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1. samiri+(OP)[view] [source] 2025-09-10 22:01:18
Can you do this? Like, I’ve killed every animal I’ve shot at so far (legally, while hunting) and I know I couldn’t make that shot. The nerves alone Jesus. I’m always surprised and dubious when I hear this claim repeated. A blood vessel in a human from 200 yards. After a few trips to the range. Really.
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2. SheepS+e9[view] [source] 2025-09-10 22:47:45
>>samiri+(OP)
Who says he was targeting that specific place? In fact, it seems likely that the target was his head and the shooter pulled the shot a bit but was still within tolerances (with a 1 MOA scope @ 200 yards you're only looking at 2" of variance).

I've killed deer beyond 200 yards sitting on a stump with a cheap rifle, it's not actually that hard if you've shot a bit before. The nerves though... you're right there, I couldn't imagine.

3. trench+GU[view] [source] 2025-09-11 05:24:51
>>samiri+(OP)
I'm not a particularly skilled shooter (don't get to practice as much as I'd like.) And I can hit a target at 300m using a $500 AR-15 and a $300 optic. It's not that hard at the range.
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4. samiri+Oo1[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-09-11 10:39:06
>>trench+GU
Oh interesting, well maybe I’m wrong. I mean the nerves thing stands but yeah maybe it is that easy
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5. trench+KZ1[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-09-11 14:40:57
>>samiri+Oo1
Generally putting a single shot on target is something most people can do with a decent rifle and optic. It's doing that consistently when firing multiple rounds and/or under pressure that is difficult.
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