"Modern snipers and their rifles are changing the face of the battlefield as we know it. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is one example of this. He is known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history for his service throughout the Global War on Terror. During his tour in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006, he recorded 91 kills, earning him the name of "The Devil of Ramadi.""
"Sniper rifles, by and large, are essential tools of modern military forces, offering precision and lethality in long-range engagements. However, it's not just the rifle that's important, it's the shooter behind it. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the longest sniper kills recorded. To identify the longest sniper shots/kills, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various historical and military sources. We ranked these according to the distance."
"Why Are We Covering This? Extreme-range marksmanship has evolved from a battlefield skill into a precise science of ballistics and engineering. By taking a look at the longest recorded sniper kills, we're not just glorifying distance, we're exploring how technology, training, and overall mastery of a precision weapon can impact modern warfare and the ever-changing landscape of the modern battlefield."
Modern snipers combine advanced rifles, ammunition, ballistics, and shooter skill to achieve extreme-range precision and lethality. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded 91 kills during a 2006 tour in Ramadi, Iraq, earning the name "The Devil of Ramadi" and receiving credit for a kill over 1.2 miles. Longest sniper shots were identified from historical and military sources and ranked by distance. Supplemental details include date, conflict, rifle and ammunition used, and shooter nationality, with some names replaced by nationality when unavailable. Extreme-range marksmanship has evolved into a precise science of engineering and training that alters modern battlefield engagement ranges.
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