How far could a ww1 sniper shoot?

The expectations of the WWI sniper rifles are similar to the capabilities of 5.56 chambered semi-automatic precision rifles of today; accurate enough for head sized targets at approximately 300 yards [274m] and hits on torso sized targets at approximately 600 yards [550m].

What sniper has the most confirmed kills?

Simo Häyhä
With at least 505 confirmed kills during the Winter War of 1939–40 between Finland and the Soviet Union, Simo Häyhä (1905–2002) has been labelled the deadliest sniper in history.

What is the effective range of a 338 Lapua?

about 1,750 metres
338 cartridge is 14.93 mm (0.588 in) in diameter (rim) and 93.5 mm (3.68 in) long. It can penetrate better-than-standard military body armor at ranges of up to 1,000 metres (1,090 yd), and has a maximum effective range of about 1,750 metres (1,910 yd) with C.I.P.

What is the average distance of a sniper shot?

Re: Average Distance for Police Sniper Shots. The average police sniper distance was 51 yards. Of all the sniper shots, 95\% took place between zero and 100 yards. The rest were equally divided between the 100 to 150 yard bracket and the 150 to 250 yard bracket. This has profound training implications.

What is the difference between a police sniper and military sniper?

Police snipers typically operate at much shorter ranges than military snipers, generally under 100 meters (109 yd) and sometimes even less than 50 meters (55 yd). Both types of snipers do make difficult shots under pressure, and often perform one-shot kills.

Are extreme range shots good for snipers?

Extreme range shots, while valuable and commendable, are out of the norm for range for a typical military sniper.

How difficult is it to shoot a 100 meter shot?

A 100 meter shot can be difficult, in the right circumstances. It’s not necessarily about the range. However, as mentioned in other answers, some impressive shots have been made right out to beyond 2km, with the current record being held by Cpl Craig Harrison of the United Kingdom, who made a 2.5km shot.