Watch This Incredible Long-Range Rifle Shot From Nearly 1.5 Miles Away.

Hitting a target more than 2,500 meters away proved to be no sweat for this long-range shooter, even though the bullet had to travel for almost a full five seconds in the air.

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The shooter’s .338 Lapua Magnum lined up for the long shot. (Image source: LiveLeak)

LiveLeak user Grizzman uploaded a video showing viewers his set up and successful near-1.5 mile shot with a .338 Lapua Magnum rifle and a metal target.

“A few days ago I took out the 338 Lapua and attempted the 2,500-yard shot,” Grizzman said. “So I placed the target at 2,530 yards or 1.43 miles away, at that distance the bullet flight time is almost 4.5 seconds!”

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Grizzman lined up his target more than 2500 meters away (Image source: LiveLeak).

Long-range rifle shots are ridiculously hard to execute, which is why military snipers are a rare breed with a carefully honed skill set.

But as sights and gadgets for measuring wind and distance have improved, odds of hitting far-off targets have increased as well.

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