Thread: A shot for the record books

Incredible shooting

More importantly, the fear of that shooter, operating in that area, will keep heads down for some time

Originally Posted by Dieseld

Wel this weapon used the 50 BMG which if I'm not mistaken travels at 880 +/- yds/sec which is actually pretty fast for the size of the round.

I think the only other factor would be a great sniper and his spotter who gave him all the right distances and adjustments for such an epic shot.
I'd dare to say the wind was coming from behind them though. I've done some distance shooting as well, and windage, especially at that distance, is a make it or break it for sure.

Either way, what a team and what a shot

The 7.62 NATO round we shot in 1000 yard matches was the standard issue for infantry. That handicapped everyone equally as compared to using custom loads.

The modern sniping rounds for both the 7.62 and 50 BMG are hotter than the standard issue rounds from what I have read. That only marginally compensates for all the variables that would have to be taken into account for a 3540 meter shot.

Yes, either way, what a team and what a shot for sure.

Bob

Having shot 1000m comp back in the early 90's (and recently got BACK into mid-long range benchrest), I am utter amazed at shots like this. I done some quick and dirty math on this. I say dirty, because, of course I have no idea of the ammo/gun specs. or conditions at this unknown location in Iraq.

But using typical McMillan TAC-50 specs, Hornady A-max 750 grainer's, the average temp, humidity and pressure for last month in Baghdad. Using a 300yrd zero (which is probably a few hunderd off for their typical 0...although, I have NO idea. So I just threw in 300yrd zero).

Not to mention the bullet went subsonic approx 1000yrds prior to it's intended target.

But consider the 'hold-over' required? It's a tad over 470'. That is on level ground. The article read "...from an elevated position...", but I just threw level on the calc.

That's 470+ FEET...not inches!

Well done Canada!! I bet there are a few sheep that are breathing a sigh of relief..

Ballistics today are simply amazing as well as how we understand shooting in general. I just saw a show that was telling how the Marine Corp snipers are training to shoot through 3/4 in holes so they can hide at the farthest corner in a room or what ever and still make accurate shots! These men are amazing and I can not even begin to understand the math they come up with off the top of their head to calculate shots. A truly amazing feat. Plus even at that distance I can not imagine how devastating the 50 bmg round would be.

Originally Posted by AcesandEights

Not to mention the bullet went subsonic approx 1000yrds prior to it's intended target.

But consider the 'hold-over' required? It's a tad over 470'. That is on level ground. The article read "...from an elevated position...", but I just threw level on the calc.

That's 470+ FEET...not inches!

Sort of a mini mortar. Plunging fire at it's best.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Sort of a mini mortar. Plunging fire at it's best.

Bob

I wonder how far off the trajectory of the old Lee Enfield volley sights that is?

Originally Posted by Cangooner

I wonder how far off the trajectory of the old Lee Enfield volley sights that is?

Those were quite the gizmos. Would be interesting to use a rifle fitted with those just to see how well they would work.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Brings new meaning to the advertising phrase "reach out and touch someone".

Bob

Couldn't have happened to a nicer fella

Fantastic shooting.
I hope that one shot has all the bad guys shaking in their boots just knowing that they may, at any time, be dropping like flies.

Pete <:-}