telecaster1981
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Hello all,
After reading the following post on THR a while back, I was inspired to test myself and see what I could do to confirm or debunk the 'Sniper poppin' noggins from a rowboat @ 200 yards with a .22lr' myth. So, check out the original thread first:
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=362943
The test:
Try to shoot a head-sized target at 200 yards with a .22lr from the offhand position while on a moving platform (simulated rowboat).
The Equipment:
Ruger 10/22-Green Mountain .920" barrel, heavy laminate target stock, Tasco 8-32x scope.
Beatup old gooseneck trailer (rowboat)
Remington Bulk Pack 'Golden Bullet' .22lr--sorry, no picture...you all already know what this looks like!
The Process:
I started off by zeroing my 10/22 at 150 yards off of a bench, and added a few clicks to put me on at 200. Five shot groups were 1.5-2 inches excluding some fliers. Next, I loaded 10 rounds and climbed to the upper platform on the gooseneck trailer. Using a hasty sling, offhand position, I fired 5 rounds in fairly rapid succession (maybe 4 seconds between shots on average), rested and fired 5 more rounds in a similar fashion. One thing to consider is that it was rather windy today (~15mph with gusts exceeding that) and the trailer was rocking like you'd expect a rowboat would. I picked that platform and a windy day on purpose since I didn't feel like putting my rowboat in a kiddie-pool on my range.
The Results:
Groups were in the 6" range, but not in the center of the target. So, either my dope was off (low and left...I was fighting the wind from 10 o'clock) or I shanked 4 shots off the cardboard. Either way, I wasn't displeased...I feel like could have done better, but this is how I shot today!
After I shot for a group size, I wanted to see what kind of effect one could expect from a .22lr at 200yds so I set up a piece of OSB particle board and ripped off a magazine. All ten shots made it through the OSB, the cardboard box behind it, and about 2-3 inches into the berm.
So, in conclusion, I think it is feasible that an expert marksman could indeed pull off the shot in question and possibly even kill at that distance with the .22lr. The 'shooter' in the movie was supposed to be the best in the world. I'm not even the best shot at my address, so if my sorry butt can make hits with this scenario, I'm saying it's not impossible for sure!
I may try again soon with better ammunition. My 10/22 really likes Remington Sub-Sonic HP...and is really marginal with the Remington Bulk Pack. Unfortunately, I was out of the Sub-Sonic, so use what you got, eh?
After reading the following post on THR a while back, I was inspired to test myself and see what I could do to confirm or debunk the 'Sniper poppin' noggins from a rowboat @ 200 yards with a .22lr' myth. So, check out the original thread first:
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=362943
The test:
Try to shoot a head-sized target at 200 yards with a .22lr from the offhand position while on a moving platform (simulated rowboat).
The Equipment:
Ruger 10/22-Green Mountain .920" barrel, heavy laminate target stock, Tasco 8-32x scope.
Beatup old gooseneck trailer (rowboat)
Remington Bulk Pack 'Golden Bullet' .22lr--sorry, no picture...you all already know what this looks like!
The Process:
I started off by zeroing my 10/22 at 150 yards off of a bench, and added a few clicks to put me on at 200. Five shot groups were 1.5-2 inches excluding some fliers. Next, I loaded 10 rounds and climbed to the upper platform on the gooseneck trailer. Using a hasty sling, offhand position, I fired 5 rounds in fairly rapid succession (maybe 4 seconds between shots on average), rested and fired 5 more rounds in a similar fashion. One thing to consider is that it was rather windy today (~15mph with gusts exceeding that) and the trailer was rocking like you'd expect a rowboat would. I picked that platform and a windy day on purpose since I didn't feel like putting my rowboat in a kiddie-pool on my range.
The Results:
Groups were in the 6" range, but not in the center of the target. So, either my dope was off (low and left...I was fighting the wind from 10 o'clock) or I shanked 4 shots off the cardboard. Either way, I wasn't displeased...I feel like could have done better, but this is how I shot today!
After I shot for a group size, I wanted to see what kind of effect one could expect from a .22lr at 200yds so I set up a piece of OSB particle board and ripped off a magazine. All ten shots made it through the OSB, the cardboard box behind it, and about 2-3 inches into the berm.
So, in conclusion, I think it is feasible that an expert marksman could indeed pull off the shot in question and possibly even kill at that distance with the .22lr. The 'shooter' in the movie was supposed to be the best in the world. I'm not even the best shot at my address, so if my sorry butt can make hits with this scenario, I'm saying it's not impossible for sure!
I may try again soon with better ammunition. My 10/22 really likes Remington Sub-Sonic HP...and is really marginal with the Remington Bulk Pack. Unfortunately, I was out of the Sub-Sonic, so use what you got, eh?