Yes, I had already edited that information in and linked to a lemmy post that itself contained a link to the AP story before you responded. Thanks though I guess?
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return2ozma@lemmy.world 3 days agoA Secret Service agent spotted a rifle barrel sticking out of fence and “engaged” with the suspect, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said at a news conference late Sunday afternoon. The gunman was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, a Secret Service official said. Law enforcement found an AK-47 style rifle, GoPro and backpacks where the suspect was positioned, Bradshaw said.
borari@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 3 days ago
It sounds like the shots fired were the secret service?
ikidd@lemmy.world 3 days ago
OK, guys.
AK47s and AR15s are not what you’re looking for here. A nice Sako or Weatherby in 6.5 Creedmoor or .300WSM is a much better choice. And make sure your optics are matching the quality of the gun; we’re looking for .5MOA or better.
Get your shit together, guys.
HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 3 days ago
FFS
Thats a 300-500m shot. You could hit him with an off the shelf scoped .22. I’d personally go for a .270 but wonder if he’s worth the extra cost… imagine the headline, killed by one of the smallest calibers in common use.
And why the fuck would you stick the barrel through the fence??
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 3 days ago
I’m just saying .30/06 is a classic in both deer and Nazi hunting for a reason
bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 3 days ago
I love my 6.5, but I still really want a 30/06
ikidd@lemmy.world 3 days ago
There isn’t a chance that a .22LR would even leave a bruise at 300m, if you managed to deal with the 15 or 20’ of drop at that range. You might as well throw a shoe at him.
Cmon, let’s get these people using the right equipment for the job. Telling people that .22 is going to do the job is just making sure the job doesn’t get done.
The best kill is overkill.
vale@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
Grand Thumb did a video on .22LR, and it definitely can still do damage at that range. Granted, you’d have to be an incredibly good shot, but could still be deadly
HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Oh crap, you’re right. Effective range 140 yard.
.270 or 30-06 it is then.
T00l_shed@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Look, I like to shit on the 22 as much as the next guy but at 500 yards it absolutely could kill. It’s not the most effective at that range but it will do more than bruise.
grue@lemmy.world 3 days ago
I understood that reference
halferect@lemmy.world 3 days ago
You would have to be a incredible shot but a 22 lr will still fuck you up or kill you at that range. It’s always foolish to act like a 22 is a toy round not to be taken seriously.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Aren’t these people supposed to be gun nutz? What the actual fuck you 🤡 get your shit together.