WWII Vet Shoots 5" group at 1,000yds

Bartholomew Roberts · March 2, 2011, 09:27 AM

Great video if you haven't seen it yet... WWII vet Ted Gundy starts out making 1,000yd shots with a 1903A4 Springfield. They then give him a modern bolt action and he proceeds to make three consecutive head shots at that distance (about a 5" group).

The YouTube video is from a show called "Impossible Shots" on the Outdoors Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQRpAxGVg4M

JohnO · March 2, 2011, 10:41 AM

That was incredible. Great video. Thanks for sharing!

sirsloop · March 2, 2011, 11:00 AM

He shot 300yrds with the scoped replica WWII rifle, and 1000yrds with a Remy 700. Great shooting tho! I gotta say I'm always impressed with old timers. Time and time again I've been shocked with their abilities behind the trigger.

Palmetto-Pride · March 2, 2011, 11:28 AM

What a great man. What has happened to the mindset of our country today? I sometimes wonder if we have seen our best days....

geetarman · March 2, 2011, 12:04 PM

Google "George Farr." This guy was a RIFLEMAN!

Absolutely amazing what he did with a rifle.

This obituary from "The American Rifleman"

The following obituary appears in the August, 1935 issue of American Rifleman magazine:

For George R. Farr, one of the Nation's most picturesque and inspiring riflemen, "cease firing" has sounded; and this grand old sportsman of Washington, after a life of 76 years of vigorous activity and worthy accomplishment, now rests tranquilly among the hills of his beloved Evergreen State. "Dad Farr," as he was affectionately known to his thousands of friends and acquaintances, was one of those outstanding characters among men. His cheerful and magnetic personality drew men to him, while his sound philosophy and exemplary leadership held their loyalty through the passing years. Few men, through their marksmanship, have or ever will impress youth as he did at the age of 62, when in 1921 as a member of the Washington State Civilian Team he startled the shooting world by making a world's record of seventy-one consecutive bullseyes at 1000 yards in the classic Wimbledon Match at Camp Perry, and that with the Service rifle and its iron sights. Only the failing light from the sun below the horizon prevented an even higher score. As a result of that marvellous example of superb holding, aiming, and concentration the 2,000 riflemen assembled for the National Matches acclaimed Farr as a hero, and by voluntary subscription donated a massive silver bowl to be known as the George R. Farr Trophy and open to users of the Service rifle in future Wimbledon Matches. Not only was Dad Farr a distinguished range shot, but his marvelous long-range shooting at game is a legend in the Pacific Northwest, and far exceeds the accomplishments of the popular riflemen of tradition. He gloried in long shots at mule deer and mountain goats among the rugged peaks of the Cascade Mountains; and as indicative of his sportsmanship, his aiming-point was always the neck, so that his shot if not a clean kill was an equally clean miss that enabled the quarry to escape uncrippled. The National Rifle Association has lost a distinguished life member, and the rifle fraternity an inspiring example of superior sportsmanship; but those of us who have hunted with him, and have been blessed with an intimate association, have lost a friend that can never be replaced.

Geetarman

HunterGuy · March 2, 2011, 12:11 PM

Nothing but the deepest, most profound respect for what those guys went through.

geetarman · March 2, 2011, 12:25 PM

Hunter,

Roger that. I see some guys at the range weekly that just amaze me when they shoot.

I am talking guys who build their own rifles and bring their ammo in a 5 gallon paint bucket. And they STILL shoot 5 shot dime size groups. . .over and over and over and over.

They have so much to give and I have so much to learn.

If you want to be humbled, just come to Rio Salado on almost any day.

Amazing what these guys do.

I shot the best 5 shot group of my life with a guy who built two 22-250 rifles on different actions. He brought those rifles to the range to "test" them.

He beat my group with two 5 shot groups from two different rifles. . .

Geetarman

myshoulderissore · March 2, 2011, 12:35 PM

What a guy... Wow.

EVERLAST · March 2, 2011, 12:38 PM

Awesome...no words to say how impressive and how moving this is.
He is a national treasure.

ep2621 · March 2, 2011, 12:51 PM

+1 EVERLAST and everyone else.

I have so much respect for those gentlemen.

grubbylabs · March 2, 2011, 03:55 PM

That is simply amazing. I wish some of us had put some more effort into collecting their stories. It is amazing what they went through, would be good for our kids to read in history.

5RWill · March 2, 2011, 04:01 PM

Old timers are some of the most fascinating people to talk to. Amazing video thanks for posting. Hell of a guy.

Those 2 snipers that are with him are definitely top notch. They're on the Top Sniper II. Watching them is incredible, they're communication is outstanding as well as they're marksmanship.

I did an interview on a 90+ vet that was in operation D-day when i was in highschool. I agree we do need more of they're story. As one of the comments said probably the best generation of americans to have lived.

Brian Pfleuger · March 2, 2011, 04:03 PM

I saw the Impossible Shots episode when it first aired... they honored the gentleman with a US Army sniper "black hat". If I remember correctly, he is one of only 5 people to have ever been given the hat without "officially" earning it. Obviously, he more than earned it in "un" official ways. He is a true American hero. There's not a lot on TV that brings tears to my eyes, but that show did.

The "owners" of the Rem 700 that he used to shoot the 5", 1000 yard group even said that they believe such a group is beyond the capabilities of the rifle!

5RWill · March 2, 2011, 04:10 PM

I agree it's a moving feeling watching such a man like that get to do something he has dreamed about. I had to catch myself from tearing up. Sad that his generation isn't still around.

jhgreasemonkey · March 2, 2011, 04:39 PM

Absolutely awesome. These type of guys remind me of my grandfathers. Probably the greatest generation ever. Now the world is full of - well, nevermind that. Thanks for sharing this.

Ben Towe · March 3, 2011, 08:05 AM

I'm about as manly a man as you will find, but I won't lie, I cried a little... That is a marvelous video and Ted Gundy is a Real American Hero, something most of us only dream of being. God bless him.

sir_n0thing · March 3, 2011, 11:45 PM

That is awesome! Thanks to the OP for sharing that link!

cornbush · March 4, 2011, 07:23 PM

Awesome, they truly were a generation of honor, integrity, and unselfishness.

March 2, 2011, 09:27 AM	#1
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 13, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	WWII Vet Shoots 5" group at 1,000yds Great video if you haven't seen it yet... WWII vet Ted Gundy starts out making 1,000yd shots with a 1903A4 Springfield. They then give him a modern bolt action and he proceeds to make three consecutive head shots at that distance (about a 5" group). The YouTube video is from a show called "Impossible Shots" on the Outdoors Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQRpAxGVg4M

March 2, 2011, 12:51 PM	#10
ep2621 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 201	+1 EVERLAST and everyone else. I have so much respect for those gentlemen. __________________ When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished by how much he'd learned in seven years. ~Mark Twain

March 2, 2011, 04:01 PM	#12
5RWill Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,654	Old timers are some of the most fascinating people to talk to. Amazing video thanks for posting. Hell of a guy. Those 2 snipers that are with him are definitely top notch. They're on the Top Sniper II. Watching them is incredible, they're communication is outstanding as well as they're marksmanship. I did an interview on a 90+ vet that was in operation D-day when i was in highschool. I agree we do need more of they're story. As one of the comments said probably the best generation of americans to have lived. Last edited by 5RWill; March 2, 2011 at 04:08 PM.

March 2, 2011, 04:03 PM	#13
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,694	I saw the Impossible Shots episode when it first aired... they honored the gentleman with a US Army sniper "black hat". If I remember correctly, he is one of only 5 people to have ever been given the hat without "officially" earning it. Obviously, he more than earned it in "un" official ways. He is a true American hero. There's not a lot on TV that brings tears to my eyes, but that show did. The "owners" of the Rem 700 that he used to shoot the 5", 1000 yard group even said that they believe such a group is beyond the capabilities of the rifle! __________________ https://ecommercearms.com I am the owner/operator! Ask me for custom prices! No sales tax outside CO!

March 3, 2011, 11:45 PM	#17
sir_n0thing Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: WI, USA Posts: 281	That is awesome! Thanks to the OP for sharing that link! __________________ You can take the Texan out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the Texan.

March 2, 2011, 10:41 AM	#2
JohnO Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2000 Posts: 502	That was incredible. Great video. Thanks for sharing!

March 2, 2011, 11:00 AM	#3
sirsloop Junior member Join Date: January 13, 2011 Posts: 376	He shot 300yrds with the scoped replica WWII rifle, and 1000yrds with a Remy 700. Great shooting tho! I gotta say I'm always impressed with old timers. Time and time again I've been shocked with their abilities behind the trigger.

March 2, 2011, 11:28 AM	#4
Palmetto-Pride Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,071	What a great man. What has happened to the mindset of our country today? I sometimes wonder if we have seen our best days....

March 2, 2011, 12:04 PM	#5
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	Google "George Farr." This guy was a RIFLEMAN! Absolutely amazing what he did with a rifle. This obituary from "The American Rifleman" The following obituary appears in the August, 1935 issue of American Rifleman magazine: For George R. Farr, one of the Nation's most picturesque and inspiring riflemen, "cease firing" has sounded; and this grand old sportsman of Washington, after a life of 76 years of vigorous activity and worthy accomplishment, now rests tranquilly among the hills of his beloved Evergreen State. "Dad Farr," as he was affectionately known to his thousands of friends and acquaintances, was one of those outstanding characters among men. His cheerful and magnetic personality drew men to him, while his sound philosophy and exemplary leadership held their loyalty through the passing years. Few men, through their marksmanship, have or ever will impress youth as he did at the age of 62, when in 1921 as a member of the Washington State Civilian Team he startled the shooting world by making a world's record of seventy-one consecutive bullseyes at 1000 yards in the classic Wimbledon Match at Camp Perry, and that with the Service rifle and its iron sights. Only the failing light from the sun below the horizon prevented an even higher score. As a result of that marvellous example of superb holding, aiming, and concentration the 2,000 riflemen assembled for the National Matches acclaimed Farr as a hero, and by voluntary subscription donated a massive silver bowl to be known as the George R. Farr Trophy and open to users of the Service rifle in future Wimbledon Matches. Not only was Dad Farr a distinguished range shot, but his marvelous long-range shooting at game is a legend in the Pacific Northwest, and far exceeds the accomplishments of the popular riflemen of tradition. He gloried in long shots at mule deer and mountain goats among the rugged peaks of the Cascade Mountains; and as indicative of his sportsmanship, his aiming-point was always the neck, so that his shot if not a clean kill was an equally clean miss that enabled the quarry to escape uncrippled. The National Rifle Association has lost a distinguished life member, and the rifle fraternity an inspiring example of superior sportsmanship; but those of us who have hunted with him, and have been blessed with an intimate association, have lost a friend that can never be replaced. Geetarman

March 2, 2011, 12:11 PM	#6
HunterGuy Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 263	Nothing but the deepest, most profound respect for what those guys went through.

March 2, 2011, 12:25 PM	#7
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	Hunter, Roger that. I see some guys at the range weekly that just amaze me when they shoot. I am talking guys who build their own rifles and bring their ammo in a 5 gallon paint bucket. And they STILL shoot 5 shot dime size groups. . .over and over and over and over. They have so much to give and I have so much to learn. If you want to be humbled, just come to Rio Salado on almost any day. Amazing what these guys do. I shot the best 5 shot group of my life with a guy who built two 22-250 rifles on different actions. He brought those rifles to the range to "test" them. He beat my group with two 5 shot groups from two different rifles. . . Geetarman

March 2, 2011, 12:35 PM	#8
myshoulderissore Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 447	What a guy... Wow.

March 2, 2011, 12:38 PM	#9
EVERLAST Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Posts: 36	Awesome...no words to say how impressive and how moving this is. He is a national treasure.

March 2, 2011, 03:55 PM	#11
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	That is simply amazing. I wish some of us had put some more effort into collecting their stories. It is amazing what they went through, would be good for our kids to read in history.

March 2, 2011, 04:10 PM	#14
5RWill Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,654	I agree it's a moving feeling watching such a man like that get to do something he has dreamed about. I had to catch myself from tearing up. Sad that his generation isn't still around.

March 2, 2011, 04:39 PM	#15
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	Absolutely awesome. These type of guys remind me of my grandfathers. Probably the greatest generation ever. Now the world is full of - well, nevermind that. Thanks for sharing this.

March 3, 2011, 08:05 AM	#16
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,128	I'm about as manly a man as you will find, but I won't lie, I cried a little... That is a marvelous video and Ted Gundy is a Real American Hero, something most of us only dream of being. God bless him.

March 4, 2011, 07:23 PM	#18
cornbush Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: The retarded place below Idaho Posts: 1,408	Awesome, they truly were a generation of honor, integrity, and unselfishness. __________________ The best shot I ever made was an accident