NEW FOOTAGE World’s Longest Sniper Shot (3.45km) Footage from Canadian Special Force’s JTF2 Operators. Iraq 2017 from interestingasfuck Joint Task Force 2 Sniper (Photo by National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces)McMillan TAC-50 (Photo by Wikimedia Commons)Canadian snipers fire a McMillan TAC-50 Special Application Service Rifle during a known and unknown distance range with coalition members as part of exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2013. Dawn Blitz 2013 enhances interoperability, cooperation, and readiness between Marine & coal ..read more

When we think of snipers today, chances are good we’re thinking of either Tom Berenger or some burly special operator with a high-powered rifle and his spotter. There might be a ghillie suit involved. During the Civil War, however, sniping wasn’t so easy. This was still the day of open-field engagements, smoke-filled battlefields, and muzzle-loaded weapons. Confederate Sniper That doesn’t mean a crack shot can’t still stack some bodies, especially if vengeance was his primary motivation. John W. “Jack” Hinson started the war as an officially neutral party. He would even offer intelligence to ..read more

Earlier this year we reported on the Army awarding a five-year, $49.9 million contract to Barrett for their MRAD MK22. Now, as they take on the final hurdle in its evaluation, the U.S. Marines also consider adopting the MK22 sniper rifle. RELATED STORY Bond Arms Backup Marines Consider MK22 Sniper Rifle Currently under evaluation at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the MK22 reaches its final hurdle. Following the Army’s replacement of the M107 sniper rifle and M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, the MK22 may replace all bolt-action sniper rifles for the Marines. Before testing began, Snipers from acros ..read more

Always give credit where credit is due. There are many incredible shooters out there, precision focused or otherwise. That being the case, there are a few that transcend the ranks in the shooting world—like Charlie Melton. This happens not because they are specially gifted—a prodigy so to speak—but because of the experience they possess, typically garnered from hard work, hard knocks and refusing to quit. Charlie Melton Exemplifies a Hero Charlie Melton is “one of those”—the few who have truly been through the gauntlet, executed, experienced, learned from and adapted to the situations and ele ..read more

By now, you probably already know that the Barrett MRAD recently won the Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) solicitation from the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Enter, the Accurate-Mag AMSR The ASR program had a number of requirements. USSOCOM dictated that the precision rifle needed to be a complete system that came with a sound suppressor, as well as three caliber conversion kits and the tools necessary for the task. USSOCOM originally listed the calibers as the .308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum and .338 Norma Magnum. There were also accuracy requirements fo ..read more

In April, our brother website Tactical-Life.com got an exclusive look at several Remington Defense firearms coming to the civilian market. From multiple variants of the 870 Police shotgun to the M24A2 Sniper Weapon System, we got tingly all over. Thing is, we also managed to sneak in some range time with an absolute gem: the Remington Defense M2010 sniper rifle … not a big deal. Unlike the other firearms on that list Tactical Life put together, this version of the M2010 will not be available to the general public. We got the ol’ Ballistic VIP treatment for this one. Sorry to throw that one in ..read more

Carlos Hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. This United States Marine Corp sniper, also known as “White Feather” during Vietnam, has been comfortable with stalking and shooting since he was a boy. Marine Life for Carlos Hathcock Raised by his grandmother for the first 12 years of his life, money was an issue. Hathcock took on the responsibility of caring for the family. He began hunting and shooting to put food on the table using his .22-caliber J.C. Higgins single-shot rifle. When he wasn’t hunting animals, he spent his free ..read more

Special Missions Units within the U.S. military are always looking outside the box for weapons, ammunition and gear. It’s a constant battle for our most specialized forces to adapt to the requirements of their missions. Much of what’s used today has come from their requests for equipment suited to their needs. In some cases, it comes from a request for information (RFI) and may even result in a formal contract. More often than not, it’s on a smaller scale, even at the unit level. Most of these requests stay pretty compartmentalized. Others, like what would become the Precision Sniper Rifle ..read more

MasterPiece Arms (MPA) recently announced the release of its newest long-range product, the BA Enhanced Sniper Rifle Chassis. Also, MPA will debut the ESR at the upcoming SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The MPA Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR) Chassis is an enhanced version of the company’s popular BA Chassis System. Moreover, MPA designed the ESR as a submission for a recent military program, meeting the chassis specifications, according to MPA. Because of these upgrades, the ESR is suitable for military, law enforcement and competitive shooting applications. Enhanced Sniper Rifle Chassis Features The BA ..read more

The U.S. Army awarded Barrett Firearms an $8 million contract for the procurement of Barrett .50 Caliber Long-Range Sniper Rifle systems. Additionally, the contract includes the M10A1, 1M07 and M82A1M rifles, as well as scopes, suppressors and spare parts kits. Consequently, the contract is expected to be fulfilled by Nov. 26, 2023, according to the United States Department of Defense. The M107A1 model includes a lightweight aluminum upper receiver, as well as integral 23-inch 27 MOA optics rail. Moreover, it features a 20- or 29-inch barrel, with fully chrome-lined chamber and bore. Also, a ..read more