How Accurate Were Guns in the Wild West?

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In summary, during the Wild West era, guns were considered to be very accurate, with Colt's Single Action Army pistols and Remington's offerings leading the pack. Winchester lever-actions were also known for their accuracy and impressive firepower, while long-barreled single-shots were best used for hunting game. However, over time, guns have become less accurate and it is no longer possible to hit a California Condor or Spotted Owl from 50 yards away. Despite some inaccurate information about the extinction of these birds, the conversation shifted to discussing the consequences of violating the Endangered Species Act and the use of wood stoves. The term "hippy" was also brought up, with one person stating that being a "good lawyer" could
  • #36
wolram said:
Amazing, Leamington is just 6 miles from me.

Small world :smile:.

And apparently, one with a shortage of place names.
 
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  • #37
wolram said:
Amazing, Leamington is just 6 miles from me.

Well, what the hell are you waiting for, man? Grab a tomater and meet me at the Devonshire Mall.
 
  • #38
Danger said:
Believe it or not, I've never seen "Deliverance" and have no interest in doing so.
It's actually a very good film. Good like Jaws.

Danger said:
Well, what the hell are you waiting for, man? Grab a tomater and meet me at the Devonshire Mall.
Was that there back then?
I just drove past that last week. (Went to Windsor). I thought Devonshire Mall was recent.
 
  • #39
DaveC426913 said:
It's actually a very good film. Good like Jaws.


Was that there back then?
I just drove past that last week. (Went to Windsor). I thought Devonshire Mall was recent.

Yeah, I thought that Jaws sucked.
I will have you know that the Devonshire was built when I was in first year high-school Grade 9 ('70). I had the singular pleasure of causing chaos in that realm. All of we kids carried rolled up posters that we bought in one of the local shops. So one day I brought my own pre-purchased poster... filled with laundry detergent. I casually tipped its contents into the central fountain and lingered to watch as the centre of the mall filled with foam. :devil:
 
  • #40
Danger said:
Yeah, I thought that Jaws sucked.
Get off my planet.
 
  • #41
DaveC426913 said:
Get off my planet.

Even though you appear to be solar-powered (based upon your hairline), my roots run deep. My planet is not up for grabs without a scrap.
 
  • #42
Guns to hairlines in 41 posts, must be a pf record.
 
  • #43
wolram said:
Guns to hairlines in 41 posts, must be a pf record.

Which way - that long, or that fast?
 
  • #44
wolram said:
Guns to hairlines in 41 posts, must be a pf record.

Of course, hairlines to guns can occur much faster.
 
  • #45
stevenb said:
Of course, hairlines to guns can occur much faster.

YEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!

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  • #46
Borek said:
Which way - that long, or that fast?

That fast.
 

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