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howdy wrote:

mojo84 wrote:

Jumping Frog wrote:

mojo84 wrote:My geometry skills are pretty rusty now days. However, I suspect a 150' holdover out at 1000 yds is probably an inch or two at the muzzle.

Nope, assuming a 6" barrel, it is 0.025 feet or 0.3 inches at the barrel.

Simple ratios. 1000 yards is 3000 feet. So 150:3000 = 0.025:0.5 = 0.3:6

Very impressive math skills. I'll assume your work is accurate. If not, someone else can challenge it.

I believe I was successful in making my point in response to the poster that didn't think he was aiming high enough.

I too understand geometry...I made a good solid C in the class 49 years ago. My main concern was the rise in the terrain. All that math works well if the angles stay constant. We start off with the curved Earth problem and then the uneven terrain. Then you have other factors like wind. Just because it is a certain direction/speed here does not mean it is the same 1000 yds away. Temperature, humidity, and pressure can change. I know the guy is famous and an excellent shot, but I still believe this kind of shot is 75% luck and 25% skill.

Jumping Frog wrote:

mojo84 wrote:My geometry skills are pretty rusty now days. However, I suspect a 150' holdover out at 1000 yds is probably an inch or two at the muzzle.

Nope, assuming a 6" barrel, it is 0.025 feet or 0.3 inches at the barrel.

Simple ratios. 1000 yards is 3000 feet. So 150:3000 = 0.025:0.5 = 0.3:6

howdy wrote:Look at the elevation of his revolver. It is almost parallel with the ground and the ground appears to be rising. He said he had to elevate the gun to allow for 150' of drop. Also said the bullet had to come in from the top like a rocket. I don't doubt he made the shot but I think this particular video was staged.