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To: Saije
From the linked article: "Grizzly bears chased by trucks have been clocked doing 35 mph. That's 3,080 feet per minute or 102 feet per second. At that speed, it would take a bear about a fifth of second -- 200 milliseconds -- to cover 20 feet. "

For the record: 35 mph = 3,080 ft/min = 51 ft/sec
So, it would take two fifths of a second to cover 20 feet. Still not a lot of time to take careful aim. But plenty of time to consider taking up a different hobby.

39 posted on 11/04/2010 9:59:29 PM PDT by William Tell
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To: William Tell
Deep breaths, focus on target, slowly squeeze the trigger.. Yeah, right!


51 posted on 11/05/2010 12:15:45 AM PDT by Wallop the Cat
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