User blog comment:Apepa/British Army Sniper sets new record for farthest kill/@comment-1790643-20100504151148

I think it's probably had something to do with the British Armed Forces' recent push to upgrade it's sniping capability. They've been investing in new rifles and other kit, and have also started issuing new AR-10 type weapons as Sharpshooter (read: Designated Marksman) Rifles.