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71. I think the OP was asking for actual facts and evidence.....

Reply to samsingh (Reply #19)

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 09:52 PM

Jan 2013

not ignorance and bigotry.

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Are semi-automatics really used for hunting? [View all] Justice Jan 2013 OP

They don't spray former-republican Jan 2013 #1

They are quite cabable of doing that. Kaleva Jan 2013 #24

after being modified, I would be surprised if hunters did this Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #27

They are clearly used for hunting children, where the meat isn't being kept. Robb Jan 2013 #2

Spot On - Well Said! cantbeserious Jan 2013 #4

Of course no one from the gunner camp wants to talk about this. Robb Jan 2013 #22

Well - Using Johnathan Swift As A Model - All Gun Owners Could Be Required To Eat Gun Crime Victims cantbeserious Jan 2013 #23

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2013 #88

there is no "spray" of bullets geek_sabre Jan 2013 #3

and you can pull the trigger 2 - 3 times per second intaglio Jan 2013 #13

Depends on your proficiency. geek_sabre Jan 2013 #18

I have shot deer with a semi-auto. Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #21

yes Go Vols Jan 2013 #5

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Yes. Since they only fire 1 round for each trigger pull, there is no difference jmg257 Jan 2013 #7

Semi automatics Oneka Jan 2013 #8

We have a few semi-auto hunting rifles madville Jan 2013 #9

"Spray of bullets" from a semiautomatic? You have a lot to learn about guns hobbit709 Jan 2013 #10

Why? BainsBane Jan 2013 #49

It has nothing to do with killing. It has to do with the mechanical operation of a machine. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #50

A machine that kills BainsBane Jan 2013 #51

So you don't let facts get in the way or your prejudices. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #53

And? BainsBane Jan 2013 #56

If you are against A and not B and can't differentiate between the two that is your problem. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #58

You response positions yourself as an extremist BainsBane Jan 2013 #59

Now you sound even more ludicrous. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #73

I asked you if that was the case BainsBane Jan 2013 #77

By not understanding the subject pipoman Jan 2013 #65

so your solution is that we should all spent our time BainsBane Jan 2013 #68

I don't care what you do... pipoman Jan 2013 #70

I'll be satisfied when the rate of gun violence goes down BainsBane Jan 2013 #72

Do you care about violence in general, or is "gun violence" pipoman Jan 2013 #74

of course BainsBane Jan 2013 #79

Existing laws aren't being enforced pipoman Jan 2013 #86

Enough BainsBane Jan 2013 #87

Silly tantrums is what will result in no answers. pipoman Jan 2013 #90

Semi-automatics are used for hunting and don't spray bullets Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #11

Yes, especially shotguns. Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #12

The difference in accuracy between a bolt & semi-auto is academic in the field. Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #25

Maybe, Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #26

Yes, those hunting situations are entirely different from short-range brush-busting. Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #39

My semi-auto is actually my most accurate rifle sir pball Jan 2013 #40

Yes, but not in that manner. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #14

If you never enjoyed the challenge of cutting down a running rabbit with a 22 semi Ligyron Jan 2013 #15

For many years, both shotguns and rifles ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #16

Yes. tradecenter Jan 2013 #17

by cowards or butchers maybe samsingh Jan 2013 #19

I think the OP was asking for actual facts and evidence..... PavePusher Jan 2013 #71

of course. thanks for the consistency. samsingh Jan 2013 #76

"Varmint" Hunting guns....I was familiar with. Evasporque Jan 2013 #28

This is my varmint rifle of choice tularetom Jan 2013 #78

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #29

He asked a question. He got answers. hack89 Jan 2013 #36

99Forever is no longer able to respond in this thread. aikoaiko Jan 2013 #38

Yes I use my semi auto shotgun for hunting. stumpremover462 Jan 2013 #30

Yes, but I don't much care for semi-autos for hunting... Comatose Sphagetti Jan 2013 #31

For close to 200 years, they have... derby378 Jan 2013 #32

I could see using a semi-auto with open sights hunting in heavily wooded or brushy country. brewens Jan 2013 #33

With all respect... Comatose Sphagetti Jan 2013 #43

For almost a hundred years. nt hack89 Jan 2013 #34

Semi autos do not spray obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #35

Well, thanks for show the world that your are 100% ignorant on just what semi-auto means. cleanhippie Jan 2013 #37

It's only a "spray" if you.. sir pball Jan 2013 #41

Yes, there is no spray, yes, no. krispos42 Jan 2013 #42

When you learn what "semi-automatic" means your questions will answer themselves cthulu2016 Jan 2013 #44

Yes, probably more often than not. OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #45

yes, especially shotguns for small game hunting arely staircase Jan 2013 #46

As others have suggested, it varies a lot based on the "kind" of hunting you're doing. Xithras Jan 2013 #47

Learn about guns, seriously hootinholler Jan 2013 #48

Written like a person that knows absolutely nothing about firearms. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #52

Yes, yes they are nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #54

real hunters use a bow and arrow firehorse Jan 2013 #55

They're really useful for small birds like quail or doves Shrek Jan 2013 #57

I prefer a bolt action to a semi-auto when hunting. Dr_Scholl Jan 2013 #60

So 75% of gun owners LWolf Jan 2013 #61

Target shooting? nt hack89 Jan 2013 #62

I guess. LWolf Jan 2013 #63

My entire family shoots hack89 Jan 2013 #64

Okay. LWolf Jan 2013 #69

It's a skill thing, quite Zen as well, is the point for me. sir pball Jan 2013 #82

That's good to know. LWolf Jan 2013 #85

We're not all homocidal wercal Jan 2013 #80

I know there are olympic shooting events, lol. LWolf Jan 2013 #84

I use the best tool I have for the job. sir pball Jan 2013 #83

no datasuspect Jan 2013 #66

Yep pipoman Jan 2013 #67

Yes. They don't spray. Yes. No. Seriously (nt) Recursion Jan 2013 #75

Here is a video that gives conclusive evidence that semi-autos are used for hunting. Undismayed Jan 2013 #81

Hogs are a literal plague on the land sir pball Jan 2013 #89

Many are shot around here and left for the buzzards an varmints madville Jan 2013 #92

Yes, seriously SpartanDem Jan 2013 #91