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sniper rifle
A sniper rifle is a man-portable, high precision, shoulder-fired rifle, for military or law enforcement use, designed to ensure more accurate shooting at longer ranges than other small arms. A typical sniper rifle is built for high levels of accuracy, fitted with a telescopic sight and chambered for a military centerfire cartridge.
The military role of a sniper (a term derived from the snipe, a bird which was difficult to hunt and shoot) dates back to the turn of the 18th century, but the true sniper rifle is a much more recent development. Advances in technology, particularly in telescopic sights, and more accurate manufacturing allowed armies to equip specially trained soldiers with rifles that enabled them to deliver precise shots over greater distances than regular infantry weapons. Some sniper rifles are based on the designs of standard rifles, and some of the most recently designed sniper rifles use semi-automatic fire, for example the M110.
First field testing of rifles submitted for US SOCOM's new ASR ( Advanced Sniper Rifle ) begins next week, with follow-up testing scheduled for July. At this point little is known, other than it has been announced that the 300 Norma Magnum cartridge has been selected as the ammo for the new...
Long range custom build capable of .5 MOA @ 300yrds easy. Has only 180 rounds put through her. Almost $3000 invested.
V-seven(Noveske)matched set
20" Ballistic Advantage Wylde DMR premium w/alumalite shroud break
Geissele Hi-speed match DMR 2 stage trigger
Raptor AMBI
B.A.D. lever
Magpul Stock...
Hello I have a NEMO Omen match 2.0 300 wing mag AR, it has about 300 rounds through it and is in excellent condition. Rifle, drag bag and 2 14 round magazines $5000 or $7000 with nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 with Burris scope mount, would be willing to trade for .338 lapua or possibly other long...