Don't the shell casings fall on the ground next to the shooter?
Sometimes, sometimes not. My 7.62x51 H&K throws them about 30 feet to the front and slightly right of center. Still I'm sure you are right and they are looking for bullets imbedded in the stump.
1,339 posted on 10/23/2002 7:29:55 PM PDT by El Gato