The XM2010 sniper rifle can hit a target 3,937 feet away, which is a quarter-mile farther than the current Army sniper rifle shoots.
1/4 mile range? WTF the TAC-50 is nine pounds more and has a mile more range than the XM2010. But the army has always liked Remington, so? Well I don't see it as an equal trade off. I'd take the extra 9 pounds. Hell why not get a REM 700 vxr long range tactical in .300 win mag, and let the Army armorers upgrade them in house for a hell of a lot less money? BTW the Rem 700 vxr is only 8.5 pounds not the 17.5 of the xm2010 for those who whine that the TAC-50 is too heavy.
I read an article some months ago that said that a Canadian sniper set a new distance record in Afghanistan of around 2500 yards. I hope someone bought that guy a beer. That article had the sniper's photo while he received a decoration. He was a 12 year vet, on his 2nd or 3rd tour. I don't recall what the rifle was.
I would need 2 native bearers to carry the rifle, and the Mount Palomar Observatory telescope on that sucker to see anything at that range. That is one heck of a shot in anybody's book.
I read an article some months ago that said that a Canadian sniper set a new distance record in Afghanistan of around 2500 yards.
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