[toddst]

Would you care to back off 200 yards and have me shoot at you with a scoped Contender in .223? I'm even willing to cut you some slack and go for a head shot. I shoot first,and once I miss because of my obviously inferior weapon,you get to return fire with a single round from a .223 rifle of your choice. How's that sound?

Ahh,if Mr.Knox only had your expertise!

Sir, as a varmit hunter for over 50 years I know full well the importance of experience with the weapon used. Also the wisdom of selecting the right tool for the job.

The .223 Contender has its place and perhaps these terrorists are using it or an equivalent. However, we both know such a weapon is clearly at a disadvantage for controlled shot placement when compared to a rifle.

Mr. Know HAS my expertise. He also is ambitious and has worked tirelessly to take control of the NRA. Mr. Knox is always looking for press, which he has gotten in this article.

Per your challenge, I'll concede you are a threat to me at 200 yards with your .223 Contender. I would prefer we both go after the terrorist shooters with our weapons, as opposed to each other.

[sneakypete]

, I'll concede you are a threat to me at 200 yards with your .223 Contender.

Then why wouldn't the shooter in these sniper instances be a serious threat at half the distance with the same weapon? We ain't talking ground hogs at 500 yards,here. We are talking about making a torso hit on a stationary human at 100 yards or so.

I would prefer we both go after the terrorist shooters with our weapons, as opposed to each other.

I would,too. I was just making a point.

As for Neil Knox,he should have been elected president of the NRA,instead of that senile loser,Heston.