British Sniper - 1.5 mile shot(s)?

[cdrissel]

Anyone else read about this story?


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-sniper-shoots-down-canadas-bragging-rights/article1555772/

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/05/04/hotshot-sniper-half-mile-double-kill/

I ran some data through a ballistic program and the results make me question the probability of making 2 kill shots at 2700 yards.

Any thoughts all you long range shooters?

[BigBear]

I'm no long range expert... but two FRH's at that distance?.... Not sure I believe it.

Legit/confirmed kills?

No mention of rifle/bullet, etc... Don't know what to think...

If so, amazing/great/exceptional/etc job by the team.

[cowboykjohnson]

also heard this today... don't know the probability though.

[cdrissel]

The FOX news story stated that it took "almost 3 seconds" for the round to hit.

Given: .338 LM, 250 gr SMK, at 3000 fps muzzle velosity.

It would take almost 6 seconds to reach 2700 yards.

[cowboykjohnson]

was it a .338 or a .50?

[cdrissel]

British issued AI L115A3 in .338 LM

Also, nice of them to publish his name, home town and number of children.

Makes me think the story is BS.

[cowboykjohnson]

that makes it less probable in my book... but what do I know...

[Hoser]

was it a .338 or a .50?

338 Lapua using a Lapua 250gn Scenar Lockbase bullet.

The media gets a lot of stuff wrong.

But the Brits do know how to drive rifles.

[cdrissel]

Hoser, is that issued ammo?

If so, I'll have to re-run my calculations.

[sniper7]

shit you guys don't know anything about ballistics, i took down two prairie dogs yesterday at 2.87 kilometers with my ruger 10/22 and a simmons 3-9x40 scope I bought at wal-mart. no-name brand rings were used and it was federal 550 bulk pack ammo.

oh, and they were headshots, and when I pushed the safety over, yes, I did say "SAFETY OFF" quite loudly