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you should really read about their exploits before you call it luck . . . its a remarkable read and highly recommended for anyone enterested in riflemen

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estimated to be a 1000yrd shot . . . and surprisingly, considereing the gear the sharp shooters had, it was not an uncommon distance, there were longer shots

read this book if you get a chance . . . starts at the 15th century and comes thru to the present, particularly good section on the American Cval War.

Sniping - The History of Sniping and...