And a few extra years. Maybe my footwork isn't as quick and fancy as it used to be, but that's why I've been working on my skills with a scoped 30-06, the same reason that I carried an M60 hog when I was in the infantry: I want to reach out and touch someone long before it becomes hand-to-hand. I've gotten to the point where I can consistently put 10 rounds downrange at a 300-yard target and cover the shot pattern with a playing card. Now, I'm trying for 350 ...
Look up and read Matt Bracken’s....When The Music Stops
He wrote it a few years ago. Very insightful and he hits on exactly what you’re doing.