The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - I'm not a rifle guy

the45er · July 18, 2020, 09:36 AM

I have a friend who was a waist gunner on choppers in Vietnam. Great guy but sometimes exaggerates a story for effect! He claims he had a 50 BMG that he could shoot a 2" group at 900 yards with. Now, I'm ever amazed at the ranges snipers and competitive shooters can be accurate, but this claim sounds a bit far-fetched.

Can this be done by anyone with any consistency at all?

July 18, 2020, 09:36 AM	#1
the45er Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2008 Location: The mini-hill country of Texas Posts: 254	I'm not a rifle guy - curious about 50 BMG capabilities I have a friend who was a waist gunner on choppers in Vietnam. Great guy but sometimes exaggerates a story for effect! He claims he had a 50 BMG that he could shoot a 2" group at 900 yards with. Now, I'm ever amazed at the ranges snipers and competitive shooters can be accurate, but this claim sounds a bit far-fetched. Can this be done *by anyone* with any consistency at all?