People here are very defensive when the terms "gun" and "practical" are used together. Many people have many things that are not practical, like private jets. However, if they can afford them great!.
Target shooting these weapons is like riding bulls. People do it, but it ain't for everybody. If you do like it then it is like nothing else. Personally I prefer a smaller caliber in full-auto, but I still like shooting El Roy's Barrett.
Do you understand the reason I used 'practical' was because I was told that it was something nefarious?
The max legal speed limit in America is about 75 miles per hour yet my car will do 140 miles per hour. Goobermint doesn't regulate the maximum speed that a vehicle is capable of and they trust I will drive safely and monitor my speed and punish me when I break the speed laws.
Why should my use of firearms be any different ? I do the wrong thing , punish "me" not America......
Stay safe Eeeek !