Splitting Cards with a 22!

Published on May 28, 2020
Duration: 8:56

Autumn demonstrates a challenging marksmanship drill involving splitting playing cards with a Ruger Mark IV pistol chambered in .22 LR. The video showcases the precision required for such a feat, highlighting the importance of controlled breathing, steady aim, and consistent trigger pull. It emphasizes that while difficult, achieving such accuracy is possible with practice and the right equipment.

Quick Summary

The Ruger Mark IV pistol, chambered in .22 LR, is used in this video to demonstrate the advanced marksmanship skill of splitting playing cards. This challenging drill requires exceptional precision, steady aim, and consistent trigger control to achieve the desired accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Goal
  2. 00:04Firearm and Ammunition Setup
  3. 00:30First Card Splitting Attempt
  4. 00:39Second Card Attempt
  5. 00:47Another Card Splitting Challenge
  6. 01:07Successful Card Split
  7. 01:46New Card Setup
  8. 02:09Second Shot Success
  9. 02:31Attempting to Split Again
  10. 03:00Near Miss and Second Shot
  11. 03:17New Card and First Shot
  12. 03:32Ace of Hearts Split
  13. 04:02Splitting the Same Card Again
  14. 04:18Two Shots in a Row Split
  15. 04:39New Card Challenge
  16. 04:51Unusual Shot Placement
  17. 05:18Finishing the Card
  18. 05:39Another Successful Split
  19. 06:01Chambering and Ammunition Check
  20. 06:17More Card Splitting
  21. 06:47Unexplained Accuracy
  22. 07:07Nicking the Card
  23. 07:14Multiple Hits Before Split
  24. 07:48Final Card Splitting
  25. 07:59Empty Magazine and Jam
  26. 08:08Conclusion and Fun

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm is used to split cards in this video?

The firearm used in the video to split cards is a Ruger Mark IV pistol. This .22 LR firearm is known for its accuracy, making it suitable for challenging precision shooting drills like this.

What caliber ammunition is used for splitting cards?

The video uses .22 LR ammunition for the card-splitting challenge. Specifically, Winchester .22 LR ammunition is mentioned as being traded for toilet paper, highlighting a unique acquisition method.

Is splitting cards a common shooting drill?

Splitting cards is an advanced and challenging marksmanship drill that requires exceptional accuracy, trigger control, and sight alignment. It's not a beginner drill but serves as a high-level test of a shooter's precision.

What makes splitting cards so difficult?

Splitting cards is difficult because it requires hitting a very small, specific point on the card to cause it to separate. This demands extreme precision, a steady hand, controlled breathing, and a consistent trigger pull, often with minimal margin for error.

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