At a distance of 1024 meters, the trajectory droop of the 7.62x54mm R bullet at this distance will be extremely exaggerated. The elevation required far exceeds the range of the scale on the PSO-1 scope's differentiation panel, almost relying on estimation and experience to virtually raise the aiming point to a far-off void above the target.
A side wind of 4-6 meters per second brings an equally astonishing windage correction; the target is not stationary, still moving slightly and turning...
This is a shot beyond limits.
The success rate is so slim it can be ignored!
He has only one chance to fire.
Once the trigger is pulled, the muzzle flash and sound will immediately reveal his exact location, and what follows is bound to be retaliatory, overwhelming firepower from the enemy.
So, shoot and run.
He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm his intense heartbeat and breathing.
