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econoclast

(543 posts)
1. Re: Single bullet theory
Thu Nov 21, 2013, 10:35 AM
Nov 2013

I have said this before:

The single bullet theory is one bit of the story that actually makes sense.

Oswald was a good shot. Every Marine is a rifleman first. If the Marines can teach you anything its how to shoot. His marksmanship scores are available. He did very well except when shooting fron a standing, unbraced position. Oswald was a little guy and the M1 a long heavy rifle. But shooting from positions with a brace or rest he shot very well.

The Carcano was a fine rifle. The families of many dead British soldiers who faced those rifles in North Africa will attest to that fact. It was inexpensive after WWII when lots of them hit the private market, but low price should not be confused with it being a POS.

Kennedy's limo had 2 jump seats between the front and rear seats. They were lower than the other seats and located a coupl'a inches inboard - to allow access to the rear seats. There are pics of the interior of the car out there. Look for yourself. JFK & Gov C. Were indeed lined up. No loops or turns in the bullet trajectory needed.

The bullet is a full metal jacketed military round designed to Geneva Convention specs NOT to "mushroom". It performed to spec.

There is lots to question, but the single bullet theory is one piece of the story that indeed hangs together.

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