The 4.4-Mile Rifle Shot — Nomad Rifleman's Extreme Long Range World Record
Outdoor Skills & TradesMarksmanship
On September 13, 2022, in the high desert of western Wyoming, a team led by Scott Austin and Shepard Humphries of Nomad Rifleman sent a 422-grain .416 Barrett round downrange and waited. And waited. After 24.5 seconds of flight time -- during which the Earth literally rotated beneath the bullet -- Shot No. 69 punched through a 4-by-10-foot steel target, landing just 3.125 inches from dead center on the 8-inch bullseye. The distance: 7,774 yards. Four point four miles.
The longest confirmed rifle shot in history, requiring calculations that account for the Earth's rotation during the bullet's 24.5-second flight.
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| Date | September 13, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Impact | 3.125 inches from center of 8-inch bullseye |
| Caliber | .416 Barrett, 422-grain bullet |
| Distance | 7,774 yards (4.4 miles) |
| Flight Time | 24.5 seconds |
Submitted by
TRWRB Editorial
28d ago
Record Holder
Scott Austin & Shepard Humphries (Nomad Rifleman)
Original SourceNominated by TRWR Editorial
