I'm also a former combat Marine and could always hit 10 for 10 from the 500
yard line (it was never measured in meters for us) with an M-16 with open
sights. However, firing a rifle from the prone position and firing a handgun
while on the move are two entirely different things :-)


"W P Dixon" wrote in message
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As an old Marine you could say I have been in a 'few" firefights..and my
target was the basic human "shadow" and all hits are in the center chest .
Also Marine rifle coach with 4 awards expert rifleman. And I still do not
see how a 'trained' professional marksman can miss so much. An M-16/AR-15
is a very accurate weapon in the right hands.

Patrick

"John E. Carty" wrote in message
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W P Dixon wrote:

Wow that's sad!,
I don't understand why the cops have such poor shots. At 500 meters
I am bullseye 10 out 0f 10 , with a scope that range would get wayyyy
on out there. Really makes the officers look like Keystone Cops when
the only inflicted wound in a 50 round fired shoot out is a bruise from
an ejected 9mm empty brass!


Ever been in a firefight where the 'target' is shooting back at you?
Makes a difference :-)