Could you make a 56 yard shot? Under stress?

Jakeiscrazy · Post by **Jakeiscrazy** » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:24:15

This guy made a 56 yard shot with a colt python that took down a man on a shooting spree. It happened a year ago and now the in depth breakdown can be released.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/0 ... -shootout/

M1A4ME · Post by **M1A4ME** » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:20:35

Not everyone is affected by stress. Some go to pieces at the time. Some go to pieces when its over. Some never get excited in the least.

A good handgun/caliber in the hands of a good handgun shooter (meaning that the shooter knows the gun/cartridge, where to aim at varying distances, etc.) should be accurate well past 58 yds.

A python should be accurate. And it sounds like the shooter stayed calm/cool.

Post by **Palladin** » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:30:46

Thanks for posting that, Jake. Good stuff.

Hope no one ever has to find out.

HighExpert · Post by **HighExpert** » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:06:12

I once hit a bowling pin at 100yds... twice in a row. There was a small fortune on the table at the time and I don't think I would take the bet again, but I was really hot that day. S&W Model 66 with 2" barrel .357 shooting 125gr HP reloads. Shooting one handed Bullseye style. It was the talk of the town for a few days.

jrswanson1 · Post by **jrswanson1** » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:01:19

56 yards? Depends on which gun I'm using. My CCW? With a good rest. Any of my open carry gun? Sure. I'd prefer a rifle, though.

FiremanBob · Post by **FiremanBob** » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:30:10

With a 6" Python and a good rest...it was an excellent shot and he deserves the utmost respect for his skill and coolness. But it wasn't a miracle.

MarcSpaz · Post by **MarcSpaz** » Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:07:28

Man... good job. That is one heck of a shot. I popped off a few rounds while unsupported at the 50 yard line with my Sig p226. It was a chore to say the least. Under stress of return fire knowing some folks were just killed... hat tip to Vic Stacy for sure.

Kreutz · Post by **Kreutz** » Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:31:20

With my small 9mm CC pistol...no. Twenty yards is about the maximum I can get out of it, and thats versus a piece of paper while calm.

WIth a big boy like the Python I'd venture a "unlikely though possible".

jdonovan · Post by **jdonovan** » Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:59:51

357 from a rest at 50 yds against a 8-10" target, and not yet being shot at. Seems very much within the realm of very plausible shots.

3 of 4 against a prone target while taking return fire. That's where the skill was shown.

NovaHunter · Post by **NovaHunter** » Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:30:15

Hat tip to Mr. Stacey, that is some good shooting when it really mattered.

MarcSpaz · Post by **MarcSpaz** » Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:31:18

yep... for sure.

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