For a very long time, a US sniper in vietnam hold the “record” for the longest confirmed kill shot in history:
(name?) is said to have killed a vietnamese sniper over a bout 1 mile distance, plus it is said, he shot through the enemies scope and killed him.
Below impressive long kill shots:
Steve Reichert:
- Rifle: M82
- Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh_U-iWD690
Rob Furlong
- is said to made a kill shot about 2.5km distance (2430 meters/7,972 feet).
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkYvCSy0zg8
CoH Craig Harrison
- a sniper from the Household Cavalry of the British Army. It was accomplished in an engagement in November 200.
- Rifle: 338 Lapua Magnum
- to be confirmed/sources?
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8_-tOKSUvo