[GBullet]

When I was working on the guided bullet, one of the most important questions was, "What could U.S. military snipers/marksmen do on the first shot with issue ammunition?". My information is old, but it might be of interest.

IIRC:
Stationary, torso-sized targets could be reliably hit from water for a distance of 50 yards, though some claimed 75 yards. Stationary, torso-sized targets 600 yards away could be hit essentially all of the time. Stationary, torso-sized targets 900 yards away could be hit about 2/3 of the time. The main reason for missing long range shots was supposed to be shooter error in range estimation.

 

[Hard Ball]

I have never tried shooting from the water, but the other data looks good to me. Errors in range estimation certainly can dergade the shooters performance.

 

[RIKA]

Sounds reasonable. I assume these standards are for the ordinary trooper and not for the exceptions who really strive to master their craft.

RIKA

 

[Magnum88C]

Oh come on! REAL snipers can get head shots at 1000 yards 100% of the time, and always, ALWAYS aim down the scope of the bad guy (hollyweird tells us so!)! :dgrin:

 

[andy]

torsos are 12"x24", with most of the missing from swimming probably being in the vertical plane. 288 square inches. 4" brain circle is 13 square inches. Dead rock cinch Hard Rock can't win this bet.