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I’m new to the forum, and have no experience with shooting sports. Instead, I’m shamelessly hoping to tap into some of the expertise on this board.
In 1985 (age 11), I was the victim of a drive-by shooting. I was struck in the back of the neck by three projectiles. Ultimately, these were left in my neck due to the danger of surgery so close to the spinal cord (I was less than an inch away from probable paralysis). I’ve recently felt aching in the wound area, and have renewed my interest in the type of gun and ammo involved (nobody was ever caught).
Some details:
1. The shot produced only a “ping” noise (vs. a loud “bang”).
2. The three projectiles are all perfectly spherical.
3. The projectiles are two different sizes: ~1/4” (x1) and ~1/8” (x2).
4. The shot came from ~25 yards away.
5. Again, the shots went in the same “puncture” type of entrance wound – indicating one “single file” line of three, differently-sized projectiles. As a layman, it seems like this would narrow down the possibilities significantly.
One theory is that it could’ve been “home-loaded” snake shot. However, my quick research suggests that the range of this ammo is much shorter than would’ve been required. The air gun folks didn’t feel like they had the capability in 1985 (if today).
I would greatly appreciate any posts regarding the possible type of gun and ammo involved. Please let me know if additional details would help.
Thank you.
In 1985 (age 11), I was the victim of a drive-by shooting. I was struck in the back of the neck by three projectiles. Ultimately, these were left in my neck due to the danger of surgery so close to the spinal cord (I was less than an inch away from probable paralysis). I’ve recently felt aching in the wound area, and have renewed my interest in the type of gun and ammo involved (nobody was ever caught).
Some details:
1. The shot produced only a “ping” noise (vs. a loud “bang”).
2. The three projectiles are all perfectly spherical.
3. The projectiles are two different sizes: ~1/4” (x1) and ~1/8” (x2).
4. The shot came from ~25 yards away.
5. Again, the shots went in the same “puncture” type of entrance wound – indicating one “single file” line of three, differently-sized projectiles. As a layman, it seems like this would narrow down the possibilities significantly.
One theory is that it could’ve been “home-loaded” snake shot. However, my quick research suggests that the range of this ammo is much shorter than would’ve been required. The air gun folks didn’t feel like they had the capability in 1985 (if today).
I would greatly appreciate any posts regarding the possible type of gun and ammo involved. Please let me know if additional details would help.
Thank you.