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Old 10-27-2017, 09:36   #3
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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant View Post
Those that wish to shoot at extremely long ranges shoot at static targets. Humans are not considered static targets, they move. So unless someone can "predict" a humans movement over say 7-15 seconds long range shooting becomes less useful.

We've pushed accuracy, lets now push speed.

I'd be happier with a much faster round, lets double the speed of the round then work on longer ranges.
Your new steed is waiting you..

23 lb round
Mach 7 speed
23,601,988 foot-pounds.
minute of brain at 100 miles..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i737rM6FxqE

DARPA is working of a backpack version..
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