Apples and oranges friend- most people I know who build cars do so from a pre-existing model... and the rest of it, you're comparing something that's totally different to the point I was making. I understand making your own bow, I understand doing a rifle build, but I don't understand going back to a technology that has been proven by history to be beyond obsolete. Spear fishing is one thing, but spear hunting? Maybe I don't get it, but the practice doesn't interest me at all... seems to me to be extremely counter productive.

And pride? You don't think people should take pride in hunting with modern methods? Rifles have been used for hunting since rifles were invented... guess our forefathers can't be proud of putting food on their table, in your eyes. Do you want to put yourself on a more even plane with your prey? Is that why you use knives and spears? I'd rather have a slight advantage (and rely on my skills in using my weapon). That's what separates the men from the animals, our ability to create and use tools. I understand your stance on purity in hunting, but to criticize others for their methods? Being pompous in saying "I wouldn't take pride in shooting an animal" that just comes off as being a massive douche. Not trying to belittle you, just trying to give you a little perspective. Personally, I find hunting a predatory animal, like a mountain lion, to be pretty impressive no matter how it's done. You may disagree, but being an ass about it is probably not the best way to go. Just my advice.