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Ukraine sniper scalps Russian soldier at record distance with 'Lord of Horizon' rifle. Why is it so deadly?
First Post ^ | 20 Nov 2023 | FP Staff

Posted on 11/20/2023 3:41:13 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT

In a historic milestone, a sniper serving in Ukraine’s security service (SBU) claimed a groundbreaking world record by successfully neutralising a Russian soldier from an astounding distance of 2.36 miles.

(Excerpt) Read more at firstpost.com ...


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KEYWORDS: donatenow; niceshooting; submoa
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To: 4bye4

—”Just like the Ghost of Kiev taken straight out of a video game.”

Thanks for the verification that NATO/Ukraine PSYOPS are working well.

The “Ghost of Kyiv” was early propaganda to poke fun and belittle the Russians.
Now living rent-free in your and many others heads.

IIRC the “Ghost of Kyiv” was produced in Israel.
GOOD JOB ISRAEL!

Long ago a NATO PDF was posted explaining the procedure, its use history, and goals...


81 posted on 11/21/2023 9:10:24 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: DUMBGRUNT; Carriage Hill

Image from link in post 1



Image in post 2
82 posted on 11/21/2023 10:56:13 AM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Definitely not suitable for drive by shootings


83 posted on 11/21/2023 11:11:26 AM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: dynoman

I’m seeing same pic w/ bearded guy, in link...

https://www.firstpost.com/world/ukraine-sniper-scalps-russian-soldier-at-record-distance-with-lord-of-horizon-rifle-why-is-it-so-deadly-13408912.html

...as I do in the main post.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4198230/posts

Where does your 2nd pic come from?


84 posted on 11/21/2023 11:13:08 AM PST by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: Afterguard
I’ve never seen one at my local FFL though.

It's too long for the shop's wall. They have it mounted in the garage

85 posted on 11/21/2023 11:16:48 AM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: DUMBGRUNT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzPTEYCGCM4


86 posted on 11/21/2023 11:23:07 AM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: Hot Tabasco

—”Definitely not suitable for drive by shootings”

Might slow them down a tad in Chiraq but not much.

And, they could achieve the famously alleged shots from the upper floors of ghetto buildings into Sox Park!
Plus take out rooftop AC units all over the city.
A friend spent most of his career repairing bullet holes on roof ammonia condensing units in Chiraq.


87 posted on 11/21/2023 11:32:46 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: Hot Tabasco

NOTE:
Bring extra target stands, one per each cartridge.


88 posted on 11/21/2023 11:40:54 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: DUMBGRUNT
Bring extra target stands, one per each cartridge.

Just watched a video from DemolitionRanch where they're shooting their new M200 Intervention. Cost per round approx. $15....

89 posted on 11/21/2023 12:10:50 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: Carriage Hill
It comes from the link in the first post.



More cartridge details here: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/03/02/ukrainian-horizons-lord-anti-materiel-rifle-and-new-12-7x114hl-cartridge/
1 posted on 11/20/2023 3:41:13 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT




90 posted on 11/21/2023 2:38:20 PM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: MeganC

Yes, we see the usual tantrums when the truth becomes uncomfortably close for day dreaming Putinists. Conservatives must never forget that the Kremlin invented these gaslighting tactics after all.


91 posted on 11/21/2023 4:31:10 PM PST by lodi90
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To: dynoman
This is the pic from the link in the first post, that I get... same as the thread's pic. I can't find the rifle pic that you posted...


92 posted on 11/21/2023 5:51:41 PM PST by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Why not just use a M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun and pepper the area and kill all the soldiers there?
https://www.military.com/equipment/m2-50-caliber-machine-gun


93 posted on 11/22/2023 1:05:39 AM PST by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy everything now)
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To: minnesota_bound

—”Why not just use a M2 “

Yes, spray and pray could have an effect, but IMO long-distance sniping sends a very specialized message nearly impossible to counter.
Yes, there are counter-sniper teams and some very interesting stories...

An active machine gun position can be located; a single shot and a very long wait time is a horse of a different color.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/07/28/for-35-years-the-longest-sniper-kill-was-with-a-ma-duece/


94 posted on 11/22/2023 5:05:08 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: Carriage Hill

It’s at the link in the first post;

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/03/02/ukrainian-horizons-lord-anti-materiel-rifle-and-new-12-7x114hl-cartridge/


95 posted on 11/22/2023 8:23:46 AM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: Carriage Hill; DUMBGRUNT; All

The one in that picture is not the Ukrainian “Horizon’s Lord”, it’s called “Night Predator”

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/08/20/ukrainian-pg-14-5-night-predator-anti-materiel-rifle/

That article has a link to the Horizon’s Lord. Search google images for “Horizon’s Lord” if you still aren’t sure about the difference.


96 posted on 11/22/2023 8:30:09 AM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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