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)
DXL-5 ‘Havoc’ is said to be the first sniper rifle in the world capable of eliminating targets 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) away. Russian sniper rifle manufacturer Lobaev Arms announced their latest development DXL-5, capable of hitting targets 7,000 meters (7,655 yards) away will be unveil...