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August 22, 2013, 08:58 PM | #76 |
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Check the link in post 64 to answer that question.
It has more answers than that. Reading post 64 probably would have helped also.
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August 22, 2013, 09:33 PM | #77 |
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Though initial reports said 165 yards, measured distance was 169 feet. Meanwhile, the BG had just shot and killed a married couple. He was known to his neighbors as having a short fuse and a violent temperament, and he had just taken position behind a tree, having re-armed with a .30-30 lever rifle, when the officer arrived. Why would you be surprised at Stacy's assumption of Conner's intent, at that point? |
August 22, 2013, 10:38 PM | #78 |
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That is a pretty impressive shot if the yardage is legit.
My dad used to work at the county pd with a guy who shot a turkey in the head at 100 yards with his 4" .357 service revolver. However this guy's rep as a crack shot was already well established. The guy was just a phenom when it came to shooting handguns. Wish I was that good. So.... this 165 yrd shot.... Phenom, or lucky shot? |
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August 23, 2013, 06:20 AM | #80 |
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Good for the citizen, he did the right thing under those particular circumstances.
I do find it rather surprising that folks consider 56 yards to be some sort of lucky shot or something. Don't folks ever plink anymore?
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August 23, 2013, 08:53 AM | #81 |
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Even with the reduced distance, that's a pretty nice shot under those circumstances. He wasn't just plinking stuff that doesn't have the potential to shoot back.
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August 23, 2013, 09:25 AM | #82 | |
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Yeah, maybe the guy was just waiting for the bus. Conner had a dead body laying maybe 20 feet to his right when he was shooting. You have to have a brain to see the logicial and usual consequences to an action. If you are headed straight for a brick wall, you have to understand what will happen. The shooter had a rifle, he was behind a tree. He had killed two people and two dogs. A leo pulled in in front of him. He opened fire at the leo. And you think maybe he was just waiting for the bus? dc |
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August 23, 2013, 09:40 AM | #83 |
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again guys the distance was 165 FEET and as mentioned many times, just reading the article will answer most of these questions and doubts.
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August 23, 2013, 01:38 PM | #85 |
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56 Yards under stress now that is fine shooting. I've shot my 22LR S&W 17 at 50 yards often it does take a steady hand.
Didn't Elmer Keith shoot longer distances? |
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We are back to football fields again? Do you know how long a football field is?
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August 25, 2013, 05:46 PM | #90 |
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Okay, well a football field is 120 yards long so 2 football fields is 240. 165 yards isn't "nearly two football fields away."
Many folks see distance just fine.
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August 25, 2013, 06:18 PM | #91 |
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Still a good shot under pressure.
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August 26, 2013, 01:48 AM | #92 |
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Good for him America could use more citizens that are willing to risk themselves to protect others..hopefully the jury sees it that way and this man isnt punished for trying to do the right thing
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First, I commend the armed Citizen for taking action at great risk to himself.
Second, NICE SHOOTIN', TEX! Third, I am a bit sceptical about the range of 165 yards ...... unless the Mr. Stacy was not on the property when he made the shot: The RV Park at 7120 North Hwy. 183, Early, TX 76802 (this is the address in the news story - the name of the business appears to have changed) ...... It's a wooded area, and there are not many places one can see 165 yards ....... 165 feet? More likely. |
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Sorry, just read post 64.
Imagine that: MSM getting "minor" details wrong ....... |
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As I commented on Stacy back on post 21... Quote:
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August 26, 2013, 03:42 PM | #96 |
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And he made the shot with a 6" Colt Python.
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August 26, 2013, 04:24 PM | #97 |
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Well, if one must shoot a miscreant, a well turned out weapon would be preferable.
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