Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19

Thread: Long Shot

  1. #1
    User
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Age
    53
    Posts
    579

    Default Long Shot

    Target.jpg

    That is Johan van Wyk.

    He is pointing at the impact hole of his bullet on the target.

    He used a Petersoli Gibbs muzzle loading rifle.

    The range was 2000 meters.

    Yes, that is a 2 kilometer shot.

  2. #2
    User
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Age
    53
    Posts
    897

    Default Re: Long Shot

    I was surprised to hear the black powder target shooters shoot a 900m event, but 2km is going into .50BMG territory!
    What was the occasion Gunsports?
    Anyways, great effort by the shooter!

  3. #3
    User
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Pretoria
    Age
    33
    Posts
    2,194

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Wow! That is seriously impressive!

  4. #4
    User
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    4ways JHB
    Posts
    47

    Default Re: Long Shot

    2000 meters, WOW that's a looooong shot and seriously impressive for a black powder rifle.

  5. #5
    User
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    BFN Freestate
    Age
    45
    Posts
    12,151

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Facing north, you aim 2km high and 2km to the right of the target, shoot, then wait for the earth to spin the target into position.

  6. #6
    User
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Knysna
    Age
    83
    Posts
    1,416

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Quigley could not have done better.

  7. #7
    User
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Age
    53
    Posts
    579

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Have little details at present. I know a bunch of guys are out testing long range center fire bullets; the idea is to get the bullets to be accurate over 2000 meters. They got all kinds of fancy equipment up there. Seems the BP gun (and shooter) was tagged along to see if they could do better. Heard nothing of the sought after 2k CF bullet; but this sets the bar pretty high for anyone trying to better that shot.

    Some more tech spec's:

    Sight was a Lee Shaver with 500 MOA sight extender.
    Sight was set at 572 MOA elevation and 5.2 MOA left.
    1020 kPa, 831m, 12.1 deg C, 50% RH, 5mph 293 deg crosswind



  8. #8
    User
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    KZN
    Age
    63
    Posts
    1,445

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Phase of moon?



  9. #9
    User
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    KZN
    Age
    63
    Posts
    1,445

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Very impressive shooting. All us middle-agers and beyond battle to even see a target at that distance.

  10. #10
    User
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Age
    76
    Posts
    316

    Default Re: Long Shot

    Did he hit the target with first shot or did he have a number of sighter's? If it was the first shot then that is an extraordinary achievement.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 6
    Last Post: 15-06-2014, 19:13
  2. Taking a long shot here.
    By Black-ops in forum Optics, Mounts, and Sights
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 22-05-2014, 16:44
  3. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 31-05-2013, 11:10
  4. This is a LONG SHOT - I need a G17 holster ASPA
    By Socrates in forum Accessories Wanted (Parts, Magazines, Stocks, Scopes, Reloading etc.)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 24-06-2010, 15:03
  5. Looking for 8 shot pump action shot gun
    By dredd in forum Firearms / Guns Wanted
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 15-06-2009, 18:32

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •