New World Record Set for Longest Sniper Kill in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, he was appointed a new distance record for goals in a live action rifle. Member of the Australian special forces were able to its heavy 12.7 mm Barret M82A1 sniper rifle to hit Taliban fighter at unbelievable distance 2815 meters, which set a new world record for absolute snipers.

Adversary shot heard
The incident occurred in the province of Helmand , where the team operated Australian elite snipers from the second commando regiment (2nd Commando Regiment). During the observation Australians using riflescopes and spotting scopes appeared in the distance moving section of Taliban fighters . After you have verified that they are indeed enemy combatants, they got permission to fire.

Australians have chosen the most valuable target - the Taliban commander section. Since it was clear that immediately after the intervention, successful or unsuccessful, the group hides or flees, Australians decided to shoot at a target from two weapons simultaneously, multiply your chances.

Both snipers used a large caliber sniper rifle Barret M82A1 and they also pulled the trigger almost simultaneously. After six seconds of flight, one of the bullets hit the enemy, who was dead on the spot. With devastating effect Hub 12.7 × 99 mm was quite matter where the opponent gets hit. At this distance unfortunate Nor heard the shot that killed him.

Since the shooting of two weapons simultaneously, it is unclear which of the snipers actually hit the target. What is certain is that one of the Australians set a new record in hitting the target rifle at a great distance. According to the laser rangefinder destination is 2815 meters, which is absolutely the greatest distance at which the sniper hit a live target.

One of the Australians and broke the record Brita Craig Harrison of the Royal cavalry units, which in November 2009 from a distance of 2475 meters killed two Taliban fighters operating PKM machine gun. Unlike their Australian colleagues Harrison used the weapon Accuracy International L115A3 chambered in charge LLR 8.6 mm × 70 (.338 Lapua Magnum).

Beyond effective range Barret M82A1
Distance of 2815 m is more than twice the value of the effective range Barret M82A1 rifles. How, then, could be an intervention? Besides the two sniper art played an important role specific Afghan environment and of course, extremely lucky.

Fighting in Afghanistan, including explosive Afghan-Pakistan border is often kept in the mountains at high altitude. Sniper often has the objectives of significantly elevated position, he can observe the target for a long time and has excellent conditions (views, supervision, time) to prepare for shooting.

For example, Craig Harrison, when his goal was seized by gunfire from a machine gun, he could also shoot comfortably. Harrison made nine shots adjustments and then was able to eliminate the Taliban operate gun.

Its role in the record-breaking interventions also plays high altitude, thin air when a flying projectile puts much less resistance. Bullet resistant and easier to Earth's gravity and thus has Tapeworms flight path. A similar action is in addition to a good dose of luck must also be top-notch equipment (meteorological stations, laser range finders, ballistic computer), great visibility, perfect weather and calm especially along the missile flight to your destination.

Article Author: Jan Grohmann