M.Dancer Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 In a stunning display of marksmanship, and the ultra-long-rangecapability of the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, a British sniper killed two Taliban machine-gunners at a confirmed range of 1.54 miles. The distance to the target was GPS-ranged at 8,120 feet or 2,706.6 yards — well over a mile and a half. According to Britain’s Times Online, this successful engagement was the longest ever: “The previous record for a sniper kill is 7,972 feet, set by a Canadian soldier [in Afghanistan] in March 2002.” (Canadian Cpl. Rob Furlong used a McMillan Tac 50 in his 2002 engagement.) The amazing shots were made by Corporal Craig Harrison of the Household Cavalry using an Accuracy International L115A3 rifle, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. L115A3 rifles, part of the British Army’s Sniper System Improvement Programme (SSIP), were first deployed to Afghanistan in May 2008. Corporal Harrison, with the assistance of his spotter, Trooper Cliff O’Farrell, dropped two Taliban machine-gunners with successive shots while providing covering fire for an Afghan national army patrol south of Musa Qala last November http://www.blackwatchcanada.com/images/stories/red_hackle_16.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Awesome. Wish they had YouTube videos of those kills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Awesome. Wish they had YouTube videos of those kills. You are very odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remiel Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Awesome. Wish they had YouTube videos of those kills. Way to care about the safety of our snipers and those of our allies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Two shots...two kills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remiel Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Two shots...two kills. That is not generally how sniping works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Way to care about the safety of our snipers and those of our allies. Spare us your feigned outrage, such videos don't have to put them at risk. I love watching videos on YouTube of the enemy being destroyed. You can have a good time watching Blackhawk helicopter videos of terrorists being rocketed and sent to Muslim heaven (or hell?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I would like to see it too. Would be interesting to see how real life sniping differs from what we see in TV, Movies and Video Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 That is not generally how sniping works. "One shot...one kill" is the informal motto of many American sniper schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Way to care about the safety of our snipers and those of our allies. I don't think any videos would make a difference about safety...I just think the desire to see someone killed (while in the safety of your mom's basement) is weird. ...makes porn seem wholesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyminded Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Awesome. Wish they had YouTube videos of those kills. Excellent masturbation material, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Excellent masturbation material, no doubt. The Accuracy International L115A3 is, indeed. Oh yeah... That'll make your nelson trafalgar square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'm reminded of that classic South Park episode about the Biggest Crap and the European Faecal Standards and Measurements Institute. More Crap I nominate the OP for the MLW Biggest Shit Ever Award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Derek L Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 "One shot...one kill" is the informal motto of many American sniper schools. I'm sure Carlos Hathcock would second that This is almost two year old news......When does Parliament get back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 You are very odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 It was an amazing feat, no doubt about it. I can't imagine a weapon capable of that kind of accuracy and the person using it must have nerves of steel. I can't imagine what a steady hand it would take to achieve that kind of accuracy. And as DoP's video has pointed out, the more sharp shooters can be used to take out targets, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post To The Left Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Old News - Longest recorded sniper kills What you fail to mention is that the Canadian government totally screwed over these brave men 'We were abandoned' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Old News - Longest recorded sniper kills What you fail to mention is that the Canadian government totally screwed over these brave men 'We were abandoned' That wasn't the government that screwed them, the was command.... Good story though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feb14 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Awesome. Wish they had YouTube videos of those kills. Bob behave yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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