Winchester Safari or Alaskan?

[HankBuck]

Sheesh, we’re really getting off topic now.

We get it Hank, you hate suppressors. You’re not going to change anyone’s mind about them and no one will change yours. Just move along.

@samson7x thanks Sam for your insightful post, I don’t hate Suppressors and have used them for specific applications (night hunting etc..) as previously described. Others like them for many uses and those born after 1980 might feel they “need” them…they are new to the Hunting scene and will become more common going forward. There is an intense focus on “gear” that did Not exist 50 years ago - likely due to media, advertising, hunting shows etc.. and my children and their Spouses reflect this: They Can’t hunt turkey without a Turkey Camo Shotgun and it also “needs” a scope/red dot etc.., Can’t hunt ducks without “motion decoys”, can’t deer hunt without 6 kinds of scent/piss etc.. I don’t contest that all these things can add value but None are “needed”. Some people are more interested in the “gear” then Learning How to Hunt & Shoot. Not trying to convince anyone, older hunters have commented on this before me and Younger Hunters don’t care what Old guys think —I sure don’t hunt like my Grandfather (but I still use his guns). I listen to everyone but respect those with real experience gained in the field, age could be a factor but Days-in-the-field weigh heavily. I know one Young hunter that hunts deer 90+ days a year and All on his own - he knows more then Me and has earned his knowledge thru direct observation —- I “learn” things from Him about deer and turkey hunting even though I’ve been hunting 30 years longer then him.