Taran Butler Impossible Shots El Prez with an AR from the hip!

Published on March 12, 2015
Duration: 4:34

Taran Butler demonstrates an advanced AR-15 hip-shooting technique, adapting the El Presidente drill to rifle. He successfully completes the drill, which involves turning, double-tapping three targets, reloading, and engaging three more targets from the hip in under 5 seconds, achieving a time of 4.39 seconds. The video highlights his custom lightweight AR-15 build, emphasizing its maneuverability for such dynamic shooting.

Quick Summary

Taran Butler adapted the El Presidente drill for an AR-15 rifle, performing it from the hip at 20 yards. He successfully completed the challenging drill, including a reload, in an impressive 4.39 seconds, showcasing advanced rifle handling and accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Taran Butler & Hip Shooting
  2. 00:32The El Presidente Drill Explained
  3. 01:22Taran's AR-15 Hip Shot Challenge
  4. 01:49Custom AR-15 Build Overview
  5. 02:17Shooting Attempts & Challenges
  6. 03:43Successful 4.39 Second Run

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the El Presidente drill?

The El Presidente drill is a competitive shooting exercise, originally created by Jeff Cooper for pistol disciplines like IPSC/USPSA. It typically involves turning, drawing a pistol, engaging multiple targets, and performing a reload.

How did Taran Butler adapt the El Presidente drill?

Taran Butler adapted the El Presidente drill for an AR-15 rifle, performing it from the hip at double the standard distance (20 yards) with a goal of completing it in under 5 seconds.

What was Taran Butler's time for the AR-15 hip shot drill?

Taran Butler successfully completed his adapted El Presidente drill with an AR-15 from the hip in an impressive 4.39 seconds, hitting all targets accurately and performing a mid-drill reload.

What kind of AR-15 did Taran Butler use for the hip shot drill?

He used a custom, lightweight AR-15 build featuring a magnesium handguard (BCM KMR) and specialized components from brands like LaRue Tactical and VLTOR, designed for maneuverability.

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