A british army sniper has set a new sharpshooting distance record by killing two taliban machinegunners in afghanistan from more than 1 miles away. Which sniper rifle is best for a silent assassination. I know its long for assault rifles, but in the movie, they claim a shot can be taken from beyond a mile or 1,000 yards. This lets the armorers and small arms techs know when maintenance needs to be done. A canadian flag sits on the shoulder of a member of the canadian forces in trenton, ont. A canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record. During may 2017, in iraq a canadian army joint task force 2 sniper using a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle set a new world record for the longest confirmed kill shot at a distance of 3,540 m 3,871 yd. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. The kill was verified by a video camera and other data. Army sniper, with a m24 rifle, has the record and his name is. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed kill. The weapon used was a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle, which put an end to an islamic state insurgent at 3,540 metersover a thousand meters more than harrisons record. A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the napoleonic wars 17991815, through the us civil war 18611865 to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in iraq and afghanistan.
How a bookworm broke a hiking record the new york times. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the shooting distance and the identity of the sniper have been presented to the general public since 1967. Apparently, a canadian sniper in the elite special forces, jtf 2, set the record for the longest confirmed kill shot at a distance of 3,450 meters 2. Aug 03, 2017 best sniper rifle locations in playerunknowns battlegrounds, there are a variety of guns and ways to win. The joint task force 2 sniper delivered the blow within the last month from a highrise building, according to the globe and mail. In iraq, the sniper hit an isis militant from more than 2. Apr 04, 2014 for some military weapon systems, log books are kept to have a record of the number of rounds fired, and any other important details over a firearms life span. Shortly after that this record was surpassed by corporal rob furlong with a shot of 2,430 meters 2,657 yd 1. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian sniper set a new record for the longest confirmed kill last month after he shot and killed an isis insurgent in iraq that was 3,450 meters away. Ghost warrior is a first person shooter available for ps3, xbox 360, and pc.
Modern warfare 3 and scored 62 combined sniper kills in total. For some military weapon systems, log books are kept to have a record of the number of rounds fired, and any other important details over a firearms life span. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. The sniper used a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle, firing from a highrise killing an iraqi insurgent in a matter of 10 seconds preventing an attack on iraqi security. This is a bolt action rifle, magazinefed sniper rifle designed in 1895 and released for use by the british military in the 20th century. New world record set for longest sniper shot page 2 h. Craig harrison, a member of the household cavalry, killed the insurgents with consecutive shots even though they were 3,000ft beyond the most effective range of his rifle. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking. Every one i watch shooter with mark whalberg they keep talking how 800 yards and over is a long shot.
The world record was previously held by british sniper craig harrison, who shot a taliban gunner with a 338 lapua magnum rifle from 2,475. The exact distance of the shot was 11,316 feet 3,772 yards, taken by a special forces sniper from. Below is the list of precision rifles used by both military and law enforcement trained snipers and marksmen. The first to break hathcocks record was master corporal arron perry with a 2,310 meters 2,526 yd 1.
One canadian sharpshooter with the countrys elite special forces has set a world record for the longest shot, killing an islamic state fighter in iraq from two miles away. Since then the sniper has become a separate class of soldier and books on sniping have become a genre. Also, what are the rifles in the film shooter that whalberg uses. Top 10 best military sniper rifles of all time until 2019. Jun 22, 2017 the prior record was held by a british sniper, craig harrison, who in 2009 shot a taliban gunner from 2,475 meters, or about a mile and a half, away during an operation in afghanistan. Resident evil 3 is out now and this handy documents guide will show you how to find and read all documents, earning you the bookworm achievement, trophy and ingame record in the process the documents below are grouped by location, but arent chronological. The official us army special forces sniper handbook.
A new world record was set by a canadian sniper who shot and killed an isis fighter from more than two miles 11,316 feet away from atop a highrise building in iraq last month. Were testing the worlds longest firing rifle the svlk14s or the twilight its winter in russia now so theres only one way to find. Jun 22, 2017 the bullet traveled 3,450 metersover two milesand took less than 10 seconds to reach its target. Following are the top 10 best military sniper rifles of all time. Former sniper with the canadian military rob furlong discusses the difficulty of the shot and the importance of the shooters team. The world record sniper shot still holds today by a 3006. A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the napoleonic wars 17991815, through the us civil war 18611865 to its current. Sniper hits isis target from over 2 miles away cnn. In 2009, british army sniper craig harrison set a new world record for the longest confirmed kill in history with his l115a3, the standard longrange marksmans rifle of the british military. Some records depict him as taking time to read every day, even when on.
Jtf2 member sets new sniper record, reclaims title for. Oct 16, 2009 the first to break hathcocks record was master corporal arron perry with a 2,310 meters 2,526 yd 1. Marine scout sniper, although his spotter, oniel, is playercontrolled in a couple of missions. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed.
Jtf2 member sets new sniper record, reclaims title for canada. The sniper used a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle, firing from a. May 02, 2010 a british army sniper has set a new sharpshooting distance record by killing two taliban machinegunners in afghanistan from more than 1 miles away. Jun 22, 2017 a sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,450 metres 118. Shooting experts say a canadian sniper s fatal shot of an isis fighter at a worldrecord distance of 2. Sniper data book by snip1er the following data pages can and should be used to gather and record information. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with. The 8 longest sniper shots ever recorded on the battlefield. The radio, not the sniper rifle, is the most dangerous weapon they have. Playerunknowns battleground pubg best sniper rifle locations. Jun 25, 2017 a new world record was set by a canadian sniper who shot and killed an isis fighter from more than two miles 11,316 feet away from atop a highrise building in iraq last month. In iraq, the sniper hit an isis militant from more than 2 miles away, with the bullet. A canadian special operations sniper successfully hit an isis fighter from a recordbreaking distance of more than two miles away while assisting iraqi forces in the push to retake mosul. Jun 22, 2017 the new record holder hasnt been named, but it has been reported that they are a member of canadas elite special forces under joint task force 2.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Not long ago a british sniper killed three isis insurgents with a single shot from 1. The soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in iraq. A sniper team or sniper cell consists of a combination of one or more. How a canadian sniper shot someone more than 2 miles.
With a radio those two snipers could lay waste to an entire division by calling in artillery, close air support, mortars, ect. Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible achievement open this photo in gallery. Requirements include accuracy, reliability, mobility, concealment and optics for antipersonnel, antimateriel and surveillance uses of the military sniper. A sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. The exact distance of the shot was 11,316 feet 3,772 yards, taken by a special forces sniper from canadas joint task force 2. Ghost warrior from city interactive, available on microsoft windows, playstation 3 and xbox 360. August 3, 2017 rice secretary playerunknowns battlegrounds pubg 0.
They can use silencers, but what a silencer on a rifle does is lo. Is focused on the marine sniper cole anderson, on the hunt of a bioweapon across philippine, bosnia and indianepal. Canadian sniper sets new record after shooting an isis. Feb 18, 2012 whats the farthest a sniper rifle can shoot. Over a period of 100 years the longest kill had repeatedly increased from the 1918 record, a kill at 1,800 yards made in france by u. Jun 27, 2017 im sure you heard about a canadian sniper that reportedly set a new world record by taking down an isis target from a distance of about 2. The 2,500yard shot was just one of the 93 confirmed kills hathcock made during his career. This is all propaganda and hardly ever confirmed, kind of like vasily zaytsev killing 800 officers in stalingrad, this is military propaganda. Jul 29, 2015 the sniper may also have another weapon in addition to his sniper rifle. Jun 25, 2017 a canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record.
Vast majority of sniper rifles use supersonic bullets. Andrey ryabinsky claims to have broken the world record for distance shooting. A sniper took out an isis terrorist from over 2 miles away. As weapons, ammunition, and aids to determine ballistic solutions improved. A sniper from the canadian special forces working with joint task force 2 in iraq just obliterated all standing records for a longdistance confirmed kill. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for sniper records releases.
However, the sniper rifles are the most sought out ones ingame. Multiple reports are surfacing that a canadian sniper dropped a terrorist at a new record distance of 3,450 meters2. Weve temporarily changed our support hours to limit any risk to our employees who are in a region with an elevated risk of coronavirus. Sniper rifle primary fire secondary fire damage 1200. The prior record was held by a british sniper, craig harrison, who in 2009 shot a taliban gunner from 2,475 meters, or about a mile and a half, away during an operation in afghanistan. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot the soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in. Hathcock held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill for 35 years. Sources say a member of joint task force 2 killed an islamic state insurgent with a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle while firing from a highrise during. Sniper shatters record, kills isis fighter from 2 miles.
In the event that one shot one kill is required, you can use the book as a reference for the proper dope for the critical shot. Im sure you heard about a canadian sniper that reportedly set a new world record by taking down an isis target from a distance of about 2. Sniper rifles are classified as crewserved, as the term is used in the united states military. The secondary weapon is a precision rifle of some kind equipped with a telescopic optic and it is this weapon that is mistakenly referred to as a sniper rifle. Gamers at joysticks gaming played a 2v2 match of call of duty. American sniper, after all, proves these things can be done. Ssgt gilliland took his shot from 1,200 meters, this is the record for the longest shot taken with 7. The sniper may also have another weapon in addition to his sniper rifle.
Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible. Sources say a member of joint task force 2 killed an islamic state insurgent with a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle while firing from a highrise during an operation that took place within the last month. A sniper rifle is a highprecision, long range rifle. The new record holder hasnt been named, but it has been reported that they are a member of canadas elite special forces under joint task force 2. Currently the longest recorded sniper kill in history was made with the mcmillan tac50 rifle from 3 540 meters in iraq. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest.
The bullet traveled 3,450 metersover two milesand took less than 10 seconds to reach its target. From the moment the skilled sniper pulled the trigger, it took just 10 seconds for the bullet in the mcmillan tac50 rifle, a. These 4 guns were used to make the longest sniper kills in. What rifle could accomplish a longer shot and has it been done. The soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in. The 2009 precession sniper rifle requirements state that the psr when fired without suppressor shall provide a confidence factor of 80% that the weapon and ammunition combination is capable of holding 1 moa 0. The modern sniper rifle is a portable shoulderfired weapon system with a choice between boltaction or semiautomatic action, fitted with a telescopic sight for extreme accuracy and. Best sniper fiction some books about the snipers i thought were really good. A canadian sniper set a new record for the longest confirmed kill last month after he shot and killed an isis insurgent in iraq that was 3,450 meters away.
Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking kill shot. It was used in both world wars and variants are still used today. The unnamed soldier who killed the is militant used a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle, from an elevated position. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot. Jun 22, 2017 the joint task force 2 sniper delivered the blow within the last month from a highrise building, according to the globe and mail. He also used a gun of his own design to kill soldiers attacking the city of florence from. New sniper record originally posted by beaudreaux 3,540 meters equals 11,614. During an ambush on a convoy he was attached to, harrison hit a pair of taliban machine gunners using 10 carefullyplaced shots at a range of 2,707 yards, beating out the previous record by 50 yards. The shot was fired from a highrise building and the bullet travelled for under 10 seconds before hitting the target, an isis insurgent. An advanced training manual for military and police snipers updated and expanded edition updated and expanded ed 10. Russian snipers set a new world record by hitting a.
Through most of california, for 1,700 miles, i cried for the first 1 or 2 miles every morning, she said. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Sniper shatters record, kills isis fighter from 2 miles away. Volgens het canadian special operations command heeft een schutter op recordafstand een isstrijder neergeschoten. This shall be calculated from 150 ten 10 round groups that were fired unsuppressed. Playerunknowns battleground pubg best sniper rifle. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with two. This means that there cannot be total silence the bullet will make a crack, like the sonic boom of an airplane, but smaller. A sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,450 metres 118. New world record set for longest sniper shot hardforum.
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