Thread: A shot for the record books

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!