British soldier takes sniper record

[rhinochopig]

Two rounds two hits at 1.5 miles, whilst being shot at That is some mighty impressive marksmanship.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afghan...

[pokethepope]

"News of Harrison’s success comes amid concern over a rival insurgent sharpshooter who in a five-month spree has killed up to seven British soldiers, including a sniper, in and around the Taliban stronghold of Sangin."

I can see an Enemy At The Gates style sniper battle in the near future...

[Jasandjules]

Nicely done!

[Saddle bum]

In answer to the question, "What do you feel when you shoot a terrorist?", a Marine said, "Recoil".

[Asterix]

Good work.

The Times said:

Tom Irwin, a director of Accuracy International, the British manufacturer of the L115A3 rifle, said: “It is still fairly accurate beyond 4,921ft, but at that distance luck plays as much of a part as anything.”

That's why he did it twice numbnuts.

Edited by Asterix on Sunday 2nd May 13:09

[dudleybloke]

fair play that man!

[anonymous-user]

Saddle bum said:

In answer to the question, "What do you feel when you shoot a terrorist?", a Marine said, "Recoil".

I think that is the best reply I've ever heard to any question. Ever .

Edited by Simps on Monday 3rd May 01:59

[tinman0]

pokethepope said:

"News of Harrison’s success comes amid concern over a rival insurgent sharpshooter who in a five-month spree has killed up to seven British soldiers, including a sniper, in and around the Taliban stronghold of Sangin."

I can see an Enemy At The Gates style sniper battle in the near future...

There already is one going on apparently. Claimed the lives of a few UK soldiers in the last few months.

[Jasandjules]

Simps said:

Saddle bum said:

In answer to the question, "What do you feel when you shoot a terrorist?", a Marine said, "Recoil".

I think that is the best reply I've ever heard to any question. Ever .

Edited by Simps on Monday 3rd May 01:59

Lefties simply don't seem to understand the concept that a soldier spends all day trying to kill the enemy, and when you've had mates killed, that you want to kill the enemy, so you are not upset about it at all.

[M-J-B]

"Harrison killed one machinegunner with his first attempt and felled the other with his next shot. He then let off a final round to knock the enemy weapon out of action"

Brilliant - brave man and utmost respect

[Defcon5]

So he fired a third shot and hit the enemy's weapon? Surely you cant hit such a small target at that distance!

[Griffo2008]

True Hero

[halliwell]

this man deserves brownie points

[BruceV8]

Defcon5 said:

So he fired a third shot and hit the enemy's weapon? Surely you cant hit such a small target at that distance!

Well, you or I couldn't. In fact I couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo, or a barn if I was stood inside it. However, if this is true, thats some seriously impressive shooting.

[M-J-B]

halliwell said:

this man deserves two brownie points

EFA

[cptsideways]

The right atmospheric conditions play an important part in the accuracy, but blimey thats some accuracy from that distance!

[Lefty 200 Drams]

I assume this was the .338 lapua?

Not bad for a £4000 rifle you can buy off the shelf and shoot at any full bore range...

[ShadownINja]

M-J-B said:

"Harrison killed one machinegunner with his first attempt and felled the other with his next shot. He then let off a final round to knock the enemy weapon out of action"

Brilliant - brave man and utmost respect

The fool! He should have let another guy man the gun and tried to get highest score for the round nailed that world record way out of anyone else's reach.

Edited by ShadownINja on Monday 3rd May 10:55

[FreddyTheBigot]

Lefty 200 Drams said:

I assume this was the .338 lapua?

Not bad for a £4000 rifle you can buy off the shelf and shoot at any full bore range...

I suspect AI will sell a few more rifles off the back of this story.

[Lefty 200 Drams]

FreddyTheBigot said:

Lefty 200 Drams said:

I assume this was the .338 lapua?

Not bad for a £4000 rifle you can buy off the shelf and shoot at any full bore range...

I suspect AI will sell a few more rifles off the back of this story.

Good publicity! All the backyard snipers will be trading in their .50 BMG's...