Posted on 08/26/2024 6:51:19 PM PDT by artichokegrower
When a military sniper makes an accurate shot from an extremely long distance, they need more than a spotter and a rangefinder. They need to take into account things such as wind direction, wind speed, air density and even the Earth's rotation. Amid all that, they might be making those calculations while enemy troops are actively trying to find and kill them.
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Yuppers...
I’ve hung with some shooters doing 300 yds with .22 and That’s a lot of Work too.
My best with using .22 varmint rounds is 150 yds maybe 200 on a good day. :D
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