GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Sniper Accuracy Statistics
Sniper accuracy statistics indicate the proportion of shots successfully hitting the target relative to the total number of shots fired.
In this post, we will explore a collection of intriguing statistics related to sniper accuracy, ranging from historical accounts of renowned snipers to modern-day training practices. Join us as we uncover the remarkable precision and impact of snipers in various warfare contexts.
Statistic 1
"The performance statistics of snipers in WWII recorded approximately 1.34 shots per kill."
Statistic 2
"Carlos Hathcock, a USMC sniper, scored 93 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War."
Statistic 3
"Soviet sniper Ivan Sidorenko had over 500 confirmed kills during WWII."
Statistic 4
"Simo Hayha, a Finnish sniper, had 542 confirmed kills during the Winter War."
Statistic 5
"In 1967, Carlos Hathcock achieved the longest sniper kill record with a 2,286-meter (7,500 ft) shot during the Vietnam War."
Statistic 6
"Statistics often cited say that snipers in WWI had kill-rates of up to 1.5 enemies per shot fired."
Statistic 7
"The average first-round hit probability for police snipers is reported to be around 95%."
Statistic 8
"Snipers in the American Civil War had an average accuracy rate of around 50%."
Statistic 9
"A sniper engages targets at longer distances, typically 600 to 1,200 meters away."
Statistic 10
"During the Vietnam War, snipers were responsible for less than 1% of total casualties but were approximately eight times more cost-effective."
Statistic 11
"The ATF reports that since 1992, .50 Caliber sniper rifles had been used in 18 criminal acts in the U.S."
Statistic 12
"The accuracy of a sniper is also based on the humidity level, which affects the bullet's trajectory by causing a reduction in speed and range."
Statistic 13
"U.S. Marines are being trained to hit a target accurately up to 1,000 meters away."
Statistic 14
"The average success rate for a sniper is around 1.3 rounds per kill, making them some of the most efficient soldiers."
Statistic 15
"UK sniper Corporal Craig Harrison held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at a range of 2,475 meters (8,120 ft) in Afghanistan for over 10 years before it was surpassed."
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