Thread: First rifle for older person? Meat hunting. Only be allowed one.

Originally Posted by Reliable

Thanks Guys.

Yes thought about that-managed a goat kill will head shot- only trouble is you have to be close, and they have to keep their head still, while I muck around-insert the magazine, chamber the pellet, find something to lean against,think is this OK - like do I really want to shoot this one, where will the projectile go if I miss,flick the safety, etc etc.And get this heavy 1 m long thing in place.
Thought further away = more time between them spotting me/them-and more sure of the kill.

Crossbow was a good idea too- apart from will be hanging in the first or second bit of supple-jack I climb thru.

Tried a native spear, can only throw it about 10m, and am useless at it-made good walking staff though.

Am I asking too much? Where should I compromise? if so.

I like you ability to analyse a conundrum