The 3 Most Incredible US Sniper Shots

RallyPoint Team — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:04:58 -0500

The entire nation is talking about “American Sniper” author, Chris Kyle, and his legendary sniper shot from 2,100 yards. But now it’s time for you to learn about some more incredible snipers.

Do you have any amazing sniper stories that you’ve heard along the way?

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Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 13 at 2015 12:26 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:26:54 -0500

When I was 3/1, we had a Sniper with a confirmed kill (Spotter, and an Officer present) from Somalia (immediately prior to me joining the unit) with a SASR. Took out a guy through a cinder block wall.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 1:07 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:07:18 -0500

My personal favorite was 1 Shot, 6 Kill. 930m, he sighted a group of terrorists preparing to mount an assault. Firing, he hit on terrorist wearing a suicide vest RIGHT ON THE TRIGGER. The trigger detonated the vest, killing the 5 insurgents nearby.

Now THAT is what I call a happy ending.
v/r,
CPT Butler

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 1:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:31:18 -0500

I have had the opportunity to see some amazing shots caught on video out of the Stan.

Response by PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith made Feb 13 at 2015 4:50 PM

PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:50:18 -0500

I think my favorite that I've read about is a Brit who got a Quigley (two guys, one shot, through the head) and took both guys clean off the motorcycle they were on. The bike apparently stayed upright for a good 50 feet after losing it's riders.

Response by Sgt Michael Furphy made Feb 22 at 2015 12:09 PM

Sgt Michael Furphy — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:09:42 -0500

My favorite has to be Carlos Hathcock (Whitefeather). He and a VC sniper were circling each other when Carlos put his back to the sun and noticed a light from the other snipers scope. He aimed in and the other sniper was aiming in at him. Carlos fired first and shot the other sniper right through his scope into his eye and head. If you do some research on him, he was a feared sniper in Vietnam with a $30,000 bounty on his head. He made some incredible shots, including killing a Vietnamese General from only 750 yds. out. He had to get close enough to their encampment which was heavily guarded to make the shot. Guards walked right by his head. His story is fascinating!