Thread: Kimber Montana 7mm-08

Originally Posted by Sarvo

I watched a UTube clip just last night hunting Tahr in the Landsborough River - great vid
All Tahr were down low in the bush/scrub guts etc
One guy had no SUP and the other guy had one that must of made his rifle like a post - he was young and was also very fit and he hauled that thing through some awful tangles
I did notice on last day it was off.

If I was in that country an was using my Kimber - even given the fact its been shortened and SUP is right back near against forestock - I would have it off

You are quot
Most times you have enough time to screw it back on

I do not go along with the hearing thing sorry (unless on range) my hearing is perfect and have had 1000's of shots around my ears.
What about all the WWII - Nam guys etc - as far as I recall the only ones who suffered hearing prob after were from artillery? My father died with perfect hearing at 90 and he spent over 4 years on the front lines in N Africa and then Europe in WWII
There is no way anyone should get damage from an occasional shot - unless they forward of muzzle
Game scare - yes SUP make a diff there - but who these days is after more than 1 animal unless you are a culler
Recoil - was unaware of that - but do know if you shoot with it off (and it sighted in on) aim at the knee cap

You are quoting exceptions here. What you say is not supported by the science or general practical experience. Talk to any farmer about noise induced hearing loss - but you will need to shout. Me - I was a farmer and commercial hunter - 50% hearing loss at age 70.

And, if you can go a life time of hunting without some Wally firing when you were in front of the muzzle you have led a charmed life.

If you reply, please shout (use the cap-lock).

Originally Posted by Tahr

You are quoting exceptions here. What you say is not supported by the science or general practical experience. Talk to any farmer about noise induced hearing loss - but you will need to shout. Me - I was a farmer and commercial hunter - 50% hearing loss at age 70.

And, if you can go a life time of hunting without some Wally firing when you were in front of the muzzle you have led a charmed life.

If you reply, please shout (use the cap-lock).

Spot on Bruce