New record sniper shot

[ricbak]

From David Hardy's "Of Arms and The Law"...
Of Arms and the Law: New record sniper shot

A British sniper in Afghanistan has scored two one-shot kills at 1.54 miles, on a pair of Taliban machinegunners.

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8100 Feet.... Da*n.... Festus Does this guy Qualify?

[Red Hat]

Now that's some shooting!

[wolfhunter]

Festus, this guy deserves an Honorary membership in the group.

[SC Tiger]

Wow. Just wow. That is a he!! of a shot to make once, but TWICE?

Was the previous record shot taken in Afghanistan by a Canadian sniper? I saw something about that shot on the History Channel. The thing that got to me was that he took 4 shots to hit his target. Given his range it was impressive but I didn't think it was in the same class as some of Hathcock's shots or the sniper in Iraq they talked about.

[JJFlash]

Man oh man. Reach out and touch someone...

[wolfhunter]

Wow. Just wow. That is a he!! of a shot to make once, but TWICE?

Was the previous record shot taken in Afghanistan by a Canadian sniper? I saw something about that shot on the History Channel. The thing that got to me was that he took 4 shots to hit his target. Given his range it was impressive but I didn't think it was in the same class as some of Hathcock's shots or the sniper in Iraq they talked about.

Yes, the previous record holder was the Canadian who was highlighted on History Channel.
GySgt. Carlos Hathcock's story is told in the book Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills by Charles Henderson. Gunny Hathcock was also a National champ and an inspiration to many future marksmen.

[6shootercarry]

Man I gotta get the AR out to the range soon!!!

Great shooting...

Peace...

[a57limited_edition]

Used a 50 cal , Barrett, with mil dot scope , he had a and spotter ,set site 4 dots up, and 4 dot lead .. hit as they were moving . There were 3 of the insergants , and only one was carrying an open weapon. Beleive it was a RPK, but it was a remarkable shot , as the first 3 rounds fell short , but on line .

[SC Tiger]

Used a 50 cal , Barrett, with mil dot scope , he had a and spotter ,set site 4 dots up, and 4 dot lead .. hit as they were moving . There were 3 of the insergants , and only one was carrying an open weapon. Beleive it was a RPK, but it was a remarkable shot , as the first 3 rounds fell short , but on line .

That was the Canadian shot, correct? Impressive, but nothing impresses me like a cold-bore shot. Nothing against the Canadian shot (or shooter).

[wolfhunter]

A57's post described the Canadian's shot.