
Originally Posted by
(FerretFangs @ June 16 2005,19:57)
Wow! I don't think anyone has made a headshot at 1800 meters against a running target in reality. That's amazing!
Here's a new challenge for you... Let's see just how far out you can make a kill. The current record for longest range sniper kill is 2,430 metres (7,972 ft), reportedly accomplished by a Canadian sniper in 2002, during the invasion of Afghanistan, using a .50 BMG McMillan bolt-action rifle. This meant that the round had a flight time of four seconds, and a drop of 44.5 m (146 ft). The previous record was held by Carlos Hathcock, achieved during the Vietnam War, at a distance of 2,250 m.