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Sorry, I clearly disagree. I am no ballistic expert nor am I a forensic expert. Having said that, I have been a shooter since forever. So is my entire family. I have hunted and shot thousands and thousands of rounds.

yes, but could you shoot 3 shots at a moving target so quickly????? HUMMMMMMM?

Well, I have been at Dealy Plaza and the book depository. I have examined the scene from a shooter's point-of-view. The key is that the motorcade was nearly moving away from Oswald's perch in a direct line-of-site at 20 mph or so. The direct line-of-sight, when oriented thus, makes it nearly a stationary target to the shooters eye. I must tell you that I have made numerous more difficult shots.

Now, could I or Oswald or anyone make two out of three shots with that awkward rifle reliably? Maybe not. But remember, Oswald only had to achieve that result (2 of 3) once in order to achieve the horrific outcome of that day. And one can only imagine the adrenaline that was coursing thru his veins during those crucial moments. That awkward motion nothwithstanding, Oswald was able to "rapid" fire three shots. Shooting at a pumpkin the next day, he may well have missed all three or not gotten them off at all.

That is my respectful take - and I simply qualify myself as a recreational, yet experienced, shooter.

Lando

Sorry, I clearly disagree. I am no ballistic expert nor am I a forensic expert. Having said that, I have been a shooter since forever. So is my entire family. I have hunted and shot thousands and thousands of rounds. yes, but could you shoot 3 shots at a moving target so quickly????? HUMMMMMMM

I saw my dad do it at a deer running.4 shots with a bolt action.Killed it!