They are experts at blending into the environment, masters of patience, physically developed, and always well-trained. But snipers still can’t take the shots they’re known for without a decent rifle in their hands, capable of helping them reach targets at longer-than-normal ranges. ...
British sniper Craig Harrison killed twice with consecutive shots at a distance of 2.47 kilometres (8120 ft) in Afghanistan last November in the most prodigious feat of marksmanship in military history.
1 MILE SHOT TAKES OUT TALIBAN CHIEF; Top Sniper Records Longest Rifle-Kill in AfghanistanThe Mirror (London, England)