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Typical sniper engagement distances vary from 300-600 yards, or 900-1800 feet (275-550 meters).
On rare occasions, targets are engaged out to 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) using high-powered .338 or .50 caliber rifles. The semi-official record is 2600 yards or 1.5 miles (2430 meters) by Candian sniper Corporal Robert Furlong.
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What is the sniper about?
to kill people at a long distance
Who is better army sniper or marine sniper?
marine
Latin word for sniper?
The Romans did not have snipers, and as a result no word for sniper.
Does the US Army us the 50 Cal sniper?
Yes. The .50 cal is one of many weapons available to the sniper, though there are several others, each of them favored based upon the type of sniper mission.
How long is US Army Sniper School?
US Army Sniper School is five weeks long at Ft. Benning, Georgia.
What is typical SWAT sniper rifle?
Bolt action.
What is the sniper about?
to kill people at a long distance
Why is the sniper rifle the ultimate distance weapon?
It is not. The utimate distance weapon is an intercontinental ballistic missile.
What is the maximum distance best sniper bullet can travel?
800,000 feet
What qualifications must a rifle have to be considered a sniper rifle?
A sniper rifle is a precision rifle that has a telescopic sight which allows operators to target an object that is far in the distance. Sniper rifles are used in military combat.
What is the typical length of a sniper rifle?
Barrel length is usually 20 to 26in, but can be custom depending the environment.
What type of training is typical for a sniper?
A sniper, which is an expert marksman, must undergo extensive training with a variety of firearms. Because of the danger of this occupation, candidates for the position must pass many different tests.
At what distance does a Marine Sniper zero their scope?
Zero range will depend on the weapon and cartridge used..
What is the maximum distance a 50 calibre sniper round will travel in a straight line?
about 600 metres
What is the distance at which a marine sniper zeros his scope on a M40A1?
Will vary depending on weapon system used.
At long distance will you here the shot from a sniper rifle before the bullet hits or vice versa?
vice versa sniper rifles shoot their bullets faster than the speed of sound
Does it hurt to get hit by the L96 airsoft sniper rifle at a distance?
Getting shot by anything is not an experience you want.
