I think the world record group for 1000 yard shooting is a little over 2 1/2 inches for 10 consecutive shots - I find that
more impressive than lucking into one hit at long - ok,
really long - distance after firing box after box of ammo. (No, I won't willingly tempt fate by standing 4.4 miles away while someone flings bullets my way, even if their chances of hitting me are low.)
Then there's long range accuracy for handguns. Elmer Keith hit a deer at 600 yards with a .44 revolver, but it took him several shots before he got lucky and connected. There's a YouTube video of Jerry Miculek using an S&W 9mm revolver (yes,
revolver) to hit a torso-sized target at 1000 yards - not bad for a handgun from a standing position. I could do the same . . . but I strongly suspect it might take me more shots than it did JM before I scored a hit. (I won't guess
how many more shots.
)
Again, put enough bullets downrange, and
eventually you'll get a bullseye.