OUTRAGEOUS comment from fan, Can He Back Up His Claim? (22 and 710 yards)

During our how far is 22 deadly video a fan commented and stated that us having troubles hitting the target at 500 were ridiculous and that he regularly shot soda cans at 710 yards with a Ruger 10/22 using Winchester 22lr ammunition. This seemed like an insane claim so we invited him to prove it.
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[@Mushu33]

-The Ballad of .22 Man Fellows, do gather and bend me an ear Hearken this legend that happened quite near; In the Idaho hills, as Winter expired 'Twas first told to Michael, a warrior retired From the lips of a Hero, this legend was told And never heard Michael a claim quite so bold Of nerve, and of skill, and small metal can That attracted the wrath of this sharp-sighted man As he gazed from his porch, just outside his front door, He noted the yardage, "Thirty-five-and-half-score." Then to arms did he go, as all good heroes do His hands, they were steady, his aim, it was true Though his weapon was small, some say almost a toy He chuckled, "Perhaps... In the hands of a boy." He pointed, calling out to his quivering foe, "You've awakened my wrath, and down you shall go!" Then swiftly and smartly, he pointed his gun, On account of the range, somewhere close to the sun He fired his shot, it rang out like a bell And he knew that he'd punched his foe's ticket to Hell To the maidens he turned, with a smile and a wink, Then four seconds later... a small metal *TINK!* And so ends the tale of that dastardly can And so goes the legend... of .22 Man

[@peanutarbuckle123]

that was truly beautiful

[@Nate_shutter_]

For this , I am thankful 🤜🤛

[@MnWun53]

I need Mike to read this with a black background in next weeks video.

[@SavageAirguns]

​@@MnWun53 second this

[@arianmoore4474]

My God this is excellent

[@TexasPlinking]

He knew he never had a chance, he just finessed his way to have a range day with GT 😂

[@jongutierrez9116]

Hahaha! So true

[@ericcochrane7379]

Haha exactly! Not the worst strategy I suppose 🤣

[@anonymouse7394]

SPOILERS

[@Kraakesolv]

100%

[@3sticksillustration]

Agreed 😅

[@Thereover17]

The fact this dude was even able to get as close as he could with those minimal shot he used with just an off the shelf Ruger has mad respect

[@jaishreesingh]

yeah

[@MatthewHolevinski]

@@jaishreesingh absolutely, this guy was nailing 710yard shots all day long, especially if you are growing up doing it on the regular. 20 bucks says if he came back for a few days, no contest he would be straight hitting those shots especially once he got used to the wind.

[@games68775]

Yea a few of those shots were pretty close

[@InitialFailure]

It was almost like it was all planned out. Weird.

[@connera93]

Nah

[@neiloler]

Came for the trick shot, stayed for the faith in humanity.

[@utubecustomer0099805]

Well said.

[@ericgratz596]

Best comment 👍

[@ShitboxFlyer]

@Hulk Hogan Man you need a better hobby

[@rejectyourreality10]

@Hulk Hogan what the fuck are you on about 😂

[@Archades6969]

Agree 💯

[@danielmarshall4587]

"I don't think anybody should listen to me ever"...... and there's a man who has my attention. Great video Mr Thumb.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Praise be to the United States of America and all those good folk who live there and that you can do this kind of thing. All the love from the UK.

[@brumfiba]

That's Dr. Thumb show some respect for his credentials

[@zachaliles]

Undivided.

[@mrwayne5158]

​@@brumfibalol

[@vicdiaz5180]

@@danielmarshall4587 much love to you brother! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@dcozombieloverr7115]

This guy is totally legit. I'd put my life on it. He's old, somewhere he's never been, with strong wind conditions, but he was still nailing it so close. The fact he even showed up proves his legitimacy to me

[@C0lon0]

Few shots at older age in a unknown enviroment and almost hit, imagine thousands of shots at a very familiar environment and with better eyesight.

[@blackeagle9348]

Honestly with low wind he could’ve made an impact

[@nicknauj124]

I give the guy some major props. It was a great video.

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@C0lon0 He said he was wearing contacts, so his sight might actually be better now with them than it was when he was younger if he didn't wear glasses or contacts. But I don't think my eyesight ever has been good enough to see a coke can at around 700m even when wearing glasses.

[@robertflint4115]

You’re joking right 😂. You serious think this guy is shooting cans at over 700 yards when he was younger. 🤣🤣🤣

[@klabauterbaer]

Hell, he did it 100% at his place. This man is a legend

[@nailbanger2]

Legend in his own mind.

[@patrickr7001]

@@nailbanger2he was hitting wayyyyy closer than most people could ever do

[@GroteGlon]

@@nailbanger2 nah bro I wouldn't get near those fucking cans haha

[@choklatecheeseburger]

No, he didn't.

[@FartingSpider12]

Given the conditions he still got ridiculously close a couple of times. Even if he cant hit a .22 shot at 710 yards, he's clearly still a good marksman. Props to how you, him, and the crew interacted with each other. I'm sure he'll never forget this moment of being featured in a video with one of his favorite youtubers.

[@UpsideDownCanoe]

​@@ramiroisram tell me you dont shoot 22 long range without telling me

[@blkbyrd]

@@ramiroisram his first shot was incredibly close. This guy was undoubtedly a good marksman.

[@_wanted_outlaw3007]

​@@ramiroisram of course! They wanted him to hit.

[@KANGGOOEv94]

Wind

[@chrisreding7546]

Agreed. Beautifully done, with humor and respect. Given how close he was with a strange gun in unfamiliar conditions, I think the safe money is that he did hit them in his youth, and given time and more conducive conditions, could even do it again.

[@robertpuffer430]

The fact that he was even ballpark with a 10/22 is impressive tbh

[@christavernier4755]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@loktaiextatus]

I like to imagine it was some unicorn ultra tight, , longer barrel 10/22 sporter and there were trees all the way up both sides a long like a power line corridor with no wind and they went through a whole box of 22 ammo together with some beers and by luck hit the can once, and hes just got the rose tinted nostalgia glasses on. LOL

[@chainbenwa2713]

No joke that was amazing. Makes me wonder what would happen if he was on his home turf in a wind he’s more use to.

[@TangoOne]

With someone walking you onto target after several shots it's really not that impressive.

[@SkunkapeCycles]

​@@TangoOne

[@heathdean3807]

This dude got my respect. There's not a chance in HELL I'd be putting rounds even close to that target at that range with any 22. He's a shooter for sure. Making a 300 yarder is impressive, too.

[@ThatSB]

He had a $10,000 sniper rifle for that.

[@HalIOfFamer]

@@ThatSB frankly man, I could have a .50 barret with all them DARPA homing rounds and I am not making that shot on the 1st try. This guy could probably pull it off with irons back in his prime.

[@ThatSB]

@Der Richtige Arzt he didnt make it first try either. He hit nothing at 710 on any day lol

[@StevieJayGamez]

@@HalIOfFamer that and rounds where probably cheaper back in his prime, sitting on the farm every day drinking and shooting haha. I 100% believe this man was probably hitting that shit back then.

[@gaetandenis9672]

Dude was in range with a couple of .22 rounds with a 10/22 and iron sights. That’s already a win. Respect !

[@sabiti5428]

Might not hit a coke can, but he can indirect fire a entrenched position with a 22 at 700. That's definitely an honorable mention.

[@iTz_FLAwL3zZ]

He actually got a lot closer than I thought he would with a 10/22 and irons at 710. Gotta respect him actually coming out and trying it!

[@TheSickjits]

Yeah honestly without the wind he might’ve made one or two of those shots. They were just inches off target.

[@gerardov.9930]

I got super giddy when I saw the bullet impact the dirt right in front of the steel plate

[@jamess662]

@@gerardov.9930 same here.

[@dongatello6969]

@@gerardov.9930 The music kept my spirits up

[@billgotskillb4308]

Should have gave him a 308

[@CaveLife652]

The fact he even was even the general vicinity is actually pretty impressive. Godspeed .22 man.

[@Dirminor]

He showed up and he was pretty quickly hitting in the vicinity of the can. I think when he was younger and in more familiar territory it’s possible he’s made the shot before. He even said he hasn’t been shooting like that in years so for him to have the muscle memory and the holds to get close is wild. Seems like a good dude and he actually turned up which is also wild. Plus when he got the long distance rifle he hit the can in just a few shots.

[@lukethedrifter4445]

The ones he did hit were at 300 yds, I was hoping it was the 710 yd ones until GT explained it.

[@opposed2logic]

yeah man i choose to believe he used to land these shots. my heart is with 22 man

[@QW-lm1ie]

At that range its all luck, there's so many changing variables with such a small caliber like .22 when you go out to ranges like that, no amount of skill is gonna allow for consistent target hits. Although yes I do think its possible that, at one point as a kid, he made the shot mostly by pure dumb luck.

[@Xenom0rphed]

He still talked shit and was proven wrong on video

[@deltazero7012]

Not to mention it looked really cold, and thats terrible for long range like that any way

[@deanwells86]

I’m absolutely shocked at just how F’n close he got to being on target at 710. His elevation looked really good on quite a few shots, and wind was definitely kicking his ass. He did pretty damn good.

[@MR-nl8xr]

This is true.

[@SkeezyFPV]

Honestly I wouldn’t necessarily want to be 710 yards down range from him doing the happy dance while he walks 35 grain .22 bullets onto my dumb ass hahaha. This was a great video.

[@bksa169aguy6]

He was a good shot, no doubt

[@SuperPwndProductions]

@@SkeezyFPVhahahaha well said

[@BrandonLee925]

With IRON SIGHTS too!

[@ScottHilton76]

He may not have won the bet, but he instead won our hearts.

[@righty-o3585]

Let's be real here, that dude got pretty close a couple times. Way closer than anybody else would have using ironsights. The fact that he even got close is impressive

[@bigk4026]

Yeah this guys is crazy no matter what

[@johnmakary4848]

He was dropping 22 rounds close enough where he had everyone there silenced. Even the pros who know in their mind it is impossible, in their heart thought he might do it.

[@evolicious]

still a cringe internet liar tho

[@joe__1153]

his first shot couldnt have been but ten feet from the first can. mega chad moment

[@erikroberts93]

Pure luck

[@cerjmedia]

If it was his yard he probably sat there trying to shoot at his target when he was young for a damn long time until he started to narrow it down. I think if he had a couple of days, I think he could do it easily and consistently. The fact that he was even in the ball park is incredibly impressive

[@alexwu8077]

Everyone else basically said that distance was impossible, and he was hitting close enough to be a real problem if it was an actual combat scenario. His aim point was so elevated it looked like he was shooting a 40mm launcher 😂 Give that man a .223 and an optic and watch him ping coke cans at 1000+

[@timmcclary5137]

COOL.

[@Khornecussion]

Imagine this guy shooting at a slightly larger target. That man is crazy. He's got messed up enough eyes to need CONTACTS.

[@texasred5250]

Yeah this is pretty true, you get a good sense of the drop etc the more you try from the same place.

[@texasred5250]

@@Khornecussion That mean’s literally nothing, the contacts fix the problem, I need glasses and I’m still a crack shot without glasses.

[@robertoordaz7938]

This video made me irrationally happy. .22Man will forever be remembered. Thank you for making this happen.

[@SkarnDeBrax]

Same !

[@RustyConibear]

Good people make the world go ‘round 👍

[@riograndedosulball248]

That man achieved immortality through a KZbin comment. Centuries from now there will be people who know who .22 Man is and how he could arguably shoot the racoon bullet across half a mile, into a soda can. I envy him...

[@marcariotto1709]

Absolutely love that you gave him the chance. Great respect to all!

[@miked7728]

I never even expected the rounds to impact anywhere near that target. Hats off to him. A lot better than I could have ever done.

[@riverflow150ify]

I grew up with near a lot of Native shooters here in Canada. Some of the best natural marksman I've ever made

[@cowboythomas5904]

I actually believe him, your eyes get worse the older you get he was getting pretty close with those old eyes and a stock 10/22.. I'm sure when he was younger he probably could hit coke cans from that range more than most people on .223s

[@cowboythomas5904]

@@riverflow150ify Same here especially his generation. It's the same in the states, when they grew up they would burn through boxes of .22 like no tomorrow. We used to squirrel and rabbit hunt with some growing up.

[@LoadstoneKnight]

I can fully believe that he hit that shot a few times as a kid. Over time and reliving/retelling it you forget the 1000 rounds you spammed and remember the hype of the single hit. Awesome video. Would love to see more like this. Also that dad advice!

[@Armored_Muskrat]

Yep, I'm pretty sure with several kids, several 500-round bricks of ammunition, and infinite summer vacation time to just sit there plinking at the can forever, they hit it eventually. Probably several times. Possibly numerous times, depending on how persistent they were -- you know how kids can be. And only the high points remain in memory decades later. He may well be remembering 15 or 20 actual hits. While the 2,000 misses needed to get those have long faded out of recollection.

[@coryb6722]

he was probably shooting during low wind days too

[@talkingtoaschizophrenic1171]

I agree 100% Growing up I always remember those same few shots with my .22 with a crappy sight that was off to the right a bit. I don't usually remember back on the box after box I spent missing and learning.

[@bighoss6665]

He got pretty damn close to his mark, I honestly didn't expect 22Guy to make his shot but I was cheering for him nonetheless. But boy oh boy did he get close to hitting it at 710.... and with irons! This guy has my complete respect. Not just for the shooting but backing up his words as well. And being humble the whole time.

[@TastiLead]

Handful of hits right on elevation, just off left and right. I think with no wind he'd have got it.

[@GuestDude_HandlesAreDumb]

​@@TastiLead oh definitely. On a proper calm wind day he would likely have made that shot.

[@Hinru13]

Let's petition to recreate this on a calmer day.

[@raswerdelad]

Word

[@ExSpoonman]

I'm convinced he'd have hit this shot with little to no wind. Maybe not the first time, but definitely would have hit it.

[@briancraft2160]

Good guy, heart of gold, and legit. You have to remember he was doing this back at an age and time when all we did was shoot a 22 in our spare time. A 200 round box of ammo was always in our hand, put there by our dads and our uncles after a hard day's work. In a lot of ways that was our pay. We shot everything, there was always a new challenge to hit something smaller and further away. We are not talking BS when we recall these events, heck we got bored with our shotguns one day and shot clays in flight with our 22s. Not every clay was hit, but we hit enough of them to take bragging rights until the next time. Please don't challenge me to do it today, but I bet I am not the only one that could shoot clays in flight with a 22 as a young man. You had 22 man out there in the cold blowing wind and he was still walking them in at 710 yards with iron sights. Then you handed him a modern-day riffle with a scope, which he never held before, let alone shoot, and he nailed it. It's good to see you all get out there with him and have a great day at the range with a challenge!!!!!!!!!!

[@ProbNotRy]

I'm incredibly impressed with how close he was making impact with irons.. not to mention the wind. Props to this man.

[@kestutisvaiciunas8663]

+-40 feet isn't close lmao. He couldn't even hit it with the rifle that was MEANT to hit it.

[@brophwyd]

@@kestutisvaiciunas8663 it is with 22lr

[@kenneth9249]

​@@kestutisvaiciunas8663he did hit it with the precision rifle..

[@blkft]

​@@kenneth9249 I believe he stated that he could see the can at 700 yards but not at the 300 yards? Meaning, he may be Far Sighted. I have a friend like that, he can see things at great distances including rabbits and squirrels. Especially squirrels in the trees from quite far where I'm struggling to see them at all (Near Sighted). We have a running joke: He's Far Sighted and I'm Near Sight and together we have perfect vision.🙂 His sense of smell is the same, especially when it comes to BBQ. We can be travelling down some podunk county rd and he'll start sniffing and perk up looking around. Sure enough,,, several miles down the road there's some rinky dinky BBQ shack or stand. 😁 I never noticed a thing.

[@kennethtrost7579]

You have to give the props to the .22 man, he talked, he was willing to back it up, he tried, he failed, but he didn’t apologize. It’s his story, and he’s sticking to it!!

[@TheNatos]

i mean he got pretty close in an area that just might have different wind patterns than he grew up shooting with

[@johnokean8216]

The place where he pulled this off could have had the perfect conditions.

[@beatdown4785]

@@TheNatos especially when tailwind is more common it becomes much easier.

[@garrettmesser3977]

Pop cans with iron sights at 710 yards? Nah that’s straight bullshit. There’s no conditions where you have any control over the bullets hitting, your’re just putting it in the general direction and hoping it hits.

[@Xavier-kf8ty]

The fact they flew him out and treated him so well is great

[@NandMoo]

This video gave me the warm fuzzies. Good content for the community!

[@nutsmonkey787]

Based off of the fact that he was getting impacts around the target stand I would actually give him the benefit of the doubt that on a windless day he may actually have hit a can at 710 but probably not frequently lol. Great episode the guy was great.

[@irispettson]

Skeptical he would have done it at that range even without the wind. But perhaps his original claim held up, in that setting at that time, he could do it. They even mentioned at the end that he would have to hold onto a random target in the terrain to be able to make the target (rather than aiming at the target itself). If they really shot a lot against that tractor, I guess they could have learned that they had to aim near a specific tree to be able to hit the target. I.e. at that point they knew how to adjust for that very specific condition to make the shot.

[@mikefelty2625]

​@@irispettson I think that was probably the case. If you do something a lot as a kid, eventually muscle memory, and memory in general will take over. Having the same backdrop, and a static point of aim for something that you're familiar with can produce repeatable results pretty easily.

[@Horseshoecrabwarrior]

Especially with his own gun, at a time where he was trying it often.

[@alexk3678]

Idk man, when they were feeding him advice on holds, how high to hold and such. I think without the professional help he would have been even further away.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

@@alexk3678 I've never done any long distance shooting. They could have given me all that advice and more, and it still would have taken me 10 shots to get anywhere close to the general area of that berm using .22LR lol.

[@BlackGryph0n]

I REALLY enjoyed this video! Good spirited "prove it" situation. Loved it. Much respect to y'all and the .22 guy!

[@9474sammus]

Why are you here lol love ur music Edit completely forgot you were in the military that's on me

[@gravitypronepart2201]

Right? Fun stuff.

[@James-ly3rx]

I used to do the same in England but we work in meters so it's further 710m = 776yards

[@elilanda3628]

Yooo gryph0n didn’t expect to see you here

[@elilanda3628]

Love your music

[@refuse2lose1985]

The fact that he even saw the targets and got as close as he did with IRON SIGHTS on a WINDY DAY... I believe he made the shots.

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

The fact that he was getting that close with the 10-22 with multiple wind values and iron sights at 710 is very impressive.

[@Juuul89]

Right?!

[@JBidensucks]

And sub sonic !!!!

[@gilliesiut2332]

Yep, I can only imagine if he sat there for hours a day competing with his brother they’d be getting it on those perfect windless days. Some days they probably didn’t hit it at all. Also setting up the can he’d know where it was and could use the bigger tractor as a reference. You don’t really have to see it, just know where it is and where the bullets are landing.

[@latewizard301]

Definitely, and that first shot? Wasn't that far away considering it was the first shot.

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

He did exactly what Micah said he would do, first shot he just aimed at the sky and sent it. Also, to be faaaaair, when I saw him sending up dust near the IP I KNEW he would crank a soda can at 710 with a PROPER platform. No disrespect at all to GT and team, but they were having problems with optics at 400-500. .22 MAN skidooshes rounds within a meter or so on a cold bore shot with irons… FUGGIN LEGEND!! I really think with stable wind (or at least not lateral values) conditions .22 MAN would have tapped that ass!

[@JDBeastmode]

Yeah, you took him to unfamiliar territory on a 20 year old story. As close as he was getting, I believe him. If he were to do that, same thing consistently for 3 or 4 weeks, I think he could do it.

[@eXpeDiEnt89]

Dude, he might have actually been able to hit it back in the day. Wholesome and humble. Nicely done.

[@beaverkane]

Dude. That what I was thinking. A lot of things change from being a kid to becoming an adult, and the fact he came pretty close on iron sights and 3rd with scope with no guidance make me believe he actually did as a kid.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

@@beaverkane He was at 300 yards with the scope lol

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

No he did not hit this ever. He didn’t even know how much bullet drop he was working with. His range finder was either wildly inaccurate or he was misreading it

[@mylex817]

How can you say this, when at the end of the video they literally explain that this is not possible with that calibre and that rifle? I agree that he was a decent shot, but he is not superhuman.

[@countrywolf88]

@@beaverkane i completely agree with you, I used 2x7 shot mags with subsonic winchester through my marlin .22 trying to shoot a rabbit at 500m with open sights, thought I missed it until we got up to it and the old boy was full of holes. The old man used to shoot coins with his semi auto .22 winchester at 100m with open sights. My cousins and i even shot pieces of broken claybird with chinese slug guns at 100m open sights. When we were kids wed go through 500 .22 rounds a week. Now as an adult unfortunately i might shoot once or twice a year and i now use reading glasses.

[@lostdogaonny]

That is the most amazing range! I would never leave that place. Cool video. That was rad.

[@methodical.millennial]

Everyone needs a 22 man in their circle of buddies to help them stay grounded. Serious props to this man.

[@jwhmerica504]

I agree. I’ve got a soft spoken buddy and about 20 years ago I saw him shoot a bird out of the air while driving through a field in the bed of a moving truck. I guess he’s my group of friends .22 guy.

[@superbarnie]

@@jwhmerica504 Damn, I once shot a clay pigeon out of the air with my 10/22 (standing still), and I was never able to do it again after many tries.

[@jwhmerica504]

@@superbarnie nice. Yeah that guy never shot guns and just got really really lucky.

[@keeman540]

I thought the comments were gonna rip this dude apart. The positivity here restores hope. I hope 22 man enjoyed his travel experience and day out.

[@geartesthr]

love of the community

[@JerkyMurky]

Nah, we all wanted to believe... Because at the end of the day, we all are a little like .22 man.

[@SaylorDavisSS]

After this I 1000% believe he was hitting that shot back home

[@TheOldMan-75]

Same here. Different wind, home turf and maybe a decade or so younger.

[@SaylorDavisSS]

@@TheOldMan-75 the fact he could even see the target and proved to them by explaining what it looked like was impressive enough to me, and despite what they say I think the grouping was relatively consistent for the distance

[@rickkern5785]

He shot over and over at home. He had a big target to work off of at home. Maybe If he hit the tractor at home it would splatter and hit the can. He had a consistent spot at home where to line up. He had a very steady shooting position . Did he hit it at home? I think so. How many times, I don't know.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Yes, not to mention the pressure of having to put up on camera for a youtube channel.

[@cCiIcCo]

​@@rickkern5785 Garand should visit him one day and find out. I genuinely believe that he wasn't exaggerating.

[@Infinityand1]

The very fact that he was even consistently close with a shot like that is enough in my book. Shooting irons with a .22lr gun you've never used before on a range you've never been to before on a windy day in front of people you look up to on camera for all the world to see would absolutely be difficult! What a shooter! I really hope he comes back on the channel!

[@cameronsprague101]

He actually wasn't close... glad you can keep your fantasy alive though.

[@belowzer04231]

​@@cameronsprague101 he was close as hell bro cmon

[@thewhitefangs]

Ohhh definitely, if he was familiar with the area and wind was also in his favour and with the control he had, he definitely would have shot the target. No doubt about that 👌🏼

[@kentp.2309]

@@cameronsprague101 Less than 5 yards from the target at 710 yards on a windy day with a basic 10/22 on the first mag is insanely good. Most people wouldn't even see where it lands on the first mag.

[@fjt4700]

​@@cameronsprague101I watched the video what did you you watch? Pocahontas?

[@d.b.hemlock]

I'm not only extremely pleased with .22 man's shot and humility, I'm loving the positivity here in the comments too. Man's a legend, and backed up his claims as well. Awesome shooting brother.

[@MBKill3rCat]

He failed to make the shot. That's not backing up his claim.

[@IRLtrolls]

Backed up his claims? Dude didn’t even hit the target the can was set on. He was full of shit from the jump. We all know that tractor he shot at as a kid wasn’t 710 yards.

[@caliginousmoira8565]

@@IRLtrolls i threw a baseball to the moon...... prove me wrong

[@jackrapier6748]

It’s amazing that he wears contacts and can still see so much better than everyone else. He’s totally not a liar.

[@Redsand481]

The fact that he was even within the general area of the can at that range with the wind and open sights was very impressive.

[@clamum9648]

Agreed

[@micahjoshua8827]

Definitely. Makes you wonder if it was a more wooded environment with less cross wind if he could actually do it. I'd be willing to believe so.

[@houseofpain3580]

We used to take bull elk w 22 @900+ yards.

[@jonmurray660]

​@@houseofpain3580 lol

[@candle_eatist]

​@@houseofpain3580 with irons and 20/50 vision

[@haroldmikesell2101]

I noticed that .22 Man looked comfortable behind both guns that he was not familiar with. That is hard to teach. It takes time behind the gun. He was willing to listen from others he did not even know. That speaks volumes about the .22 man. Great episode!!!

[@oddone3153]

Hes a natural

[@The_Ballo]

@@oddone3153 Yeah, a natural after shooting thousands and thousands of rounds

[@Milehighssc5280]

100% believe this guy can nail that shot . helluva shooter. Those conditions are absolutely tough for a .22 and he was dropping it all around the target. Mad respect

[@puertoricanpapi1356]

He also ended up hitting the cab with the fancy .22lr

[@lukeneill1568]

Hit the shot consistently like he said. Isn’t doable. Maybe with sheer luck you could once

[@Elitist8]

No, he can't lol

[@n2011b]

@@Elitist8 I think he can hit the shot at home he was talking about. Like he said, they shot on that range every day, knew the environment and windage, and probably had it memorized exactly where to hold to make that shot semi-consistently in good conditions. I've played HORSE with .22s before and used a similar tactic, once you figure out where to hold and have a landmark to base it on it kind of becomes a cheat code as long as you have consistent ammo. Could he nail the can every shot? Doubtful, but more than once? I believe it all day.

[@Elitist8]

@@n2011b Professional long range shooters literally explain in the video why those shots weren't possible aside from a string of random luck. He wasn't hitting any coke cans at 710 yards.

[@anj000]

Simple thing - just ask him where it was, pull up google maps and measure. It is that simple.

[@phimuskapsi]

The fact that he was hitting "all around" the target, says really all you need to know, his accuracy with a 22 is excellent and fairly reliable. Maybe not a coke can on an open field, but add some wind break to the target area and you never know. Impressive amount of skill in those hands, and he's a smoker, so he was doing that with an elevated heart rate.

[@jakej.2893]

I've gotta wonder if the home field for this guy is in a valley with a gentle downward slope and regular tailwinds from him to the target. He's getting so close it seems like even a little edge would get him there.

[@joshdavies9055]

Smoking doesn’t necessarily mean you have a higher heart rate. I smoke and my resting heart rate is around 46bpm

[@phimuskapsi]

@@joshdavies9055 when you smoke it spikes it. Use a heart monitor if you doubt me. It raises it about 15-30bpm

[@lewisfavors2376]

One of the most intelligent comments I have read all day.

[@joshdavies9055]

@@phimuskapsi I’m aware it raises it temporarily I misinterpreted your comment as if you smoke your heart rate will always be high all the time. Never said I don’t believe you, you are correct. There will always be differences in people’s cardiovascular systems and slight variations and exceptions. But yes smoking constricts blood flow and raises your heart rate on average

[@OpieInTheSmokies]

The way you brought a stranger into your life, welcomed him, made him feel at home, and just overall enjoyed each other is truly awesome. Keep doing great things!

[@OpieInTheSmokies]

@@Craigx71 depends on how you were brought up. It’s still very prevalent in certain places. But for GT to take his time and his money to make this happen and to watch the community come together over it is pretty amazing.

[@KyleCorfman-io1zr]

What a class act his humbleness shows how much we all need to just chill out a bit

[@KuroChiShikaku]

I feel like his claim was a large portion legitimate skill and a healthy dose of muscle memory. He even said he did it all the time back home, have him make the shot there and he could very well get it in only a couple shots. Mad respect for this man.

[@mcspiffington]

and that's how you know a bullshitter 'oh i can do it at my range' no no no

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

I feel like it was something he shot at for a long time and was able to get it a few times. But your brain only remembers the successes and then you exaggerate to try to make a point online. I'm sure it happened at least once, but like they said it is almost luck at that range.

[@snidely_whiplash]

This dude's claim is no different than the guy who exaggerates his high school sports career.

[@XicorVT]

@@mcspiffington here we have a boy thats sad someone got to be in some random youtubers video sad

[@shogunguy]

Love your enthusiasm but environment does not contribute to muscle memory. Also long-range shooting has generally very little to do with muscle memory and everything to do with instinct and experience.

[@Matt-xq6ow]

After his first few shots, I honestly believe he did make these shots years ago. The fact he was able to land those first few shots that close to the target being in a different environment, wind and vision problems, tells me that he was quite a sharp shooter back in the days and his environment.

[@evanward9739]

i 100% believe he could have made it he got super close and something just as simple as altitude density can greatly affect the bullet especially on something as small as a 22

[@affordablefishing2675]

100% no telling how much they practiced those shots either.

[@himynamese8567]

@@affordablefishing2675That’s one of the biggest things. He probably spent years as a kid shooting at that same target. I believe him when he says he was hitting those shots when he was younger

[@alexanderstrauss4785]

Yeah. Plus you can see a tractor at 710 yards. Now you know where the can is standing..... with a few hundred rounds to get your point of impact... people do underestimate the .22lr

[@darthgorthaur258]

​@alexanderstrauss4785 yeah this is the bit that got me, unless I missed something when did it go from a tractor to a can of coke ?😂😂

[@6string42]

The respect and dignity you bestowed upon this man is precisely why I am an avid fan. This degree of wholesome is unprecedented in the guntube community. Keep on being awesome my dude!

[@AndyJ0n3s]

Absolutely.

[@gabrielbaker2667]

His grouping at 710 yd is still ridiculously impressive

[@peteraugust5295]

How do you know? That "Just past the berm" was probably a good 40 or 50 meters behind it. When you get to such extreme ranged a little change in elevation will result in massive change of impact distance. There is really no way to tell how good his grouping was, without assessing them on a plain surface, perpendicular to the trajectory.

[@jordanjose6475]

@@peteraugust5295 gt posted the grouping

[@skootyyy]

@@peteraugust5295 you’re fun at parties

[@NoxianSoulHarvester]

@@jordanjose6475 where did he?

[@damercerterker8176]

@@jordanjose6475 broski where

[@volkov333]

Dude was a decent shot, he gave me a chuckle with the confidence and his demeanor, we need more people willing to try to prove what they pedal. Mad respect for .22 man

[@markbroad119]

@SEAL CYCLE he missed at 700yds but was still within 5 feet with a .22lr and iron sights. Doubt many could even come that close,

[@PhantomPhaze]

​@SEAL CYCLE he got closer than most people would

[@joaquinvasquez7923]

Absolutely agree!

[@volkov333]

@SEAL CYCLE it was obvious by the way he handled both guns he was a decent shot. That doesn't mean he was amazing, also just because you miss from 700 yards with a 22 with only iron sights doesn't mean you're a bad shot.

[@alexsaunders2099]

My mood for the remainder of the week hinges on this video

[@Hashtag_Laser]

That was awesome dude. The fact that he even hit that shot in 3 tries was nuts.

[@Jimster481]

That guy is one hell of a shot. For people without patience to watch the whole video it's pretty amazing how close he got with literal iron sights on a windy day in a place he hasn't ever shot before. He also mentioned he hadn't been shooting like that in a while so just to come out and put up to try is really good on him.

[@americancapitalist9094]

Yeah… seeing his first shot. He may have been embellishing a little online, but I don’t think he was lying.

[@Jimster481]

@@americancapitalist9094 yea exactly! I've been shooting for years but there is no way in hell I would get within 50 yards of the target at a 610 yard distance in a 6-10mph cross wind with iron sights on my first shot... Hell it could take me a whole mag just to understand where the bullets were going... That's a hell of a far distance

[@raidzeromatt]

​@@Jimster481 I could hit it but idk about with iron sights With a .30-06/irons I can hit Xs at that range, but I question my ability at that range using a 22 with a scope (let alone irons)

[@Jimster481]

@@raidzeromatt Yea thats pretty nuts, idk if I Could do it with a scope because its so far out. Especially with a cross wind like that.

[@moderncavemanselfreliance8656]

It really was impressive overall.

[@TheRatL0rd]

He didn't win the day, but he won our hearts

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

Well said... well said. Now I'm a little choked up.

[@SledPrn6]

The fact he could see those cans at that range is impressive, then add in coming in the general area of the target with iron sights is out of this world. Props to this guy all around, and GT for bringing him out to try recreating the shot.

[@cgnicolis]

What they should have done was get the guy's eyes checked; I'd guess that he's better than 20/20 even at his age. He probably had significantly better vision when he was younger and that's (with lots of practice) what allowed him to make shots at crazy distances.

[@tonyvelasquez6776]

@@cgnicolis he said he's wearing contacts

[@stevenbobbybills]

​@Tony Velasquez probably far-sighted, with what we was saying about the green target.

[@minephlip]

@@cgnicolis perhaps the contacts allow him to see things farther out than people with regular vision?

[@anon_79]

Even with corrected vision using contacts, he could have a 20/10 vision or slightly better. So doing the math he would be able to see farther distances a lot closer than the average person. Some of the greatest known snipers in military history with hundreds of confirmed kills used only iron sights fascinatingly enough.

[@IronSharpensIron127]

Yall should do more episodes like this, just bringing out fans to do something different.

[@mikep5647]

I’m impressed he was able to even get close at 700yards with iron sights. Plus he showed up that in itself is impressive.

[@KTheStruggler]

Right? He was hitting probably close as I'd be with a 20" AR lmao, I'm an alright shot but that was insane. .22man will forever be remembered

[@dirty-civilian]

Everything about this makes me smile from ear to ear. Community needs more of this vibe.

[@wolfsfroth]

I loved this. I was afraid it would be cringeAF. Instead it was wholesome as apple pie. 🔥🖤🔥

[@manclectic5203]

A lot of great positivity in this video. I love it! Great interaction.

[@emodesitt94]

He didn't make the shot he wanted, but he made the shot he needed in our hearts

[@jackclark1994]

I can absolutely believe he used to do this. I have a cousin in the Air Force that used to pop quarters at around 100-150 yards with iron sights. Can't remember the exact distance, it was a long time ago but i couldn't even see them. That may not be impressive to a lot of people but you don't realise how small a quarter is at those distances

[@postingwhateveriwant]

By the time he stepped up to shoot, I went from being a hater to wanting to see him succeed. Respect to everyone who made this video possible.

[@V12Maniac]

from how close this man was from just his first shot with iron sights, this man was 100% telling the truth. He not only showed up, but did his 100% best to hit that can. And considering from my understanding is that he was a lot younger and as he said entirely different environment. This man can 100% hit that can at that distance. MASSIVE respect to this man. Bring him on more

[@tomjones4835]

He can see better than everyone else because he is looking in the distance all day. Our eyes stare at screens and tvs

[@blakecyrus2597]

Yeah, he was only like 200yds off!🙄 😂

[@elrobbio1]

The guy was so close with a rifle that wasn’t his, ammo that wasn’t his, on a range that wasn’t his with some wind rocking 22lr I was still more than impressed. Guy can shoot.

[@flyingfrog7847]

But can he hit? No

[@dogabuserslayer8341]

@@flyingfrog7847 he tried.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@flyingfrog7847 you couldnt hit at 100m in that wind get outta here lmfao

[@ZHBraden13]

@@flyingfrog7847 He still went out there and tried, which is far more than keyboard warriors like you do. If you think you can do better, then hit up GT and prove your better. Otherwise, stfu.

[@puertoricanpapi1356]

@@flyingfrog7847 he did end up hitting it though with the fancy .22lr

[@Shadan-simmons]

Dude came soo close for real at 710 yard 10 ft off is nuts

[@ericcardinal4788]

The fact that he was using iron sights and was smacking the berm that close to those coke cans... major props to him. Ya'll showed him way more kindness and respect than most content creators would. All in all, I have to say, Great video. I wanted to see him hit one of those cans.

[@scottwall8419]

That is true. Most would have used him as a prop to prove the "KZbin comment superstar doofus" stereotype and he ended up showing he probably was making that shot as he claimed.

[@manny1470]

That dude actually got much closer then I expected. To be honest I was shocked he even was within 100 yards of that target.

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

The dude had an excuse with the wind, and an unfamiliar range. His shots with irons on that 10/22 were damn close.

[@sirlukas73]

man give the man another chance man

[@crypticbait]

@@sirlukas73someone get this man in a 700 meter indoor range

[@sirlukas73]

@@crypticbait true...

[@qwerty00001101]

its one of those videos you HAVE to come back to watch a second time

[@jordancurrie1756]

In today's internet age, I'm just impressed this guy backed up his talk. He accepted the invitation and tried to prove his worth. I respect that.

[@ATFprdepartment]

It really reminded me of the guy who talked shit on KZbin about someone playing Rush E then absolutely crushed it playing it himself

[@omarmuhammad6945]

He definitely hit that target when he was a lot younger. Age, Wind, unfamiliar environment all played a factor.

[@Emre-sj4ls]

100% i believe him

[@MaxC_1]

I mean the wind is really against him here plus a different environment and gun. He'd prolly still get some shots if he was on a familiar ground Still though even now it's actually a scary shot

[@mouthbreather280]

Yeah but he said he did it all the time with 5-6 shots. I don’t believe that. I believe he thought it was 700 yards but it was much closer in reality.

[@floridasoldat]

@@mouthbreather280 most likely the case, yeah

[@stephenjerome7793]

And the thing is that he might have only hit it a few times out of thousands of tries. Even then he is still telling the truth, the mind is a weird thing and it sometimes warps our memories to forget everything it took to accomplish the thing we set out to accomplish.

[@Com-bc6jl]

This was a feel good classic. He went into it with his heart on his sleeve and a can do attitude. We all rooted for him because we all know there's a little of .22 man in all of us that simply believes.

[@thegunnut1944]

Well said buddy

[@just-another-guy]

100%

[@anderslarsen2311]

But why wasnt his gun elevated? Is this staged?

[@thegunnut1944]

@@anderslarsen2311 did you actually pay attention to the video? the10/22 was firing at 700m. the other 22 was fireing at 300m

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

@@anderslarsen2311 Look at the over-shoulder shot at 11:00. Firstly, the target is set on ground below the shooter - you can't always guarantee fields are completely flat for 700 yards. Second, you can see the muzzle of the rifle is aimed upwards. It's not as extreme as they joked in the beginning of the video, but it's there.

[@5dc61]

.22 man looks exactly how I pictured him before I saw him. Except he’s a bit shorter.

[@ElementalMaker]

Man I am blown away by how close he actually got several times. That alone was really impressive at least to someone like myself who's never taken a 22 out past 200yds.

[@ksaechao97]

Right?? I'm only OK sitting sub 100 yards with a scope on my Ruger 10/22. This guy is printing near the mark at 700+ yards. On irons. With wind.

[@adama7752]

I believe as kids, with a summer with nothing to do on a farm. It's possible. Given enough time and luck, boys will do it

[@endex2k8]

This video was one of your best for sure. I believe he truly did hit it when he was younger. I think time has just faded his memory on how often he could land that shot (which is clearly not often) but man you gotta respect the hustle and commitment to standing by his talk. The fact he even got close, regardless if it was 3 to 4 targets width away at 710 yards is still extremely impressive with irons. Doubly so with ruger irons...

[@kedrickswain6509]

The fact that he drilled it in a handful of shots with the competition gun tells me he wasn’t trolling.

[@troy510]

The can he hit with the comp gun was only at 300 yards not the 710 yards. They explain that at the end.

[@franksfamily]

I'm surprised dude had the balls to even show up. That alone deserves respect. Because I would never have the balls to do that.

[@lucienleonardi8122]

"It takes a strong man to deny what's in front of him"

[@android61242]

fucking lmao

[@brycehix4073]

And if the truth is undeniable then he creates his own.

[@dersturmerofjewery6038]

Jesus is the truth yet people deny him everyday.

[@dutty1549]

"Even now. After all you've done, you can still go home."

[@echodelta2172]

Underrated reference

[@Trading-Freedom11]

The dude was a decent shot regardless of not hitting the cans . He truly believed he did hit it at that distance . Props for him from showing up and you guys for letting him go for it

[@AGripOBabys]

one thing that makes me curious is if the wind was dead, and if that older man still had his younger eyes I think he woulda got it.

[@michaelschauf3542]

Mad respect for stepping up .22 man. Also let’s thank GT not only for giving him a chance on film but letting him have basically a range day with the crew. Looks like you boys had a lot of fun.

[@Jon-yn4pq]

Amazing shot. I gotta ask, what is going on with 22 man's fingers?

[@robertalford1321]

That man has balls of steel just for showing up. I'm over here sitting on the edge of my seat, watching a man try a superhuman feat, and wishing it was me. Lol. You guys are all just the best, and I'm a better man for having watched this. Thank you!

[@johnsheppard7175]

22 Man seems like a genuinely good shooter, regardless of whether or not he hit his legendary shot. Much love to 22 Man. God bless.

[@danutinske6134]

Just a quick note about vision; while in VN as a Helicopter Door-gunner I could pick up movement at significant distance. I always wondered if I had different or more acute vision ability. Then I read this "Chuck Yeager, the famous test pilot and World War II fighter ace, was known for his exceptional vision and flying skills. During WWII, he was credited with seeing enemy aircraft from distances that were considered quite impressive for the time. Although exact figures vary, reports suggest that experienced pilots like Yeager could spot enemy planes from about 10 to 20 miles away under ideal conditions." There are shooters who can see distances that others can't, I wish I still had my vision but the years have mellowed it a lot. I can still hit what I aim at in defensive situations though.

[@mbell7860]

I probably loved this vid more than all your others. The decency and respect you all showed was truly honorable. 22Man may have not hit the can but I'd call this a victory all the way around, this is how we should all treat one another. You guys taught me a lesson today!

[@vernonpatrick6346]

Amen to that brother.

[@vernonpatrick6346]

Amen to that brother

[@Unholymackrl]

you are %100 percent!

[@dontworrybout2664]

Bet you when he was younger he was able to

[@Unholymackrl]

@@dontworrybout2664 No doubt

[@98xj64]

For him to even get that close with iron sights was remarkable, environment makes a world of difference

[@steveo3947]

Yeah I was just thinking, he may have had the wind to his back at Grandma's and got a crosswind on garands range

[@trashman1694]

I believe

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

He has some skills cause at that wind that was blowing most would have hard time even with 308. even with scope.

[@98xj64]

@@The_Touring_Jedi I agree, he's got a lot more than most. He completely surprised me

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

I was already a huge Garand Thumb fan but this video, the way they treated this guy, respectful and decent, didn't ridicule or make fun of him, it made me even more of a fan. Just had a good time all around to try and see if it could be done, very well done gentleman, class act all around.

[@nikoscott145]

Agreed!

[@Bluecollarjoe6B9]

This was an old school gentleman’s challenge like it should be.

[@Bluecollarjoe6B9]

This was an old school gentleman’s challenge like it should be.

[@gjack2008]

I agree 100%. I was going to say the same thing. Great video

[@G4llager]

THis is the most wholesome video i´ve seen in a while

[@ikkelolnl]

The fact he got inches away from the target consistently tells me his story is true. Also the vision with camera is completely diffrent from real eye sight with depth. What an amazing guy.

[@KeepTheGates]

Oh my god, he missed by 20 feet. His stories are 100% bullshit.

[@mattkoethe6691]

I fully believe he's made that shot. It might be almost mathematically impossible, but someone with eyesight so rarely adjusted to long ranges, so experienced in a very nuanced skill involving that trait, and the time that living rural with nothing else to do from a young age into adulthood... Math and probability are not accurate here. This involves a factor that we just can't measure because we don't know how to replicate it. Plus he nearly hit that thing with a 10/22! That's beyond insane!

[@joeybebop]

I didn't see within inches consistency, maybe a yard or two but not inches...

[@ikkelolnl]

@@joeybebop if you consider the fact that the bullet had massive drop, since the guy was shooting upwards with like a 20 degree angle and it took nearly 5 or 6 secconds to even impact, he was really fucking close.

[@GordonTurnerpark]

But it wasn’t true…and he wasn’t close.

[@brycesmith5784]

I honestly think his comment about familiarity with the range actually probably did play a huge factor. If you just went out and shot as a kid every day, experimenting with how to adjust using different land markers as anchor points, I can definitely see him actually making that shot. Either way, awesome video as always

[@cericat]

You also learn the regular climate variables of the terrain because while it can be very random when you're familiar with an area you learn to recognise the patterns and adjust accordingly.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Yeah. It definitely was the wind mainly and new terrain

[@Basic6936]

​@@Puppy_Puppington lol no, it's mainly that nobody is making those kind of shots.

[@Basic6936]

He never made those shots. He wasn't really that close either.

[@Dino2GunZ]

His first shot was all luck there is no way in hell he ever hit that shot

[@kasper_429]

The fact that he got as close as he did at his current age and with the conditions of this video (windy AF, different environment, different shooting position, etc.) makes me want to believe that he pulled that shot off back in the day when he had younger eyes and was consistently shooting in the same environment (instead of a new one like in this video). Any way you look at it, this video is a win for him, for everyone involved, and for all of us. His random comment in a sea of thousands of comments on a GT video got him a free flight out to have a range day with Mike and the GT crew. Awesome job to them as well for treating him as well as they did, for being a total stranger they just hung out with him and treated him like one of the boys for a day, instead of berating him and calling him out for talking shit on the internet. Wholesome AF.

[@someone_missing]

i agree fr

[@Slaize]

I agree. If he’s getting that close in a random environment and older age he probably was plinking cans at 710 in his younger days.

[@Suuby84]

You GOTTA give him some props for being able to even get in the general vicinity of the target in just a few shots with a 10-22 and iron sites...

[@spookymunky1]

some props ? a million props in my mind, his claim seems legit :)

[@Netbug]

I absolutely believe his story. Youthful eyes and no wind, a familiar setting, repetition, muscle memory... yup. He was extremely close with iron sights.

[@1stCallipostle]

Consistently, I don't think so But did he nail it at least once once upon a time? Likely enough

[@MACE1-1]

I bet he repeated the shot as well...

[@gumby6124]

I agree. When you consider the variables you mentioned along with how close he actually came in this video, I don't think it's a stretch to think he knocked over a few cans at that distance.

[@Netbug]

@@gumby6124 Yeah, it seems pretty obvious. The dude just took a few shots and was close despite the wind which was definitely not insignificant over that distance. Once you're dialed in it wouldn't be too hard to get fairly consistent. It's not too different than landing a skateboard trick or keeping a good racing line... repetition is the key. Plus people forget just how much visual acuity they had when they were younger, since it's gradually lost over time. Seems like an opportunity for more content to me. They should setup somewhere with less wind and try again. They just need to find someone who can resolve those cans visually like he can.

[@immikeurnot]

Not a chance in he'll is his story true. A friend and I shot a built 10/22 with good ammo at a 500 yard target for fun one day and it was hard. And that was C zone steel. Coke can at 700? Can't even see a can at that distance.

[@arslanxelan9606]

Despite the fact he did not make the shot. 22 man is still awesome since he showed up, tried and stayed humble. Great video.

[@daqpanda]

To be fair, he did make it with the fancy 22.

[@daqpanda]

Nvm, it was at 300. Missed that I guess.

[@rugerredhawk9065]

It isn't really humble to claim you can make an impossible shot then make excuses when you can't lol

[@d3athreaper100]

Even though he didn't make the shots this is still my favorite episode ever

[@Hammer1987]

I believe him when he says he used to hit the coke cans off of the tractor. When you take the same shot enough times you start learning it. You become familiar with how the land works, how the wind blows, like, it's almost magic after a while. It's similar with guys who have fished in the same spot for years, they know things that don't make sense, but aren't wrong.

[@thep.4429]

But theirs always different factors that’ll affect the shot in all the different ways possible.

[@Hammer1987]

@@thep.4429 Yes, but it's not random. There are tendencies and peculiarities that you'll pick up on after spending enough time in an area.

[@m0n4rch911]

​@@thep.4429 Unknown factors are mostly insignificant to matter or too rare to add adjustment over since it involves an insane amount of repetition in multiple varied settings like fishing on the same spot or shooting at the same place. Unkown being not worth enough knowing is pretty much what i mean basing from sir Ha B here.

[@ethanackerlund2963]

You're right, Ha... I watched my cousin headshoot a prairie dog at about 400 yards. With a Ruger 10/22. When you're familiar with the rifle, the wind and the range and trajectory of the round from that gun in those conditions, you can pull off insane shots.

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

I believe he hit that shot at maybe 400 yards

[@frozenninja4030]

"Next time, DON'T." That's the best dad advice I have ever heard. It just sums up what a good dad would think and say. He knows you're gonna screw up and that he has to correct you for you to learn but he still loves you and wants you do better. Well said .22 Man.

[@evan_513]

I thought the same thing.

[@GhenzieDC]

The fact he got that close with irons at that distance, I believe he was plucking cans at 710 in his younger days at home, atleast 600 for sure. Having reference points you know ect does help. Props for holding to his word.

[@KeepTheGates]

I call bullshit. He was plinking cans at 710 feet.

[@obi-wankenobi1750]

He probably hit one or two at 450-500 and over the years the story changed from a super lucky rare shot at 450-500 to a common occurrence at 700

[@JACS420]

@@obi-wankenobi1750 you can set up points of reference fairly easy within a few rounds let alone 30 rounds of cheap .22 Maybe I missed his first shot but if it was anywhere within 50 feet at 700 yards with .22 is impressive. He’s for sure not a natural talent, but someone who genuinely has probably shot more .22 than the rest of the population. Also if he has 20/25 vision, there’s a chance he can make out bright colors, and obstructions. People read a summary of 20/25 vision and assume it’s worse than 20/20. It has its gives and takes. I have 20/25 and it was an absolute thrill of a f***ery experience in the military trying to explain I’m far sighted, and my near sightedness is trash. With proper correction he probably can see further than most people.

[@snowboxesful]

@@JACS420 Hmmmm, reference points after 3 - 30 rounds are not the same as consistent reference points of years. Like a dancer, to know where, when and how to move in a day does not make you a good dancer. Takes lots of practice to get it spot on and easily repeatable. Then if you stop for a decade and try again it's not the same, I'm guessing. I am not saying he ever did or didn't shoot that far though. I wished he did, but I would have been quite surprised. I pulled off some freak shots at 1400m - 1800m with a .223, to annoy my brother with his .338 but we both already knew that they were just freak shots. He still didn't like it and that was good enough for me haha.

[@MisterNi]

@@JACS420 Someone didn't grow up with enough American folklore. 20/25 vision is a more modern take, but the original folk saying is that people with green eyes are capable of making extreme ranged shots. Reason being, a steady hand, being intelligent and having lucky colored irises. 😉