Investigators obtained clues including a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled. But they had yet to name a suspect or cite a motive in the killing.
Broadly agree with everything you said, and well spotted to pick this one - it certainly has the “sound” of authenticity, the level of detail def gives a bit of confidence.
I’d note that he said “With a new barrel, the rifle could be chambered in anything from .218 to .458. The claim of .30.06 is possible and likely correct.” so he’s just accepting the 30-06 because that’s what’s reported (which in the absence of evidence to the contrary is not unreasonable).
Then again, the other question is whether it actually was the weapon used - we can’t trust this administration as far as they can be thrown.
The bolt handle being changed is entirely plausible, I could see my father pulling out the oxy-acetelene and bending a handle he wasn’t happy without into a better shape. So the sort of guy comfortable doing a barrel swap and furniture replacement wouldn’t be too bothered doing that.
Broadly agree with everything you said, and well spotted to pick this one - it certainly has the “sound” of authenticity, the level of detail def gives a bit of confidence.
I’d note that he said “With a new barrel, the rifle could be chambered in anything from .218 to .458. The claim of .30.06 is possible and likely correct.” so he’s just accepting the 30-06 because that’s what’s reported (which in the absence of evidence to the contrary is not unreasonable).
Then again, the other question is whether it actually was the weapon used - we can’t trust this administration as far as they can be thrown.
The bolt handle being changed is entirely plausible, I could see my father pulling out the oxy-acetelene and bending a handle he wasn’t happy without into a better shape. So the sort of guy comfortable doing a barrel swap and furniture replacement wouldn’t be too bothered doing that.