Shawn Ryan vs. Former SEAL Team 6 Operator

Published on October 8, 2025
Duration: 16:29

This video features a shooting competition between Shawn Ryan and former SEAL Team 6 operator Pete Scobell, showcasing various firearms including a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum, Sig Sauer P226-XFIVE Legion 9mm, Winchester lever-action .357 Magnum, Henry lever-action .44 Magnum, and BCM AR-15s in 5.56mm. The competition highlights differences in handling recoil, rate of fire, and platform familiarity, with the AR-15 proving to be the most proficiently handled by both operators.

Quick Summary

In a shooting competition, Shawn Ryan and a former SEAL Team 6 operator used a variety of firearms including a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum, Sig Sauer P226-XFIVE Legion 9mm, lever-action rifles, and BCM AR-15s. The AR-15 proved to be the most familiar and proficiently handled platform by both participants.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Competition Introduction & Rules
  2. 01:16Handgun Warm-up: Sig P226
  3. 03:31Round 1: Colt Anaconda vs. Sig P226
  4. 06:14Round 2: Lever Action Rifles
  5. 10:57Final Round: BCM AR-15 Tie-breaker

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the competition between Shawn Ryan and the former SEAL Team 6 operator?

The competition featured a Sig Sauer P226-XFIVE Legion in 9mm, a Colt Anaconda in .44 Magnum, Winchester and Henry lever-action rifles in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum respectively, and BCM AR-15s chambered in 5.56mm.

What were the key challenges faced during the firearm competition?

Challenges included managing the heavy recoil and slower rate of fire of the Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum revolver, and mastering the manual cycling and sight alignment required for lever-action rifles.

Which firearm platform did both competitors handle most proficiently?

Both Shawn Ryan and the former SEAL Team 6 operator demonstrated the highest level of proficiency with the BCM AR-15 platform chambered in 5.56mm, engaging targets rapidly and accurately.

What is the significance of the Sig Sauer P226 in the context of the former SEAL's experience?

The former SEAL mentioned primarily using the P226 and M4 during his career, indicating a high level of familiarity and comfort with the P226 platform, which was used for warm-up drills.

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