Thread: Thermal Optics under scrutiny?

Originally Posted by woods223

Initially I thought ‘fuck you Dave Benfell’ but then again he’s allowed his opinion. Personally, when when culling animals I’ll use whatever equipment I can if it helps to get numbers. But when hunting recreationally the use of thermals is a no go for me. Using a thermal makes it ‘spot and shoot’, removes the hunting challenge. Hunting presently has never been easier compared to 80-90’s, handheld thermals aren’t needed. Just my opinion, others will probably disagree. Lastly, I no longer regularly buy Rod and Rifle and probably won’t while Benfell is the editor.

I understand you personal view here, but as you are out hunting 4x a week or so you are in a very different position to someone who only goes out once every 6 months to try to get a deer for the freezer. Given limited time and limited chances, the occasional hunter will gratefully accept any advantage offered.
As @Tahr said, hunting ethics are something for the individual to be comfortable with.
The R&R editor sounds like the person that would have knocked optical sights (scopes) when they were first introduced. We all know where that has gone.