Long-range shooting is something I have a deep respect for. The idea of hitting a target from thousands of yards despite things like the wind, the bullet’s path through the air, the patience to wait for the right moment to take the shot, all are beyond me as a shooter. As a result, I have a deep respect for those who can make those long-range shots.
Now, a gentleman in Texas claims to have made the longest shot in history.
A West Texas man has taken aim at becoming one of the world’s top marksmen.
Bill Poor, 41, says he hit a target from 3 miles away with a .408 bullet on Jan. 14 near Midland.
Hitting a target from that distance would break the record of 2.8 miles set by retired Navy SEAL Charles Melton in September.
For Poor, it was a shot that was three years in the making.
“It didn’t happen overnight,” he said. “It took a lot of homework and a lot of science.”
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5 comments:
I've personally witnessed a 3" pattern at 1 mile,but this is insane.
If I could shoot a 3 inch group at 300 yards I would be extremely happy.
SUSAN OLSEN
of Peace Alliance of the Lower Shore, and who goes to the Unitarian Fellowship on old Ocean City Road
SAYS
BAN ALL GUNS
Now bring him to DC and let him clean out this swamp of scum-people.
Thats The Best Next Door Neighbor I'd Like To Have !!!!
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