6 Rifles That Traveled The Distance: Longest Sniper Shot

Updated 8/5/2021 Since its inception, the sniper rifle has been revered and revered by many generations. It can reach out to thousands of yards and hit a target. The sniper rifle has been revered for its ability to reach out over thousands of yards and hit a target. Yes, the snipers behind the rifles made these shots, but each relied on their rifles to get the job done.McMillan Tac-50(Shot Distance: 3,871 yards; 3,540 meters)This big .50 caliber beast is officially classified as an anti-material/anti-personnel weapon. The C15 is the standard long-range sniper rifle used by the Canadian Forces. It was used to record the first, fourth, and fifth longest sniper shot distances in history. In 2017, a sniper serving with Canada’s elite special forces in Iraq broke the world record for longest confirmed kill with the Tac-50. Joint Task Force 2’s member successfully hit a target of 3,871 yards (3.540 meters) against an Islamic State insurgent during the Civil War in Iraq. The shot was almost 800 yards longer than the longest sniper shot in history. Perhaps the soldier used match-grade Hornady ammunition to help him. The soldier shot from a high-rise and took 10 seconds to reach its target. To dissipate heat, the barrel is fluted. Notable Confirmed Kills
No. 1: Unnamed (Canada), 2017, 3,871 yards; 3,540 meters
No. 4: Corporal Rob Furlong (Canada), 2002, 2,657 yards; 2,430 meters
No. 5: Master Corporal Arron Perry (Canada), 2002, 2,526 yards; 2,310 metersBarrett M82(Shot Distance: 3,079 yards; 2,815 meters)
In March 2004, Sgt. Sgt. The Barrett M82A1 rifle is undoubtedly the most well-known. Its distinctive appearance and powerful characteristics have made it a mainstay of pop culture. Kremer’s shot in Iraq was 2,515 yards long. This was the longest sniper shot in American military history. The shot, which connected at 3,079 yards with a Barrett M82A1, is the second-longest in history. It only added to the legend of the rifle’s legendary shot. The Barrett is effective against small structures, aircraft, and vehicles due to its high energy. The Barrett M82A1 has a short recoil, semiauto operation, and a muzzle velocity exceeding 2,700 feet per second. This rifle is extremely effective against small targets like vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Notable Confirmed Sniper Deaths:
No. 2: Unnamed (Australia), 2021, 3,079 yards; 2,815 meters
No. 6: Sergeant Brian Kremer (United States), 2004, 2,515 yards; 2,300 meters
No. 9: Specialist Nicholas Ranstad (United States), 2008, 2,288 yards; 2,092 meters
No. 13: Staff Sergeant Steve Reichert (United States), 2002, 1,765 yards; 1,614 meters
No. 15: Name Withheld (Norway), 2007, 1,509 yards; 1,380 metersAccuracy International AWM .338 Lapua Magnum(Shot Distance: 2,707 yards; 2,475 meters)
Craig Harrison, Corporal Horse in the Blues and Royals RHG/D, British Army’s Corporal of Horse, made a shot that is still the longest ever recorded by a sniper. At 2,707 yards, Harrison hit consecutively two Taliban machine gunners. At 2,707 yards, Harrison hit two Taliban machine gunners in Afghanistan. Other components like the bolt head, extractor and bolt were adapted to the pressure and size of magnum rounds. The rifle is also available in.300 Win. Mag. One of the other shots was taken in August 2009 by Corporal Christopher Reynolds in Afghanistan at a distance of 2,026 yards.
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No. 11: Corporal Christopher Reynolds (United Kingdoms), 2009, 2,026 yards; 1,853 metersBrowning M2(Shot Distance: 2,500 yards; 2,286 meters)
John Browning designed the Browning M2 heavy machine gun. It was built in the last days of World War I. Carlos Hathcock shot an M2 in 1967. He held the record for longest sniper kill for almost 40 years. The M2 was eventually adopted as a viable sniper cartridge, at least with a 45-inch barrel. From the 1930s through the present, the heavy machine gun has been extensively used as a vehicle weapon and aircraft armament. Notable Confirmed Deaths:
No. 7: Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock (United States), 1967; 2,500 yards; 2,286 metresImage DenelNTW-14.5(Shot Distance : 2,324 yards, 2,125 meters)Photo by WikipediaThe DenelNTW-14.5, one of the most obscure sniper rifles on the list, is nevertheless capable. The rifle, which is somewhat unusual in design, was created by Danel Meschem in the 1990s. It was adopted by South Africa’s National Defense Force in the latter part of that decade. Although the rifle is best known for its appearance in the 2009 sci-fi movie District 9, it has proven its ability in real-life conflicts. In 2013, the rifle was confirmed to have killed at 2,324 yards (2,125 meters). According to reports, the unnamed sniper shot six M23 rebel officers in that day’s 1.32-mile shot. This is not only the longest shot recorded with the rifle but also its 14.5x114mm ammunition. The 14.5x114mm cartridge that was used to record the long shot is Soviet in origin, and was originally designed for the PTRS (PTRD anti-tank) rifles. The cartridge can tangle with armor and push a 921-grain, explosive bullet at speeds of up to 3,300 feet per second. It is a powerful puncher at its destination. Notable Confirmed Kills
No. 8: Unnamed (South Africa), 2013, 2,324 yards; 2,125 metersMcMillan Tac-338(Shot Distance: 2,100 yards)
This brings us to “The Legend” with his long-distance shot. Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle used the McMillan Tac-338, a rifle chambered with.338 Lapua Magnum to kill an insurgent in Sadr City, Iraq in 2008. This was at 2,100 yards. The target was about to fire an RPG towards an U.S. Army convoy. In interviews and books, Kyle later stated that the shot was fortunate. The rifle can be used at 1,750 yards with the.338, which has a range of 1,750 yards. Kyle later stated in interviews and books that the shot was lucky. Mag, with a McMillan Stock, custom barrel, and original 700 Action. Later, Kyle used one with an Accuracy international stock and a shorter barrel. “The.300 is a heavier gun by design. It shoots like an laser. Kyle stated that it can shoot at distances of up to a thousand yards. “I used a.300 Win. Mag. Mag. “Kyle used his.338 on his last deployment and preferred it over the.50 caliber. Because the bullet shoots further and flatter than a.50 caliber, weighs less and does less damage, and costs less. “Notable Confirmed Kills:
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