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

[@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 😅

[@jasonhendrie3716]

The whole crew earned even more of my respect by treating that guy with the utmost respect and let him hang out all day with them.

[@775mateo]

100%, was totally awesome

[@wannabecarguy]

I'm never talking about that shot I made when I was a kid. However I have an anchutz but I just spray and pray.

[@saltedslug7954]

Courtesy

[@verihimthered2418]

Well they are normal guys

[@krpinckney]

22 Man is definitely a legend. Really cool seeming guy.

[@stufoo]

I’ve never wanted someone to succeed in their “hold my beer” moment this much in my entire life.

[@ryanwilson2016]

Absolutely! So much wanted him to be close first round, then just turn and smile and boom second round kill shot.

[@agoodnight1050]

Don't stop until it sounds expensive.

[@WinterSoldier100]

I've never been more optimistic 😂

[@AllPainNoGains]

I wanted to believe in him so badly.

[@allthecommonsense]

Lol same

[@frozenflames5263]

I couldn’t help thinking .22 Man was smoking a cigarette to refill his Dead Eye core before taking his shots with the Ruger

[@jjofthejclan]

lol.

[@arthurv283]

😂

[@atxhooligan]

:D :D OMG he did refill his dead eye :D

[@41-4E-4F-4E]

Underated comment

[@ThmsDouglas]

😂🤣

[@kushnoketchup]

Garand Thumb crew treated this guy with more respect than most creators would, solid team of dudes

[@andrewenriquez3138]

Why would someone treat him different you judge sob?

[@kushnoketchup]

@@andrewenriquez3138 because the internet highlights conflict and ridiculing when there is a simple disagreement. Instead of chastising 22 Man for his claim that he wasn’t able to back up, the team treated him like a friend and made for a great range day.

[@TheMoistButDroopyLongCrotch]

LOL wtf, almost everyone would treat him that way

[@ffcracker]

Awesome video. The .22 Man will live on forever....

[@ayseeboi-cn3vo]

Fr they good people ong wish I had more dudes like that in my crew!

[@kylemoua]

The fact that he got within 10’ with iron sights on a gusty day at 710 is impressive in itself. I’m smiling ear to ear. I’ve never wanted to see someone hit a shot so bad in my life. We need more positivity in our community. LFG

[@percyhutchins5421]

@@StrideResearch Facts. this was impressive regardless

[@bencox9295]

Totally agree!! I knew there was no way he would make it, but also wanted to be proven wrong. We need more positivity and to cheer on each other. 👊🏼

[@Goldendeed]

Best comment

[@levanpkh6882]

spot on comment. cheers

[@seanmtak7573]

@@bencox9295 thought the same I was like damn he’s getting them out there! it’s definitely possible!

[@Briggattonii]

Respect this guy. He talked shit and committed to it, he’s a rare breed online.

[@ElNinoLego]

A rare breed trigger...?

[@nfaisnfgay]

Dudes a dumb goober who was ignorant with pride lol

[@PatrickBergensen-kali-yuga2005]

@@ElNinoLego ha!

[@craigsteinkamp12]

I think there was a couple guys who did a similar thing a couple years ago with Nutnfancy with his “Soldier Boy” drills. Definitely respect the guy for standing by his word and not make up excuses (or at least a lot). The bro turned a 10/22 into an artillery piece and came close.

[@secessionnow4133]

🤡

[@adamrichardson6821]

That extraordinary eyesight is very cool. About 30 years ago, I was driving Highway 2 along the edge of Glacier Park when my wife spotted and elk lying down at about five hundred yards. We pulled into the wayside and there was an older Native American man with his two grandsons there. After a bit I asked the gentleman what he'd use for that elk and he said "7mm," which please me 'cause that's what I was thinking. Then I said, "Would you take that shot?" and he said, "You couldn't miss 'im from here." A little later I was talking to one of the boys, probably 14 or so, and he said, "There go several elk up through that pass," and he pointed to a very distant snow field high on a mountain. I couldn't see anything; got out the binoculars, and there were 4 little specs heading up that field that barely registered as elk through the glasses. My mouth hung open a bit when I saw that. Amazing.

[@hogandromgool2062]

There have been tests and some people have 220:20 vision. Which means they can see things clearly 100 feet away that others would struggle to see. This puts their sight at about half of that of a bald eagle.

[@cyruahawkins5289]

@@hogandromgool2062I swear I can re adjust my eyes. Like focus on things that aren’t there. I learned from looking at my finger in front of my eye, and then looking at it when it isnt there. I thought I could figure out a way to make my eyes zoom in or something(Don’t judge me I was a kid when I learned this). But honestly I never figured out how to zoom in, just like re adjust what my eyes focus on. I just tried so much as a kid I can focus on the air and make everything else blurry, I swear you can focus on things behind them too, but it never really zooms... 😂 It’s kinda weird, sometimes it feels like I’m gonna get stuck. But that never happened. I wonder if it’s something like that though, like they can focus on things further away or actually zoom in with their eyes, like some animals do.

[@WolfPackOutdoors211]

Its from being out here your wholle life most people dont look past their phones or the tv. You voluntarily ruin your eyesight and your ability to be observant.

[@jimandskittum]

When I was young I was bragging about my eyesight and this man of around 40 years could read small print all the way across the room. It was a humbling experience.

[@SuperMontsta]

You mean great contacts. He was wearing contact lenses, wasnt his natural vision.

[@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

[@TheLegion1776]

Was rooting for him the whole time. Despite not making the shot, the fact that he got *close* with irons is really impressive. What a Chad.

[@NateBedair]

Super close, which at that range is insane.

[@rhaynhillyard9772]

​@@NateBedair consistently to boot

[@brindlebucker4741]

Yep. When I was in the Army, sometimes, when we'd be on the range, we'd ask each other: Would you stand at 500 meters and let Private Snuffy take one shot at you for $1,000? Sometimes, it would be a hard yes because that particular Joe simply couldn't shoot. But with others, you'd be like, 'Nope.' If I had to stand at 500 meters with this guy and a .22, that'd be a hard no. That can was 700 yards. I'm thinking he's going to hit a man sized target at 500 or less.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

He was in a range he was unfamiliar. Previously he was shooting from his Grandma’s all day. If he was there longer I am sure he would have nailed those cans consistently.

[@jessebarnett4205]

I was rooting for him until I noticed his fingernails then I just couldn’t bring myself to do it anymore 😂😂😂

[@DrSludge]

Follow up video idea: go to his home range where he claims to have made the shot, let him make the shot, and then look on a rangefinder and see how many yards the cans are truly at

[@Talon18136]

That’s the only way to properly test it

[@Rameus]

This

[@mrvargas4432]

Make it happen

[@iblameabel]

Need this

[@claycooper5937]

He said they were shooting off his Grandma's porch toward tractor off in the distance...Not sure where this was but wouldn't be surprised if the house is either gone now or the area is covered up with other houses.

[@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! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@timg7627]

He was surprisingly close with iron sights at 710. Respect to this man

[@Eric_the_miserable_midget]

Plus it looked windy as hell too.

[@swerves2871]

He was really close with iron sights and wind. I probably couldn't get that close with 50 shots lol

[@punker8716]

Yeah, I reckon he did it in a low wind environment. kudos, bro.

[@MandoWookie]

I think he did do it, but like he said, it was in an environment and distance he knew, over years of repetition. And it probably didn't happen as often as he thought.

[@jshtaylor]

I was surprised how close he did get. I've only ever pushed my 22s out to 100m, and I can't constantly hit a soda can at 100. Just getting the impact into the video's frame is impressive.

[@DanielBrown-nb9zz]

This was a cool episode . I wish more online debates were settled this way and with equal parts humbleness.

[@amac8237]

The fact he stood by his claim and never faltered is the most impressive thing about all of this.

[@Chris_A_]

The shooter should run for office, as he is a natural.

[@contraband1543]

​@@Chris_A_ 😂😂

[@blahdedah1334]

Right!

[@jay23mediz16]

I’m sure you could do better…

[@amac8237]

@@jay23mediz16 never claimed I could. Just saying in the age of anonymous shit posting it was nice to see somebody put their money where their mouth is.

[@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.

[@liamfoley4452]

I genuinely appreciate that you guys didn’t just shut on him and you treated him with the upmost respect and just let him take his shot literally

[@jackrapier6748]

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

[@cobmeister.1930]

I personally believe he made the mythical shot on the tractor with the evidence presented in this video, .22 man definitely earned a few beers for actually showing up and getting really close to the target

[@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. 🤣🤣🤣

[@robl884]

2 points: 1) he was INSANELY close with those irons at that distance. I'd be willing to bet maybe once upon a time he Could have made the shot, given how close he was. 2) the way Garand Thumb and his guys treated this man and let him kick it like one of the guys...man, that speaks volumes of these guys. I've always enjoyed GT vids, but this made me an actual fan. Respect to all. 🍻

[@jtclark2077]

I guarantee you if they had used a higher cap mag, so he could make more attempts before the gun went "click" he would have made it with the irons - that "click" was just disheartening! I think you are right, he probably could have and likely did make that shot when he was younger.

[@ryanwood6754]

​​@@jtclark2077 to be fair though he claimed they nailed them all day in the past. I don't consider hitting the can once out of like 15 shots or whatever a win for him that's just luck at that point. Give a man enough ammo and I'm sure you'd hit it eventually

[@dancing_odie]

​@@ryanwood6754 Hitting once every 15 round means he did hit that shot all day. If he had a 20rd mag he could have hit it twice a mag sometimes.

[@staticklingon2182]

Second video I've ever watched and I'm a big fan now.

[@fish41101]

Except he wasn’t able to hit it at 710. Listen to the end of the video. He hit at 300yards with the 10k rifle and a crew of spotters

[@Drontes]

Love it! The guy had an epic adventure, almost made it! and actually had the balls to show up in front of the camera after his comment. We need more people like the .22 guy. Thanks Garand.

[@originafreerangechicken]

Well done, 22Man. You represented the community well. Great content, y’all!

[@bnatoak4525]

Agreed brother! Just watched and hell ya 🤙

[@billcharlene1450]

22MAN👏👏👏👏

[@davidpeele3791]

Just started the video, simply here to show my undying love and support for .22 man despite the fact I don't know if he succeeded or not. Long live .22 man.

[@hellcy7237]

The fact that us talking shit in these comments could have real life consequences is concerning. We've been warned.

[@traphimawari7760]

Its like that Rush E video where someone commented it was mediocre, he was told if he could do better and a couple weeks later he actually made a video of a piano composition for Rush E and played it, and he played it better he really put that commenter in his place

[@davidpeele3791]

After viewing the entirety of this epic, I am utterly devastated, but his tale will inspire generations to do what he could not. Take up the mantle, pass down the torch, be the .22 man that .22 man could not be.

[@DivineMind222]

​@@traphimawari7760 that's the first thing I thought of as well. Sometimes, albeit very very rarely, the shit talkers are as good as they claim.

[@ORShenanigans6186-c1x]

I good sir am one of those s*** talkers... LOL I never say anything I can't backup except for this statement LOL

[@CaveLife652]

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

[@alanmore4556]

Hey big props to this guy, he got close. To his credit, not all 10/22s are equal off the shelf. i have one that is an absolute tack driver and two that are okay. Maybe his childhood one is a good one. Never tried 700 yards, but i have an early 1900s savage model 5, a beautiful bolt action .22 with a 23 inch barrel and a fixed 4 power on it. At 500 yards, i hit about 5/10 on a full size steel torso. They barely ding, you have to listen really hard. Also, they barely chip the paint off the torso, leaving no mark from that range. When you get up close you can see light skip marks and can really tell the rounds were coming in at a downward angle. About 21 feet of drop at that range great video, as usual

[@christopherdriskell9655]

The fact he even got close with iron sights is absolutely insane

[@billwalker4836]

Consider making that shot at a Coke can And no he didn't say Pepsi! From a kitchen chair off the railing of your West Texas front porch or a bench rest. A piece of grass dropped from shoulder height, would hit the ground at your toes. Dead still the air at 30% humidity and doing this day after day after day with your brothers. Through bricks and bricks of Winchester X 22 LR... Summers are long dry and hot where the great planes meet the southwest desert. With not much to do but shoot at a Coke can sitting on top of a tractor...

[@nathanhileman3848]

I agree - a couple shots looked pretty darn close to me! I couldn't see a Coke can at 300 yards, let alone 710!

[@b3t44k7]

yeah and if he grew up in a small vally or so wher you dont have wind like you have in that open area and considering he told he was a kid and looking at him now his age maybe not the same as he was jung

[@tayhlorpogacsas7200]

Yeah it was pretty windy their hair was blowing back and forth

[@relarz]

Came to say same. The fact that he was landing those lil ass rounds within like feet at those ranges was impressive AF.

[@Cannabis_Connoisseur]

This dude straight hustled his way into a free range day. Someone should hire this guy.

[@raidzeromatt]

"Free .22 range day" lol I remember my brothers and I intentionally tried to go through 1000 rnds of Remington rimfire as fast as we could bc our pops bought a bunch of really cheap ammo at a gun show Looking back my pops was really cool though, bc that was the only time he bought cheap ammo

[@arabiantxn]

True Murican

[@Satanperkele]

Gotta respect the hustle

[@nosfurato1428]

yeah,.. and you paid his part of his plane ticket.. think about that for a second..

[@nosfurato1428]

@@JC-oq5ex For a guy that plays racing video games,.. what do you purpose?.. GTA6.. Find 22 guy!! While you aimlessly rant about nonsense .. I know,.. 22 guy, could be like the new elusive Bigfoot in GTA6.. there you go.. My idea BTW.. RockStar.. lol

[@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.

[@RemedyTalon]

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

[@SkunkapeCycles]

​@@RemedyTalon

[@41-4E-4F-4E]

This is just epic. Filmed so well. Guy treated with the utmost respect. Just bravo guys. Excellent.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@chizzelfingers]

that's bc u have never shot anything in ur life..

[@MilitaryMatters1]

As a Native American -- I can confirm we have done this on the rez with a 22 lol.. but it usually takes about 20-30 shots with the 22 to even hit the can at about 600+ yards haha.

[@JestersGamingOG]

Skodis?

[@jefferybeckman5231]

You do know that Iron Eyes Cody was Sicilian... Uh?

[@ZommBleed]

I heard the eagle and felt the breeze as I read your comment.

[@AnthonyRivera1999]

We can’t just skip over how close 22 man was to actually smacking the cans with only irons.

[@james-im1sj]

Definitely I think at one time in past he probably did shoot that far accurately.

[@jacobperez7246]

@@james-im1sj eyes get old. Young eyes are very sharp

[@4doorsmorewhors]

​@@jacobperez7246nope eyes stay the same

[@coachvaz242]

​@@4doorsmorewhorsput the alcohol down. It's medically proven that eyesight deteriorates with age.

[@4doorsmorewhors]

@@coachvaz242 22 man is not 100 years old bud

[@casperhogs]

Dude actually got a whole lot closer than anyone expected. 👏🏼

[@Recrohin]

Yeah noticed that too. There's also some years between him doing it then and trying it again now. I thin k we all have some things we did as kids you just wonder how it was even possible now. I guess lots of free time and not a care in the world just helps doing these things. I want to believe!

[@AussieInCA11]

When they called two targets short I was impressed. To even get that close open sight at that distance with a .22 is pretty good

[@cavemannsniper]

You know years back my brother and i used to shoot mud balls out of the air, as twins we would make em and throw them for eachother, we hit them very consistently. All with .22's got the idea from my grandfather. Dunno if im as capable with a .22 now. But i do shoot well with my 6.5, .308, and .243 to this day.

[@richc4388]

I believe with everything I have that he made the shots back home. He was pushing 700 with irons in unfamiliar territory, and more wind than he probably had before. Even with age and degradation, his eyesight is phenomenal. Having lots of time as kid, familiar aim points, thousands of shots, he probably had the formula down perfect. Even if the distance wasn’t 710, if was definitely past 600. But the dead giveaway is the fact that he showed up. Respect man.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

100% bullshit artist. The simple fact is, even with the best match grade ammo, 22lr isn't that accurate at distance. You can bolt the rifle down to the table and still have 4 FOOT groups at 700 yards. The round is too light and too slow to make it happen. The fact is, the dude conned them for a free vacation. If GT had told him "I'll pay for the trip IF you make the shot", you would have seen him back out quick. I hate a liar just like I hate a thief, and this douchebag is both. He used lies to steal a vacation.

[@TobiTheHuman]

Absolutely this right here. If they shot the same target over the same distance with the same rifle and the same ammunition day in day out, they had it down. I believe him!

[@fox0yeah410]

Shocker is Army RnD tested 22 back in the 90s ( something to do with a marker round for 308s like 2 barrel guns i think ) you can hit 700yds with it, the kicker is only hits like a fly. Files are out there just got to look for them, im ex RMC from over the pond an don't think I'd make the shoot with a 22 tho 308 lets take it to 1500 and play. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacktheaviator4938]

@@fox0yeah410 do you have a source on that? I've done a bit of looking and can't find anything. A marker round for a 308 doesn't make any sense, was there gonna be a 22 mounted on a M-60 for "marking"....sounds suspect

[@acousticpineapple7851]

i used to consistently throw half court shots standing with my back to the hoop as a kid, me and 5 friends could all do it, we knew the ball, the court, the hoop, we just practiced until we knew the "feeling" of hitting the shot, then we would just repeat that to do it consistently, i got it at least half the time but some of the other guys were even better. @@TobiTheHumanhumans are capable of incredible things. we still dont fully understand the brain

[@NandMoo]

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

[@bradfromthewell]

This was wholesome AF. That first shot when the 22 landed right in front I genuinely thought "this man has it in the bag!" Unfortunately he didn't, but the fact he was hitting around the target at 710 yards is impressive 👏. Maybe he's right, on a day with a little less wind, who knows 🤷‍♂️. The mystery continues. I say GT does a series where they invite other people on in a "hunt for the lesser spotted 710".

[@KeepTheGates]

I think that because of the zoom and the distance, when you say "right in front" that actually means like 30 feet away.

[@bradfromthewell]

@Benjamin mate.. agreed but 30 foot with a 22 at 710 yards isn't shabby, with iron sights too.

[@Tyler1169]

@@bradfromthewell with fucking iron sights is the key word here 710 yards is 2130 feet, to be even in the ball park with that set up is crazy. like most people would struggle to get even close to a target with a .22 with iron sights with anything past 100 yards

[@SanxBile]

I can imagine him and his boy growing up and shooting every day from that porch they landed some crazy shots! I'm sure you all have some memories of things that you did as a teenager and thinking about it as an adult you realize it was some crazy feats. I for one believe in 22-man!

[@henryvanderwater6974]

@@SanxBile I'm sure he remembered the misses a lot less than the makes too. Maybe he hit the 710 yard can 100 times but, but missed 5,000.

[@SirCowdog]

I'm actually really impressed with the response from the community and the Team. Everyone is being super friendly and respectful. This is so much different than many of the internet communities that I'm part of. Love you guys!

[@joshazie5296]

he’s not lying when he says its the best comment section on KZbin!

[@Yourmommyisbusy]

Oh not everyone in the community is being respectful or rooting for 22 man. Read some of the comments

[@_Delta_P_]

oh Lucas Botkin would have trashed him for the next decade

[@SirCowdog]

@@Yourmommyisbusy I went pretty far down. And there's always going to be bad apples in every bunch. I was speaking in a general sense, anyway. And if I'm being blunt, anyone talking trash about 22guy probably isn't much a part of the community in the first place.

[@kriskodisko]

Reading this whole thing with the lofi music at the end of the vid is like honestly bringing a tear to my eye and warmth in my heart.

[@robodaz8]

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...

[@oneevilchef]

Thank you .22 man! Hope to see you at the next range day.

[@kalikombatives3608]

I’m in absolute awe of this man. Shots landing in the vicinity of the target with irons is an amazing feat.

[@kavenkocke3653]

​@@ToolsInAction4u that's a long shot bro 🤓

[@corylahey1025]

IKR!?!?!?!!!

[@pauloakes6952]

It really is! Dude can shoot!

[@mmelgoza1983]

Looks like he's just aiming at blue sky too. Lol

[@Th3Alibi]

He’s being walked in by spotters though.

[@alpha2legs]

Never underestimate a child’s power of not knowing something is impossible, goofing with friends, and performing a miracle. There were a lot of variables at play here, and doubt is a strong influence on the mind. If .22 man can’t do it, I still believe that .22 boy did.

[@cortlong]

this comment gave me so much hope for life

[@crackasaurus_rox9740]

Yeah, we used to shoot the heads off of dragon flies when I was a kid. It sounds ridiculous to an adult, but we didn't know any better.

[@BinarySpike]

As kids, a friend and I used to throw rocks at fence posts to decide who got to pick the video game for the day. At our best, we were competing to see who could hit the top of the post the most times in a row without missing-at ~102ft. As an adult, I wouldn't believe a story like that except I experienced it first hand.

[@reienyoutube]

I want to remember this comment forever.

[@Nitidus]

This is just romanticizing nostalgia to evoke feelings. It doesn't have anything to do with real life and also violates Ockham's Razor. It is much, much more plausible and probable to assume one thing, namely that they weren't able to measure correctly. Especially since according to the video, him making those shots under whatever circumstances would come close to breaking the laws of physics which didn't change between then and now.

[@faafo2]

22-man actually has Garand thumb. I mean he looks like he's been hangin pictures all week. All his f'in nails are blue!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@zackfowler8613]

My goodness, I am SO glad I found this channel. I agree with the other guy's comment, I NEED this 22 man to succeed!! 😂😂

[@ScottHilton76]

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

[@wahidtrynaheghugh260]

Considering how close he got at 710, I believe he did it when he was younger. That was absolutely wild.

[@bigk4026]

I know right lol. This was insane. Daddy flannel was not even close

[@lukakapyro]

I dont, possibly one lucky time nut not at any consistency

[@JamesDavis-mm2mi]

Me too. He was pretty damn close at the 710. The fact he got a .22 to 710 in the same realm of the cab says a lot

[@kish8950]

Yeah man, that wind was probably the only factor holding him back, that guys a crazy shot! The kinda guy who tells you stories that make you go "yeah right" until you actually go shooting with him

[@xenn4985]

@@lukakapyro hey man, a hits a hit

[@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.

[@Xen0m0rph3d]

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

[@jaguarj1942]

I’m not sure about hitting it that consistently but familiarity with the location and gun play huge factors when exact precision is needed. It probably took him at least a few hundred shots to narrow down exactly where to aim and then practice shooting that exact spot. When you need to be extra precise, having visual guides such as a tree in the distance, ingrained muscle memory, lots of experience estimating the effects of wind and a perfect understanding of the unique defects of your gun that alters the trajectory of each bullet is key. He was in an unfamiliar location, had an unfamiliar setup with a different gun, has definitely grown since he was a kid so his muscle memory is slightly off and he just hasn’t had that much practice. Considering how close he got with all those factors against him, I think he was telling the truth. Never underestimate just how precise humans can become at one specific task as with enough patience, practice and determination, a person can achieve something most would consider impossible.

[@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.

[@Ineedcoffee-n4j]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ion1984]

i'm halfway through, and avoiding scrolling down too far for spoilers, but this is absolutely your best video ever. I watch so many of your reviews, but man this is great. People say the craziest stuff in youtube comments. you see all KINDS of ridiculous stuff. people argue with ANYTHING. and just for once, to find a comment and really drill down on it - is brilliant. Kind of a spot check for the validity of youtube comments. beautiful conecept. more out of the box videos like this!

[@ion1984]

i honestly think he meant 700ft and just went with it when he confused it with 700yd

[@rondosworld2746]

Man we were all rooting for him, he was an all around Chad. He took it on the chin like a man and didn't make himself look like a fool. Also thank you for taking it easy on him , Super Chad move on your part. All together a very wholesome, entertaining, and educational.

[@jaxonbmx2699]

His doctor diagnosed him with super sigma Chad Mr beast batman syndrome shortly after this video.

[@sqlevolicious]

yikes

[@rondosworld2746]

@@jaxonbmx2699 you know it brah

[@drakeschroeder1752]

I don't care that he didn't hit the can, the fact that he even hit the berm at 710 irons on a day like that is incredible. I think you should have given more credit to how close he got than you did.

[@bustedaw11]

I've thrown a lot of lead at distance from my built 10/22 and Winchester 40x over the years. Guy impressed me.... looked windy AF to me.

[@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

[@TheBackyardScientist]

I could do it, let me come out and prove it😆

[@catwrench3]

He might not have hit the target, but he earned everyone's respect. He is a man of his word and he showed up and gave it his best shot, that's rare to find these days. This was quite possibly the best episode to date simply because of the mutual respect given and the pure interaction of people. Damn well done!

[@billwalker4836]

Leaning on 70 now. When I was a child I was taught that a man is only as good as his word.

[@davidames9098]

100% respect a man who is willing to step up and test his claims. Good on you 22 man.

[@dcmoore8937]

Has anyone heard of the 22plinkster ? He is always shooting a 22. Weather it’s a New Rifle or a New Pistol. Maybe you can get him out your way? Just a thought….

[@CareForEmAll]

He hit it

[@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.

[@YTShixt]

Scopes are usually factory tuned on their dials. A lot of them will say how many clicks equal a distance of tuning, such as 1 click equals 1/4” inch at 100 yards. (1x4=4/4) (4/4clicks = 1 Full Inch) -At 700 yards 7 Clicks = 1/4” at 700 yards (7x4 = 28/28) (28/28 clicks = 1 Full Inch) For 50 yards(.5 of 100y spec) .5=1/4” (.5x4 = 2/2)=1” (2/2 Clicks = 1 Full Inch) Once you get into the macro range of 100 yards or less, you really want to decide on getting a scope that moves in 1/8 @ 100 yard specs. (1 Click = 1/8” @ 100 yards.)

[@DoingitWrong]

He had the balls to show up and stand behind his call. Huge props! Awesome that you gave him the chance and everyone had fun with it. 👍

[@charlesholder9634]

This is my Super Bowl.

[@noahnewcomer5180]

Honestly, same

[@MatthewSomethingOrOther]

No, this is OUR Super Bowl.

[@Isaac556x45]

The super bowl is not anywhere near as good as this.

[@curtisdavis7164]

So fucking true

[@athleticgeek]

Indeed

[@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.

[@zfilmmaker]

One detail left out of the recreation was the tractor, which depending on where the can was, could be used to site into. A berm is harder to see in the landscape vs a red, green or blue tractor.

[@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.

[@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

[@Xavier-kf8ty]

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

[@Zappy1210]

I believe the guy. When I was a kid had a Marlin 22, shot 22 LR rounds all the time at 500-700 yards across the Choptank River in Harmony MD. There was a white metal sign on the far bank about the size of a 2 liter bottle. Sure I'd miss 6 out of 10, but its possible. Seems a bit windy to be trying that, haven't watched the entire video, but man I hope he hits it!

[@KiLL3RabBit]

Just the fact that he got within 10' of the target at 710 yards on irons is impressive

[@pootinhammer]

exactly, I think he could've made that shot on a familiar range with less wind and mirage

[@memecream5834]

totally if he had controlled conditions, just for the shot, I believe he would have done it. I still belive in the shot like I believe in Santa.

[@leepatterson5710]

@@pootinhammer I actually agree as well, fast forward 30-40 years at a place you haven't been and he could have perhaps pulled it off. Then again it could have been at 500 yards if someone moved the tractor at some point by the time he had a laser range finder when he was older. I would totally like to see him go back to this place and show if he could with that familiarity.

[@ksaechao97]

Exactly what I was thinking! Everyone focused on the misses, I was blown away when I saw a couple near impacts on the extreme zoom! That's good Kentucky Windage right there.

[@mattstark4538]

They were walking him in

[@zanestovall8628]

Honestly I think in his youth he just might have. The fact he was even anywhere near the target is impressive. And the fact that he was so kind and cool about it speaks a lot too. I don’t think by any means he was a liar or trying in any way to deceive anyone.

[@vicdiaz5180]

He did hit the target at the end. He might have been off the first magazine or so, but that is a long way with wind and a very light round.

[@mikefelty2625]

​@@vicdiaz5180 The one he hit at the end was 300 yards

[@zanestovall8628]

@@vicdiaz5180 exactly! I don’t think I’ve ever really tried shooting a .22 passed about 200, or even about 150 without any kind of optic 😂

[@HansTheGreatestApocPlayer]

Yeah, also how he got close with the first shot tells you that he has a feel for that kind of range

[@therealmccoy9948]

@@zanestovall8628 I have shot at a 10" steel target at 400, but that took a lot of shots to hit. the variation in each shot was crazy.

[@Downsouth1796]

The fact that he showed up was outstanding. The fact that he was within that distance was mind blowing. Thank y’all for having him on!

[@hawkinatorgamer9725]

Yeah, I did not expect him to hit anywhere close, but he was getting pretty close with iron sights, that is nuts.

[@Pistolbomb]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@sqlevolicious]

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

[@kevinkern2221]

I think the 22 man should be a regular on the show. Dude has such a good vibe.

[@MorenoMke]

"this was literally the definition of the friends we made along the way" that phrase from Micah summed it up perfectly.

[@TheFIoridaMan]

Honestly with how close he got first shot, out of his environment, with ripping wind, and in older age I 100% believe he could do this in his youth

[@TheFIoridaMan]

​@Hulk Hogan i love their naval fleets design. Look up the USS Liberty

[@bakedandsteaked]

@@TheFIoridaMan got his ass

[@MalachiHealey]

@@TheFIoridaMan I love their deep respect of mythological gods. Look up The Apollo Affair.

[@phild9963]

@@MalachiHealey Speaking of ancient history, you know King David? Check out the King David hotel

[@oldmate484]

​@Hulk Hogan Based fellow noticer.

[@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!

[@-.8.-]

We used to shoot 1000yd open-sight/Iron sight at HMS Raleigh and Bisley but that was with a 7.62 and firing very consistent rounds. The training targets are 6ft diameter to give an idea at that range what people might need to even spot in, my best was 3inch group over 8 rounds but that was after putting over 100 rounds through the weapon with an average of 7-10 inch and having very good weather conditions. Now I know I’m a very good shot, been shooting since I was 8 years old and can even now hold my own in competition. I’m 30 my eyes aren’t as good as they were at 15 years old but I reckon with a few practice rounds I’d still get close to that personal best, not having fired a gun in a couple of years. A .22lr though, I’ve never shot anything past 250yds with that but targets and prey animals for that caliber are pretty small. The ideal kill area on a rabbit is what 2in wide through the shoulder or chest and with animals you don’t want to make mistakes. I feel like 500yds a coke can could be fairly consistent but yeah like you all say, with wind you aren’t attempting a kill at that unless you don’t care about animals. Fair play to the guy though, he had a go without bitching and moaning too much

[@lukebateman1]

honestly i feel like if the wind hadn’t been so strong he would’ve had it, mad respect

[@DSMattitude]

In my experiance, anywhere you can shoot 710 yards, there is going to be wind.

[@MR-nl8xr]

I don't.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

@@DSMattitude I think anywhere you shoot a lot, you get a better sense of the range, the wind behaviour, sightmarks etc. When I was a kid, my range was an old railway cutting on my grandfather's farm. So nice and level, berms either side and at the back. My cousins and I just got a feel for how everything worked in that location. Then trying to do the same thing on other ranges, I was often a lot less accurate. It's why I still love long range rifle shooting though because there's just so many factors to work into each shot.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Smitty5877]

I really like the fact you guys treated him with the utmost respect. Guarantee he treasures that more than anything. Keep up the awesome content brother.

[@SkeezyFPV]

Yup, that’s doing good work.

[@Dirk_T_Sanch3z]

Respect to you and the crew. You took a troll and called him out. Instead of rubbing it in his face, you had fun with him. Great video. Overton Windex should answer some of his call outs.

[@DCoxMI]

Who would’ve thought, All it took to attend a range day with the Flannel Daddy was to make an outrageous statement in the comment section You sir. Are a legend

[@dudeman5300]

Yeah, and not to be that guy but I myself can shoot a mini gun for a full minute straight at a car and not miss one round, and I am fully willing to go to his range and prove it... provided all the ammo is provided.

[@DisgustedHeart]

It's because the comment section has become too tame. We need to bring back the out of control energy of old.

[@straightlinetech]

​@@dudeman5300 Your phone: THE FBI WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION

[@shooteveryday1841]

From now on, y’all can call me 32acp man. I can hit a coke can with my Keltec p32 at 10 feet. Gauntlet dropped

[@Saanonymous80]

​@@dudeman5300ammo is provided IF you pull it off. If you miss one, then ammo is on you

[@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.

[@IMWALKINHEERE9739]

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

[@Southeastoutdoorsckc]

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

[@himynamese8567]

@@SoutheastoutdoorsckcThat’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 ?😂😂

[@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.

[@KyleCorfman-io1zr]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@dub_wrld]

This is actually a 10/10 video hats off to everyone that was a part that made this happen.

[@adama7752]

22/10

[@willg1944]

Yes! This made my heart beat FAST looking at the Target cam! First time i saw a hit behind target i really started believing!

[@jaredkinneyjr]

so GT makes shitty vids...??? Na, I don't believe it. 10/10/10

[@lostdogaonny]

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

[@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.