Bullet placement is the key

Casey39r · Apr 4, 2018

Everyone is always asking about the firearm's accuracy but the real question is "how good is the shooter?" The ability of the shooter is related to the exponential growth that is spent at the range practicing all aspects of the shooting fundamentals. "Your bullet impact is actually your target."

Because I am a Retired Veteran, I know not to call Pistols and Rifles "GUNS"

willtill · Apr 4, 2018

Aim small... miss small.

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bkuether · Apr 4, 2018

Gun control is about hitting your target.... :shrug:

jollymon · Apr 4, 2018

Shot placement is critical , A good knowledge of anatomy is also a must , know were things are if it's a side shoot , back , above and below , because they don't always present from the front like at the range .

Tungsten · Apr 4, 2018

I use the spray and pray method but only when I'm on full semi auto.

jrumann59 · Apr 4, 2018

Tungsten said:
I use the spray and pray method but only when I'm on full semi auto.

Catch up to the times Fully Burst Semi Auto... :innocent0

jbrown50 · Apr 4, 2018

You:
1) Mindset (when it comes time to shoot, will you be able to? Otherwise leave it at home)
2) Training (including accuracy, see below)
3) Preparation
4) Safety (don't be a menace to the innocent and a poster child for the antis)

Firearm:
1) Reliability (a chronically malfunctioning gun can become nothing more than a rock in a gun fight)
2) Accuracy (your gun doesn't have to be a tack driver but you should be confident that you can put rounds where needed when necessary)
3) Penetration (how will your ammo perform in your most likely self defense scenario?)

Training, continued: Situational awareness, de-escalation/avoidance skills, hand to hand skills and alternate weapon/less lethal weapon skills help to lower the need to have to use your firearm. Realistic training should include movement. Your attacker will be moving and you should too. Practice using cover/concealment and know the difference between the two.

Know the self defense and firearms laws of the jurisdiction that you're in. Are you prepared to deal with the aftermath of a deadly force encounter? 911 and lawyer in your charged cell phone? How about first aid skills? They should be included too.

It's not necessary to be an expert but how you train is how you'll react in a stressful situation.

Blacksmith101 · Apr 4, 2018

Which is more dangerous?

The man with a single shot firearm who knows how to use it.
or
The man with a semi automatic that doesn't.

Casey39r · Apr 4, 2018

bkuether said:
Gun control is about hitting your target....

A gun is your penis and gun control is maintaining your wad.

Because I am a Retired US Army Veteran, I know not to call a Pistol and a Rifle a "GUN"

AlanInSilverSpring · Apr 4, 2018

TGM said:
A gun is your penis and gun control is maintaining your wad.

SERIOUSLY ?

Czechnologist · Apr 4, 2018

TGM said:
A gun is your penis and gun control is maintaining your wad.

outrider58 · Apr 4, 2018

Here we go with the money shots again... :drunk:

Mr. Ed · Apr 4, 2018

I'm a 'spray and pray' guy, myself. Spray for all I'm worth, and pray it doesn't stick. :lol2:

ROBAR35 · Apr 4, 2018

A quote from the master himself, Gny Sargent Carlos Hathcock " the most deadly thing on the battlefield is one well aimed shot" RIP Whitefeather

Casey39r · Apr 4, 2018

ROBAR35 said:
A quote from the master himself, Gny Sargent Carlos Hathcock " the most deadly thing on the battlefield is one well aimed shot" RIP Whitefeather

ALTW

Czechnologist · Apr 4, 2018

clandestine · Apr 4, 2018

I really have no idea what's going on in this thread.

Casey39r · Apr 4, 2018

clandestine said:
I really have no idea what's going on in this thread.

It was just a random statement with some facts supporting it but everyone is posting just random stuff too. Lol

fidelity · Apr 4, 2018

Zzzzz_man said:

Thread reminds me of this parody post in Rimfire Central (by a mod nearly as funny as our own Zoo) in response to a serious thread question of what is the largest game that people hunt with 22 ...

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10720522&postcount=10

Polar Bear.

Down here in the Peninsula (Florida) they are a nuisance and so no/open season on them.

Shots are fairly close range, 2-3,000 yards. Usually a one shot kill but, shot placement is critical.

I prefer open sights & a shorter carbine type setup. You'll want a fast handling rifle.

I've heard (but not tried yet) they are pretty good on the Bull Moose (at shorter ranges of course) However shot placement is critical. I prefer Remington Golden Bullets, they hit HARD and do massive damage. The wound channel is just unbelievable.

Those Golden Bullets are just amazing. They leave a ton of lead in the bore which is nice for the critter since a full weight projectile would just do too much damage.

Of course you've got to do your part to get these results all day long.

My rifle (oops, weapon!) of choice is an 1845 French Parlor Rifle. No ejector so brass doesn't go flying everywhere.

It's a smooth bore and has a factory 10.5 inch barrel, (yes that's legal, it's an antique)

The sights are simple, fixed 'V' notch rear blade and post front. Nothing fancy, just functional. I hear all this talk of ''Black Rifles" Well, give me a simple break top rifle, I'll be just fine.

Oh I did hit a small rat with this setup late last year. We were out tossing back some eggnog and this little fella crossed my rangefinder at oh just under 800yds.

One shot left no meat, just a few tufts of fur and nothing else. Devastating, just devastating.

It contains two essential gun forum cliches ... "shot placement is critical" and "you've got to do your part" that were embedded in the first post. Lol.

AlanInSilverSpring · Apr 4, 2018

fidelity said:
Thread reminds me of this parody post in Rimfire Central (by a mod nearly as funny as our own Zoo) in response to a thread question of what people hunt with 22 ...

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10720522&postcount=10

It contains two essential gun forum cliches ... "shot placement is critical" and "you've got to do your part" that were embedded in the first post. Lol.

And if you use one them golden magic bullets like Oswald did you can take out 3 or 4 rats with one shot from that close a distance

Bullet placement is the key

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