I’ve used both ffs and thermals extensively. FFS is waaaaaay more of a game changer than thermals for daytime hunting. Not even same ballpark.
Night hunting predators with thermals is more akin to ffs for fishing.
Isn’t that same argument for thermals or drones with deer and elk hunting? Thermals and drones don’t kill the animals, they just help you find them.
Btw, I’m not against thermals or ffs. Just funny how we accept the tech we accept and think the rest is killing the sport.
I hear you. I used to feel the same. I have a 30-06, a 338 lapua, 375 Ruger, and 416 Ruger. Ha.
But the reality I have experienced has been different. Over thousands of rounds of 223/5.56 shooting the last few years has shown me the opposite of what you said. I shoot it better at ranges up to...
One of main 223 benefits is that it is fun and relatively cheap to shoot. So you practice more. Become a better shot. We all know putting the first shot in the right place is the single biggest predictor of success, regardless of cartridge.
Btw this is with an 18” barrel. I wouldn’t hunt with...