[ChildOfThe60s]

Hitting an 8″ target at 150 yards is well within the grasp of most people, with the most basic instruction.

I don't agree. With a 22 that is pretty good shooting. Darn good shooting without a scope. Factor in elevation, wind and lighting and someone would have to have experience as well as preplanned sighting in which took into account any elevation.

If it was a 22, it wasn't just some dickhead who grabbed a gun and did it on impulse.

I have read very little about the incident, so I am just shooting off my mouth with nothing to go on....like Dean. His guessing the make of the gun really makes the piece goofy.

[gundog]

If it was a 22, it wasn't just some dickhead who grabbed a gun and did it on impulse.

Indeed. Add in the stress associated with shooting at people and the need for exfiltration, and I think you're dealing with an experienced hand.