The .50 cal M82 (not the guy in this incident); seems like one hell of a powerful beast.An SAS sniper killed three Islamic State suicide bombers by firing shots from the world's most powerful rifle through a 10inch wall, according to reports.
The marksman, said to have been serving as an adviser to Iraqi forces, fired 30 rounds from a Barrett M82 .50 calibre anti-materiel rifle into a two-storey command post in the city of Ramadi in Iraq.
Military sources have suggested that the operation saved many lives.
Ramadi was recaptured by security forces last week It would be the first time that British troops are known to have taken part in a direct ground attack against Isil.
When it was discovered that the bombers were in the building, several options were considered, including an air strike and a rocket launch, but both were deemed too dangerous to civilians, it has been claimed.
Instead, the sniper based himself in another building around 1,000m away and fired into the command post, almost completely destroying one of its walls.
SAS Sniper kills ISIL members - through a 10 inch wall
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Yep, that's a rifle designed to take out armored cars.
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If you like the M82... then Anzio 20mm anti-materiel rifle!
I can't even imagine how people are supposed to carry this around. Maybe it breaks down into pieces?
I can't even imagine how people are supposed to carry this around. Maybe it breaks down into pieces?
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Much like the shooter's shoulder.Graham Kennedy wrote:Maybe it breaks down into pieces?
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Re: SAS Sniper kills ISIL members - through a 10 inch wall
Wish they showed what they hit though.
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Here's one that shows the other end of a shot.
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Re: SAS Sniper kills ISIL members - through a 10 inch wall
If I may quote the Mythbusters, "Well, there's your problem!"Graham Kennedy wrote:Here's one that shows the other end of a shot.