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1,000 YARDS IN 2 DAYS

A brand-new world record was recently set in the King of Two Miles completion—this time crowing a queen in Lindsay Paul. Not only was she the first female victor of this insane long-range competition, but she also managed to land three consecutive shots with a .375 CheyTac at 3,520 yards (2 miles).

What’s of great interest is that, even 10 years ago, this would’ve been considered an unapproachable feat for even the best shooters on the planet. Yet, as technology has marched on, we’re seeing what was once considered distances reserved for the elite being conquered by more shooters, even down to the novice hunter

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