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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Impossible? Palma Match, CA, 1000 yards

Posted: 9/20/2005 2:28:52 AM EDT

Hello,

I just watched a History Channel documentary about sniper rifles etc. It said that no-one has ever managed to put all 10 rounds thru the 10" X-ring at 1000 yards at Palma match, Santiago, CA. I suppose the guys shooting there are not amateurs and it's actually quite hard to get that sort of score. Any thoughts?

Posted: 9/20/2005 2:31:55 AM EDT

[#1]

Martin Riggs could do it. He hit a man at 1000 yards in high winds back in Nam.

Posted: 9/20/2005 2:47:54 AM EDT

[#2]

That is pretty impressive...but I still think 10 shots would require a bit more than skill and a little good fortune...I'm not saying Riggs' shot was....wait a minute! Martin Riggs? Leathal weapon???

Posted: 9/20/2005 2:53:13 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
That is pretty impressive...but I still think 10 shots would require a bit more than skill and a little good fortune...I'm not saying Riggs' shot was....wait a minute! Martin Riggs? Leathal weapon???

Yep. I saw this documentary about him on Cinemax. He even flinches and closes his eyes when he shoots.

Posted: 9/20/2005 3:46:13 AM EDT

[#4]

The best that has been done[and it ain't PALMA]:

www.davidtubb.com/ammo_home.html

Posted: 9/20/2005 3:47:46 AM EDT

[#5]

Wow! That's pretty impressive!!!

Posted: 9/20/2005 3:57:43 AM EDT

[#6]

Palma is 45 rounds, 15 each at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. The NRA's Long Range Rifle Championships includes 10 rounds at 1,000.

Eddie

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:12:48 AM EDT

[#7]

Palma is also iron sights ONLY. No scopes.

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:15:22 AM EDT

[#8]

sure. It depends on the caliber

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:34:36 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
sure. It depends on the caliber

A true Palma rifle is a .308 shooting a 155 grain bullet.

Posted: 9/20/2005 6:16:12 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
sure. It depends on the caliber

A true Palma rifle is a .308 shooting a 155 grain bullet.

is right

didn't know that thanks

Posted: 9/20/2005 6:22:45 AM EDT

[#11]

Palma is also shot from position. No benchrest, sandbags or bipods. Just a rifle coat glove and sling.

Shooters will use a scope.....to call the wind. It cannot be used for sighting.

Some people even shoot the matches with an A2 AR.

SRM

Posted: 9/20/2005 2:19:34 PM EDT

[#12]

One of our local HP shooters fired a 449 at the 2004 Camp Perry matches. I think the X count was 21. The most impressive thing was he used a borrowed rifle and ammo.

Eddie

Posted: 9/20/2005 2:23:54 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Martin Riggs could do it. He hit a man at 1000 yards in high winds back in Nam.

Only about 7 people in the world could have made that shot.

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:04:04 PM EDT

[#14]

My wife's late uncle shot Palma matches. It is amazing that its iron sights. We inherited a bunch of his medals from Palma, NRA big bore, etc.

Can't you shoot .30-06 in Palma?

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:19:24 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Martin Riggs could do it. He hit a man at 1000 yards in high winds back in Nam.

Only about 7 people in the world could have made that shot.

And the other 6 are all ARFCOMers!

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:27:10 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Martin Riggs could do it. He hit a man at 1000 yards in high winds back in Nam.

Only about 7 people in the world could have made that shot.

And the other 6 are all ARFCOMers!

Damn Straight!!!

Posted: 9/20/2005 5:36:25 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Palma is also iron sights ONLY. No scopes.

Its even more fun(?) with a AR and iron sights - Service Rifle!

Posted: 9/20/2005 6:10:26 PM EDT

[#18]

An ex-Green Beret captain told me once that he could hit a quarter at 1,000 yards.

"So could I," I said. "I have been a target shooter a long time, and I will tell you exactly how I do it. First, I get a high-precision rifle, about 300 WinMag or better. I know a gunsmith who makes very fine precision rifles, and I would probably get one of his best. Then, I handload my own ammo because consistent shots at that distance require consistently accurate loads. A good scope is a requirement, of course. My favorite for that distance is a 24x B&L that I inherited. Then I get into a solid prone position, with bipod, if allowed.

After a few warmup shots to get the range and get the barrel to a good working temperature for the conditions. While I am doing these warmup shots I carefully judge the wind conditions for the entire length of the range.

Then you get this big-ass pile of quarters . . . . "

Posted: 9/20/2005 6:15:16 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
An ex-Green Beret captain told me once that he could hit a quarter at 1,000 yards.

"So could I," I said. "I have been a target shooter a long time, and I will tell you exactly how I do it. First, I get a high-precision rifle, about 300 WinMag or better. I know a gunsmith who makes very fine precision rifles, and I would probably get one of his best. Then, I handload my own ammo because consistent shots at that distance require consistently accurate loads. A good scope is a requirement, of course. My favorite for that distance is a 24x B&L that I inherited. Then I get into a solid prone position, with bipod, if allowed.

After a few warmup shots to get the range and get the barrel to a good working temperature for the conditions. While I am doing these warmup shots I carefully judge the wind conditions for the entire length of the range.

Then you get this big-ass pile of quarters . . . . "

Now THAT"S funny!

FWIW, Palma is .308 with a 155 grain bullet.

IIRC, years ago it USED to be a 30/06.

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