Canadian sniper sets record for long distance kill. 3,450 meters.

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Posted: 6/21/2017 9:57:59 PM EDT

"A sniper with Canada's 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.

Sources say a member of Joint Task Force 2 killed an Islamic State insurgent with a McMillan TAC-50 sniper rifle while firing from a high-rise during an operation that took place within the last month in Iraq. It took under 10 seconds to hit the target."

Quite the shot. An entire kilometre further than the previous record.

https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canadian-elite-special-forces-sniper-sets-record-breaking-kill-shot-in-iraq/article35415651/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&service=mobile

Posted: 6/21/2017 9:59:12 PM EDT

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Bravo Zulu!

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:00:03 PM EDT

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But my book on sharpshooting and sniping doesn't mention him.

For operational security reasons, sources would not reveal the names of the elite Canadian sniper and his partner, nor the location where the action took place.

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It is not without good reason that his name is withheld. The Brits used to do this after WW II.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:00:58 PM EDT

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Fuck terrorism, eh?

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:01:09 PM EDT

[#4]

Wow. Good shot.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:01:23 PM EDT

[#5]

Hell of a shot.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:01:30 PM EDT

[#6]

2.14 miles...

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:01:35 PM EDT

[#7]

"Sorry buddy!"

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:02:42 PM EDT

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He might not even be a great shooter. At that distance, there is at least as much luck as skill.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:02:42 PM EDT

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Respect.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:03:00 PM EDT

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I rost...

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:06:30 PM EDT

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Unnamed sources do they work for Washington post

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:06:36 PM EDT

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Bravo Zulu!

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Posted: 6/21/2017 10:07:04 PM EDT

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You're not my fwend,buddaaaaaaaaaaaaay

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:07:10 PM EDT

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Dang, those Canadians REALLY like killing bad guys from super long range.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:07:17 PM EDT

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He might not even be a great shooter

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Posted: 6/21/2017 10:08:51 PM EDT

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He might not even be a great shooter. At that distance, there is at least as much luck as skill.

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He might not even be a great shooter. At that distance, there is at least as much luck as skill.

I'm sure he was pretty skilled.

"It took under 10 seconds to hit the target."

So has every shot I have ever taken.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:09:54 PM EDT

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Wonder if he used the xm1022 round, or whatever they are calling it these days if it's even still in use.

I have one in my collection and it's a neat looking round

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:10:05 PM EDT

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Regardless of the Country the shooters from, that's a Hell of a Shot!!

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:10:30 PM EDT

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lol naaaa. . . .

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:11:33 PM EDT

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How the hell do you even see a person at that distance? Even with a 40x optic, they would be grain of sand size.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:11:52 PM EDT

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But my book on sharpshooting and sniping doesn't mention him.

He might not even be a great shooter. At that distance, there is at least as much luck as skill.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:12:19 PM EDT

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But my book on sharpshooting and sniping doesn't mention him.

He might not even be a great shooter. At that distance, there is at least as much luck as skill.

Wrong. Just a little bit of luck goes a long way when you have a metric shit ton of skill.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:12:56 PM EDT

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Hell of a shot.

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Word.

American or not, that's badass and deserves respect.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:13:11 PM EDT

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There is not enough elevation in conventional optic to come close to dialing in 3450 meters of 50 cal drop.

Until we hear what the setup was this is going in the "most likely BS" file.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:15:10 PM EDT

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Dang, those Canadians REALLY like killing bad guys from super long range.

There is not enough elevation in conventional optic to come close to dialing in 3450 meters of 50 cal drop.

Until we hear what the setup was this is going in the "most likely BS" file.

Not you again...

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:15:17 PM EDT

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Wow. Good shot.

https://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/429/incoming/article35416811.ece/BINARY/image.jpg

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C'com, America, we need at least a bronze or silver in this event...

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:15:42 PM EDT

[#27]

Hell of a shot.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:16:12 PM EDT

[#28]

About every 8 months a Canadian sniper shoots a guy holding a flame thrower, or just about to kill some kids. This smacks of fake news.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:17:18 PM EDT

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The question is repeatability. The higher it is, the more skilled the individual. With just one shot, he certainly did his part and the wind cooperated.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:17:20 PM EDT

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Not you again...

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LOL.

What would I know about long range shooting?

Story is BS.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:18:15 PM EDT

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Note to self,

tease, torment, and ridecule, but DO NOT piss off the Canadians.....

~~Shooting~~ Connecting 2 miles away is impressive, luck, skill, or whatever.....

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:18:23 PM EDT

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C'com, America, we need at least a bronze or silver in this event...

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Our marksmanship programs are inferior to the British and apparently the Canadians as well.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:18:34 PM EDT

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Wow. Good shot.

https://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/429/incoming/article35416811.ece/BINARY/image.jpg

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I keed! I keed! Amazing shot.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:18:39 PM EDT

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LOL.

What would I know about long range shooting?

Story is BS.

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Posted: 6/21/2017 10:20:33 PM EDT

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LOL.

What would I know about long range shooting?

Story is BS.

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Not you again...

LOL.

What would I know about long range shooting?

Story is BS.

You didnt read the story and you don't shoot long range.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:21:25 PM EDT

[#36]

America's Hat BS story

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:22:56 PM EDT

[#37]

Doesn't each round that the Canadians have in inventory all say "Sorry, Eh!" On them?

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:25:12 PM EDT

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Arty can hit at 3400 meters all day long and kills anything within a 33 meter radius next to the target.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:25:20 PM EDT

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According to the pic..10 sec bullet flight time...surprised there is enough energy left..

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:25:23 PM EDT

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Claimed distance can always be challenged, just like the size of the fish that got away.
I'm heading to the King of the 2 Mile shoot at the Whittington Center next week to observe and possibly pick up some pointers to improve my skill level.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:25:27 PM EDT

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To our Hat!

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To our cool border neighbors that cause no grief!!!

Can I get an , Eh!?

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:26:40 PM EDT

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About every 8 months a Canadian sniper shoots a guy holding a flame thrower, or just about to kill some kids. This smacks of fake news.

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What are you talking about? The only other two times I have seen Canadian sniper's in combat make the news was for supporting American troops and other allied soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:26:58 PM EDT

[#43]

Isn't this why we have howitzers?

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:28:36 PM EDT

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There is not enough elevation in conventional optic to come close to dialing in 3450 meters of 50 cal drop.

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Shooters calc says a 750gr AMAX would need almost 200 MOA in elevation. You got a point.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:28:57 PM EDT

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That's superhumal level skill plus lottery winner luck. Amazingly far away, wonder what the windage call on that was?

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:29:33 PM EDT

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It briefs well.

And Chris Kyle had 2000 confirmed kills, confirmed by himself. they were officially in his DD214 that was later redacted due to OPSEC.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:30:26 PM EDT

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I have my doubts

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:31:05 PM EDT

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C'com, America, we need at least a bronze or silver in this event...

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I'm willing to bet we have the most 1,000 meter kills, total. This is based on zero data, but a good hunch.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:31:30 PM EDT

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It briefs well.

And Chris Kyle had 2000 confirmed kills, confirmed by himself. they were officially in his DD214 that was later redacted due to OPSEC.

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This is true. A lot of those sniper stories are bullshit.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:32:31 PM EDT

[#50]

O Canada

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