That's not how it works. A bad shot often results in the animal bolting. Imagine being slapped with a 2x4 in the ribs. What would your reaction be? Bend? Run? A semi-auto is a piss poor response to piss poor hunting.
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Sure? If you had a bolt action in this scenario and only by yourself, pretty sure you'll be scared shitless.
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Semi auto hunting rifles aren't common but they do have their uses.
One was posted here in hot deals:
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Recoil reduction is a common selling feature for hunting semi-autos. You'll notice that this particular rifle is chambered in powerful cartridges. Smaller individuals hunting big game would benefit from this.
A faster 2nd shot is always a benefit. Contrary to your claim, a faster 2nd shot can result in a greater chance that the animal is recovered quickly and easily.
When hunting in bear territory, faster followup shots increase survival chances if you encounter a grizzly.
You mentioned rifles, but semi-auto shotguns are extremely popular for hunting ducks and geese. They come in as a flock, so having 3 shots in rapid succession can considerably improve your harvest.
And this isn't hunting, but a light (Mini 14, AR15, etc,) semi-auto is popular for predator control among ranchers and farmers. Wolves and coyotes hunt in packs, so there's pretty obvious benefits there if someone needed to defend livestock.
Of course, there are downsides, so it's up to an individual to assess his needs. But you're simply wrong in your implication that semi-autos don't have a place in hunting.
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It's not a false equivalence. Saying an ar15's only purpose is to kill is like saying a Ferrari's only purpose is to drive 200mph.
Sure, it can do that, but chances are the owner never will and can still enjoy it for the other things that it can do.
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My purpose of owning them is to enjoy shooting targets as a sport, just like someone would with golf clubs, baseball bats and race cars; i guess you don't see a purpose in owning one of those either.
None of my guns has ever been used to harm anyone or any living creature, nor do I ever intend to.
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Archery.devil2k wrote: ↑ My purpose of owning them is to enjoy shooting targets as a sport, just like someone would with golf clubs, baseball bats and race cars; i guess you don't see a purpose in owning one of those either.
None of my guns has ever been used to harm anyone or any living creature, nor do I ever intend to.