Dear Daryl!

I completely understand your concern. I am also often surprised, shocked even by a lot of things. Lately I was surprised, shocked even by Robert Mugabe, Toyota manual gearbox, Apple Q3 earnings, voltage oscillations in my Sansui stereo , Amateur category on Pornhub, and the new Bruce Springsteen album.

I personally like being surprised, it is always a new experience, and I like new experiences. I also like dark chocolate, single malt, public drunkenness, and Porsche cars. I bet you like some of these things too. See, these things we call bonds. They may be weird or awkward, but they are real, so don't try to fight it.

Let me tell you, being surprised is a natural reaction. It is the same feeling you get when that weird uncle we all have hugs you from behind, or as a serial philanderer you come to realize you are divorcing in a No-fault state.

So, what we learned here is there are good and bad surprises. Also there are good and bad Origami pots, but that is another subject.

Basically, what I was telling you is that it was a headshot. I didn't do it, and would never try something like that. I use Hornet for Varmmint on short ranges. I said it can and was done by a professional who ran out of bullets and had to shoot a wounded animal. European game is much smaller,and less dangerous than other Continents, so the calibers are smaller and less lethal. Double rifles are a passion. Calibers are just numbers.