Posted on 12/14/2015 5:42:27 PM PST by SeekAndFind
An SAS sniper was able to stop a group of jihadis launching a suicide bomb attack by killing the terrorists with just three bullets in a dramatic shoot-out in an ISIS-held part of Iraq.
The marksman, who joined the SAS a decade ago, potentially saved the lives of hundreds of innocent people by firing three well-aimed shots at the jihadists as they left a bomb factory near Mosul.
The sniper was given the go-ahead after the men were spotted leaving the bomb factory wearing heavy coats in hot weather -- a sign they were trying to hide their suicide vests.
They were on their way to carry out a terror attack at a nearby town, in which they planned to detonate their suicide vests amongst hundreds of civilians -- causing mass deaths.
However, the SAS veteran wiped out all three of the extremists, as well as two 'guards' who were supposedly in place to keep a look-out and protect them from military forces.
The sniper shot the first jihadi in the chest as he walked out of the factory, which caused his suicide vest to detonate, killing him instantly -- as well as two ISIS 'guards' who were sat in a nearby car.
The second ISIS militant was wiped out by a shot to the head, while the third was also killed when the sniper's bullet struck his suicide vest and caused it to detonate.
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thats one baaaaad man
I know guys that did 10 for 10.
I think I read this yesterday.
Does that mean there's something wrong with me?
Impressive!
Chris Kyle killed two muj on a scooter with one .300 Winchester magnum bullet.
..Sounds like very rewarding work.
Does that mean there’s something wrong with me?...
Actually, you appreciate quality work.
Definitely a reactive target.
Efficient use of ammo!
And obama’s pissed
Obviously someone was being humped. Wonder how many goats died.
They blowed up real good!
This is the kind of thing you’ll see all the time when our forces are in the field under Trump. They’ll have to save every bit of ammo as a cost cutting measure.
LOL
Only kidding folks, and yes I realize this wasn’t a U. S. force operation.
Rumor has it that an SAS took out four with one .50 cal Barrett.
Round went through first two, hit third guy, who was carrying an explosive item which killed fourth guy.
I've also heard rumors of more than three penetration on a fairly routine basis.
At 2750 fps out of a 26 inch barrel (or is it 27...can't remember), I can see it penetrating 6 or 8 within a hundred meters.
We'll never know the full story, until all the crap is over and the classified records are released.
We do know the record is slightly over 2500 meters, one body, with a .338 250 gn Lapua Mag, pushing over 3000 fps.
I see no reason for one not to penetrate several bodies at 200-300 meters, so it's a safe bet that it has already happened.
Like some others have commented here...am I wrong to find so much satisfaction and fascination in the subject?
Nope...I say kill 'em all, one way or the other.
Ditto that .....
Hand me that .308. It’s the one that says Bad MFer on it!
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