jerry52 893 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Reading more into the Canadian sniper shot that hit its target I found that a drone deployed might of given the spotter better information on range, multiple wind and atmosphere information. With all that being said and knowing the Canadians have awesome 50 cal loads it looks like high tech in warfare has just jumped a notch. The opitics today are unbelievable. Match that with good eyes and awesome technology I expect more of this. Also there is a 50 cal guided round now as well but it does not have the weight to go 2 miles but who knows. "Bad guys beware and keep you head down yah know Aye!" Edited July 12, 2017 by jerry52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackHeart762 288 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Kill em all close or far!! Nice shootin Tex BH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Nemo 882 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I rather kill them far! Killing them close, and you might get a grenade to play catch with. If they're in range, and I'm not....That's the way I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hope you all don't mind this link, but I was impressed...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqwG2caxNo8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) A drone transmitting info to help a sniper make a miracle shot seems like underutilizing drone tech. Sniping capable drones would be more effective, cheaper, and use a smaller caliber, depending on the range. A .22 could be the standard, for starters. Transmission ranges are in miles, for people in the hobby. Edited July 13, 2017 by Sim_Player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I think drones work well with all the stuff that is guided but it is a moving platform. One needs a stable platform for shooting a bullet. Like I said the guided 50 cal bullet may change all this once they can get more range. Not taking away from this accomplishment but I think it will never be the norm as most sniper shots are far less than this one. Drones run out of gas a sniper can sit undetected for days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 50 cal sniper is more like light artillery. Brits call the M2 a 'half inch cannon'! Armed drones are light 'air support'. Different tools for different jobs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Still, even with assistance, it's a hell of a shot. The question is: Can he repeat the performance regularly? I've both seen and made some amazing shots...once. Repeating it on demand is the bitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am impressed, I KNOW I can't do that! (hell at 2 miles I can't even SEE IT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cscharlie 107 Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 With lacking some specifics, using highly likely probabilities, To even have the target within the feild of view it seems he would have had to use a radical scope mount. Looks to require atleast a 30 MOA mount and max out on and hold over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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cscharlie 107 Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Were the shot walked in? I'd be surprised if that were not the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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