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The longest range recorded for sniper kill is 2,430 metres (2,657 yd), accomplished by a Canadian sniper, Corporal Rob Furlong, during the invasion of Afghanistan, using a .50 caliber BMG (12.7 mm) McMillan TAC-50 bolt-action rifle. This meant that the bullet had a flight time of ≈ 4.5 seconds, and a drop of ≈ 70 meters (230 ft).
The previous record was held by US Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock, achieved during the Vietnam War, at a distance of 2,250 metres (2,461 yd).
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If validated, the kill would be the longest shot made by a military sniper in combat, according to the latest issue of Soldier of Fortune magazine.
The U.S. magazine says the Canadian snipers from the Edmonton-based 3rd Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry battle group surpassed their U.S. counterparts, adding "Canuck snipers supposedly had the highest number of confirmed kills in the Shah-i-Kot Valley fight.
"A source in Kandahar working with the Canadian sniper teams estimated 'well over 20 confirmed kills at long ranges.'"
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"The Canadian snipers are professional, well-trained soldiers who walk into harm's way and fulfilled their mission. They represent the best and they have our respect." -Capt. Paul Madej
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I think the field is a better indicator than a single competition. (Mind you, Canadians have ranked better in other competitions.) And I don't think I need to remind you of the disparity between our respective militaries' budgets, equipment, and number of personnel. (You didn't mention that a Canadian team dropped out because of an equipment malfunction. This would be good source material for making fun of our military's budgetary shortcomings.)
Anyway, in Canada, you have far too many farm boys with too much time on their hands, too much space, and too much target practice. We produce great snipers.
