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This US Military Gun Can Strike Targets 4.5 Miles Away

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This US Military Gun Can Strike Targets 4.5 Miles Away

Long-range guns are powerful weapons that require careful planning and precise skill. Factors like gravity, wind, and atmospheric conditions can significantly impact the speed and trajectory of a bullet shot at long range. Today, the U.S. military’s Long Range Precision Fire program demonstrates the ongoing importance of long-range guns in modern combat.

To determine the longest-range guns used by the United States military, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a range of sources, including military handbooks, government press releases, and firearms publications about small arms and light weapons currently used by the U.S. military. Data on the type of weapon, caliber, country of origin, and year entered service is from Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft, arms, and more used by militaries across the world.

Why Is This Important?

This US Military Gun Can Strike Targets 4.5 Miles Away

The U.S. military uses other small arms capable of doing damage in a variety of ranges — some at even much greater ranges than conventional sniper rifles. Although not all the weapons on this list are meant to be used at great range, each serves a distinct purpose within the military. Some of these weapons can be effective over 4 miles away, while others have a maximum range of under 100 feet.

These are the longest-range guns in the US military.

42. Colt M1911

  • Maximum range: 82 ft
  • Caliber: .45 ACP
  • Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Marine Corps, U.S. Army Special Operations
  • Year entered service: 1911

41. Mossberg Model 590

  • Maximum range: 130 ft
  • Caliber: 12 gauge
  • Type: Pump-action shotgun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
  • Year entered service: 1975

40. M26 (MASS)

  • Maximum range: 135 ft
  • Caliber: 12 gauge
  • Type: Modular accessory shotgun system
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army
  • Year entered service: 2003

39. Remington Model 870

  • Maximum range: 140 ft
  • Caliber: 12 gauge
  • Type: Pump-action shotgun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard
  • Year entered service: 1950

38. Benelli M4 Super 90 (M1014 JSCS)

  • Maximum range: 164 ft
  • Caliber: 12 gauge
  • Type: Semi-automatic combat shotgun
  • Country of origin: Italy
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1999

37. SIG-Sauer P320

  • Maximum range: 165 ft
  • Caliber: 9 mm, .357 SIG, and .40 S&W
  • Type: Semi-automatic pistol
  • Country of origin: Switzerland
  • Military branches used: All branches
  • Year entered service: 2014

36. Brugger & Thomet APC9 (series)

  • Maximum range: 330 ft
  • Caliber: 9 mm
  • Type: Modular personal defense weapon
  • Country of origin: Switzerland
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force
  • Year entered service: 2011

35. Heckler & Koch HK MP7

  • Maximum range: 656 ft
  • Caliber: 4.6 mm x 30 mm
  • Type: Submachine gun/machine pistol
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Military branches used: Army, Navy, Coast Guard
  • Year entered service: 2001

34. Heckler & Koch HK MP5

  • Maximum range: 660 ft
  • Caliber: 9 mm
  • Type: Submachine gun/machine pistol
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, USSOCOM
  • Year entered service: 1966

33. Heckler & Koch HK 416

  • Maximum range: 985 ft
  • Caliber: 5.56×45 mm
  • Type: Assault rifle / tactical carbine weapon
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Military branches used: Marine Corps, Army Delta Force, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (SEAL Team 6)
  • Year entered service: 2005

32. M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)

  • Maximum range: 985 ft
  • Caliber: 84mm
  • Type: Man-portable, disposable anti-armor rocket launcher
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force
  • Year entered service: 1987

31. Mk14 Mod 0 EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle)

  • Maximum range: 1,500 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Battle rifle / designated marksman rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Navy, Coast Guard
  • Year entered service: 2004

30. Colt M4

  • Maximum range: 1,640 ft
  • Caliber: 5.56×45 mm
  • Type: Assault carbine
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: All branches
  • Year entered service: 1994

29. IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D

  • Maximum range: 1,640 ft
  • Caliber: 83.5mm
  • Type: Shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon
  • Country of origin: Israel
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1984

28. Colt M16 (Series)

  • Maximum range: 1,800 ft
  • Caliber: 5.56×45 mm
  • Type: Infantry assault rifle/assault carbine
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Marine Corps, U.S. Navy SEALs
  • Year entered service: 1963

27. Heckler & Koch HK M27 IAR (Infantry Automatic Rifle)

  • Maximum range: 1,800 ft
  • Caliber: 5.56×45 mm
  • Type: Squad support / designated marksman weapon
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 2011

26. Barrett M107

  • Maximum range: 1,850 ft
  • Caliber: .50 BMG
  • Type: Anti-material / anti-personnel sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, USSOCOM
  • Year entered service: 2008

25. Fabrique Nationale FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17)

  • Maximum range: 1,980 ft
  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Modular automatic assault rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
  • Year entered service: 2009

24. MK 20 Mod 0 Sniper Support Rifle

  • Maximum range: 1,980 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army
  • Year entered service: 2004

23. M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle (EMR)

  • Maximum range: 2,550 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Designated marksman rifle/sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Marines
  • Year entered service: 2008

22. Fabrique National M249 SAW / LMG

  • Maximum range: 2,600 ft
  • Caliber: 5.56×45 mm
  • Type: Light machine gun/squad support weapon
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
  • Year entered service: 1984

21. M110 SASS (Semi-Automatic Sniper System)

  • Maximum range: 2,624 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Designated marksman rifle/sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Amy, Marines, SOCOM
  • Year entered service: 2007

20. Remington M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System)

  • Maximum range: 2,624 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force, USSOCOM
  • Year entered service: 1987

19. Heckler & Koch HK 417

  • Maximum range: 2,625 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Battle rifle / designated marksman rifle
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Military branches used: Joint Special Operations Command, Army, and Navy
  • Year entered service: 2006

18. General Electric GAU-17/A Minigun

  • Maximum range: 3,280 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62mm x 51mm
  • Type: Six-barrel Gatling gun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy
  • Year entered service: 1965

17. Saco M60

  • Maximum range: 3,280 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62mm x 51mm
  • Type: General purpose machine gun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, USSOCOM
  • Year entered service: 1957

16. GA MSSR (Marine Scout Sniper Rifle)

  • Maximum range: 3,610 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Type: Semi-automatic sniper rifle / designated marksman rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army
  • Year entered service: 1996

15. Remington M2010 ESR (Enhanced Sniper Rifle)

  • Maximum range: 3,935 ft
  • Caliber: .300 Win Mag
  • Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: N/A
  • Year entered service: 2011

14. Accuracy International Mk 13 (SOCOM)

  • Maximum range: 3,940 ft
  • Caliber: .300 Win Mag
  • Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Navy, Marines
  • Year entered service: 2017

13. Saco Mk19

  • Maximum range: 4,500 ft
  • Caliber: 40 mm grenades
  • Type: 40mm automatic grenade launcher
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy
  • Year entered service: 1967

12. Remington MSR (Modular Sniper Rifle)

  • Maximum range: 4,920 ft
  • Caliber: 7.6×51 mm, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum
  • Type: Remington MSR (modular sniper rifle)
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, SOCOM
  • Year entered service: 2013

11. General Dynamics Mk 47 Striker AGL (Mk 47 Mod 0)

  • Maximum range: 5,600 ft
  • Caliber: 40 mm grenades
  • Type: 40mm automatic grenade launcher
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: SOCOM
  • Year entered service: 2006

10. Fabrique Nationale M240

  • Maximum range: 5,905 ft
  • Caliber: 7.62mm x 51mm
  • Type: General purpose machine gun / medium machine gun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard
  • Year entered service: 1977

9. Carl-Gustav M3 (M1948)

  • Maximum range: 6,000 ft
  • Caliber: 84mm
  • Type: Multirole, shoulder-fired recoilless rifle
  • Country of origin: Sweden
  • Military branches used: Army, SOCOM, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1948

8. Browning M2

  • Maximum range: 6,550 ft
  • Caliber: .50 BMG
  • Type: Multi-role heavy machine gun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard
  • Year entered service: 1921

7. Raytheon & Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin

  • Maximum range: 8,202 ft
  • Caliber: 127mm explosive
  • Type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marines
  • Year entered service: 1996

6. M224, 60mm Mortar

  • Maximum range: 11,447 ft
  • Caliber: 60mm
  • Type: 60mm lightweight mortar
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1978

5. M167 Vulcan

  • Maximum range: 14,763 ft
  • Caliber: 20mm
  • Type: Towed / static air defense system
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard
  • Year entered service: 1967

4. General Dynamics / Raytheon FIM-92 Stinger

  • Maximum range: 15,750 ft
  • Caliber: Varied
  • Type: Man-portable, air defense missile system
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1981

3. M252, 81 Mortar

  • Maximum range: 18,618 ft
  • Caliber: 81mm
  • Type: Medium weight extended range mortar
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1987

2. GAU-19

  • Maximum range: 19,685 ft
  • Caliber: .50 BMG
  • Type: Gatling gun
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Navy
  • Year entered service: 1983

1. M120, 120mm Mortar

  • Maximum range: 23,750 ft
  • Caliber: 120mm
  • Type: Towed heavy field mortar
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Military branches used: Army, Marine Corps
  • Year entered service: 1991

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