I’ve managed to hit steel at 100 yards with a custom 1911. But it’s not easy and it takes me a full magazine to get the drop right. I can actually see the bullet flying towards the target with a .45.
But I did it seated and shooting from a rest so it’s hardly comparable to what this guy pulled off. It’s nothing short of amazing.
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Mr. Dicken’s shooting was indeed phenomenal. Lots of natural talent combined with training, I’m sure.
Back in the 1930s, Ed McGivern and some other people did some studies of long-range revolver shooting. Using .357 magnums with a variety of sights, and shooting positions including prone and back-supported sitting, the shooters were able to make a significant percentage of hits on man-size silhouettes out to 500 and 600 yards.
When my oldest brother used to shoot a lot, he could usually hit an 8” target two or three times out of seven shots with his Gold Cup .45. Long range handgun shooting isn’t easy. (Well, the shooting is easy, it’s the hitting that isn’t.)