New record for a sniper kill. Is it true?

Konovalov · 01-26-09, 09:35 AM

Old news perhaps but only stumbled upon this today.

http://stupidbeaver.com/world-longes...res-1.5-miles/

Seems like a Canadian has broken a record that dated back to the Vietnam war.

Can one of the many Subsim experts confirm if the story is true? If so a kill of almost 2.5 kms is one hell of a shot.

Jimbuna · 01-26-09, 09:38 AM

I've read of this before and never witnessed anyone questioning/disputing the claim :hmm:

UnderseaLcpl · 01-26-09, 09:49 AM

Against a human target, I believe this is the record.

However, it has been disputed by my friend, Sgt. Slyder, whose longest-range kill claim varies between 1500m and "like, 3 miles!", in direct proportion to the number of beers he has had and the number of girls listening to the story.

Dowly · 01-26-09, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Against a human target, I believe this is the record.

However, it has been disputed by my friend, Sgt. Slyder, whose longest-range kill claim varies between 1500m and "like, 3 miles!", in direct proportion to the number of beers he has had and the number of girls listening to the story.

:rotfl::rotfl:

SteamWake · 01-26-09, 10:59 AM

I dont doubt the story, its entirely plausible, but... dude.. the source :hmm:

Konovalov · 01-26-09, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

I dont doubt the story, its entirely plausible, but... dude.. the source :hmm:

It was a link from the Wiki page on the McMillan Tac-50 sniper rifle.

fatty · 01-26-09, 01:36 PM

Yes, this story is true. The sniper who took the shot was eventually ordered a bronze star by the U.S. military. He eventually left the CF after he was questioned about reported inappropriate conduct by snipers. Here is a good article about it.

Jimbuna · 01-26-09, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fatty

Yes, this story is true. The sniper who took the shot was eventually ordered a bronze star by the U.S. military. He eventually left the CF after he was questioned about reported inappropriate conduct by snipers. Here is a good article about it.

Know of a few similar stories here in the UK......nothing like a grateful society

fatty · 01-26-09, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fatty

Yes, this story is true. The sniper who took the shot was eventually ordered a bronze star by the U.S. military. He eventually left the CF after he was questioned about reported inappropriate conduct by snipers. Here is a good article about it.

Know of a few similar stories here in the UK......nothing like a grateful society

Yep. Aside from the CF's equivelant of an 'honourable mention', the only recognition he obtained for this incredible feat was from another nation's military. Interesting culture we have up here.

01-26-09, 04:37 PM

Maybe there should be a different category for .50 cal - sniper kills. Doesn't seem all too 'fair' to compare long distance kills with different calibers.

Jimbuna · 01-26-09, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

I dont doubt the story, its entirely plausible, but... dude.. the source :hmm:

It was a link from the Wiki page on the McMillan Tac-50 sniper rifle.

This is old but well worth a look:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zEbHIVxIFgs

fatty · 01-26-09, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

Maybe there should be a different category for .50 cal - sniper kills. Doesn't seem all too 'fair' to compare long distance kills with different calibers.

Well I've read that the previous record holder, Carlos Hathcock, made his shot with a specially modified .50cal machine gun, so it would be the same calibre. Still, though, it's a good point. Artillery can kill you from a lot further away - should it still count? No way.

UnderseaLcpl · 01-26-09, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fatty

Yes, this story is true. The sniper who took the shot was eventually ordered a bronze star by the U.S. military. He eventually left the CF after he was questioned about reported inappropriate conduct by snipers. Here is a good article about it.

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Furlong -- Bronze Star winner and Canadian war hero -- lives a life of relative anonymity. Even when his world record somehow became Perry's property, he chose to keep his mouth shut. "It's quiet professionalism," he says

Now that is one hell of a soldier

August · 01-26-09, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

Maybe there should be a different category for .50 cal - sniper kills. Doesn't seem all too 'fair' to compare long distance kills with different calibers.

Well I've read that the previous record holder, Carlos Hathcock, made his shot with a specially modified .50cal machine gun, so it would be the same calibre. Still, though, it's a good point. Artillery can kill you from a lot further away - should it still count? No way.

A single round direct fire? I'd count it.

sunvalleyslim · 01-26-09, 07:58 PM

A great story with a tragic ending. The guys are heroes no matter what. But if you become a "political problem" you're toast..............

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UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Against a human target, I believe this is the record. However, it has been disputed by my friend, Sgt. Slyder, whose longest-range kill claim varies between 1500m and "like, 3 miles!", in direct proportion to the number of beers he has had and the number of girls listening to the story. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	A great story with a tragic ending. The guys are heroes no matter what. But if you become a "political problem" you're toast.............. __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I dont doubt the story, its entirely plausible, but... dude.. the source :hmm:

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fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Yes, this story is true. The sniper who took the shot was eventually ordered a bronze star by the U.S. military. He eventually left the CF after he was questioned about reported inappropriate conduct by snipers. Here is a good article about it.

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OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Maybe there should be a different category for .50 cal - sniper kills. Doesn't seem all too 'fair' to compare long distance kills with different calibers.