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Muley Hunter

07-18-2013 07:45 AM

5" from the center doesn't have to mean a 10" group either. It could be much smaller.

oldsmellhound

07-18-2013 01:44 PM

I think some had primitive scopes - I saw a special on the history channel that describes it. Very interesting stuff. Here is the link for the history channel special posted on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XJmWXsZKNk

The Civil War sharpshooter bit starts around the 11 minute mark.

Still, shooting 5-10" groups at 200 yards with open sights or a primitive scope is pretty impressive in my book.

Muley Hunter

07-18-2013 03:06 PM

Especially, considering the guns, and ammo they used then. Nothing like what we have today.

RobertSubnet

07-19-2013 06:15 AM

During The War for Independence "Morgan's Rifles" were pretty good in the accuracy department as well.

nchawkeye

07-19-2013 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertSubnet (Post 4067832)

During The War for Independence "Morgan's Rifles" were pretty good in the accuracy department as well.

Yep, they could hit a nose at 200 yards... :woot:

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