anxiety. By "flavor of anxiety" I am referring to "recoil insecurity" for the small bore crowd and "perceived masculinity" for the big bore crowd. This of course does not apply to everyone in either camp, only an individual can make that determination, in humility and honesty.
I can guarantee that this concept will draw much ire... human beings go to great lengths to avoid acknowledging that anxiety is present in their psychi, and to greater lengths to avoid dealing with it.
There is enough moderators watching this that know darn well I haven’t reported your post. But be a victim. That’s fine.
Joel, no doubt whatsoever that it’s harder to shoot a heavy recoiling gun properly. I takes way more mental control to block it out.
