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[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

But who the heck would site a rifle in at just 25 yards? It was in Utah, right? There'd be tons of places where you could shoot a rifle to 100 yards at least. Most of those indoor gun ranges that don't have anything over 25 yards don't allow rifles.

[–] burntbacon@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But who the heck would site a rifle in at just 25 yards?

Some people. Just like everything else, there's enough out there to have someone do it. I know people who swore by 25 yards because it's 'good enough' for the majority of times when you'd be using a rifle in a confrontation.

For anyone curious about the differences: https://thenewrifleman.com/best-ar15-zero-distances-for-16-inch-and-10-5-inch-carbines/

Interesting link, thanks for sharing it

[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah, I was just saying my first thought, whistling in the dark. OP was sort of right on the money, I thought. I was just saying that my first thought was super similar. Probably says more about me than anyone else lol.

It sort of speaks to a good shooter at known distances, which made me think of urban ranges as I'm in an urban area.