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MILITARY SNIPERS: Scopes attached to the following-
1. WWI-Germans used the Mauser; Italians used the Carcano; British used the Lee-Enfield; Americans used the Springfield '03.
2. WWII-Germans used the Mauser; Italians used the Carcano; British used the Lee-Enfield; Russians used the Mosin-Nagant; Americans used the Springfield '03 & M1 Garand; Japanese used the Arisaka 7.7mm.
3. Korean War-North Koreans used Soviet/Russian supplied arms: Same sniper rifles used, BY THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES.
Beginning of new changes:
4. Vietnam War-USMC used Winchester model 70 bolt action hunting rifles; USA used the standard M14 service rifle (hot-rodded up/slang for hand finished) called the XM-21 (Experimental Model 21 Weapons System/Redfield Scope 3 x 9 power adjustable range finder).
A. US Military's FIRST official permanent SNIPER School USMC 1969.
B. US Army's first permanent SNIPER School at Fort Benning 1987.
C. US Military permanently adapts SNIPERs as part of the military (TO & E).
Traditionally, from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War, US military snipers were always, "for emergency only, break glass", (then de-activate). Today there are so many different SNIPER RIFLES used by every nation, there is no common sniper rifle...each nation (as before) has their own...and America has a half a dozen different sniper rifles it's military alone; this doesn't count law enforcement...who have another dozen different types of sniper rifles...snipers are the "in thing" today (new fad) even Hollywood has jumped on the band wagon; The TV shows "BONES", the FBI character is playing an "Ex-Sniper", the Television show, concerning Naval Intelligence Law Enforcement, naturally the character is an "Ex-Sniper"...it's the new craze!
Prior to it's popularity, military snipers were silent and deadly (no one was supposed to know about them, stealth!).
All snipers are marksmen; but NOT all marksmen are snipers.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDid you have a specific military in mind? If you mean out of all militaries in the world, it would definitely be the Kalashnikov family of rifles. At one point, it was the FN-FAL, which saw service with over 70 countries worldwide. Most countries which used the FAL have since switched over to 5.56 weapons, although some countries have actually replaced them with Kalashnikov rifles or variants. For example, Venezuela adopted the AK-103 and AK-101 to replace their FAL rifles, while Zimbabwe adopted the AKM and Chinese Type 56 to replace their FAL variants left over from Rhodesian stocks. India replaced their FAL rifles with the INSAS, which is heavily derived from the AK, while South Africa and Israel both replaced their FAL rifles with the Galil, which is also derived from the AK.
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∙ 13y agoAssuming you're referring to the US Army, and assuming you mean "gun" to refer to small arms, it's still the M16.
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∙ 13y agoThe standard issue service rifle is the L85A2 rifle, also known as the SA80. It would be the most commonly encountered weapon.
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∙ 11y agoStill the M24.
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What are the most popular guns currently used by the American military?
Some of the most popular guns being used by the American military include the M-16, M-249 Saw, M40A1 which is a sniper rifle, M-24 sniper rifle, and the M4 Carbine rifle. These are among the most commonly used guns by the American military infantry and special ops branch.
What stores have sniper rifles for hunting?
A sniper rifle is simply a rifle used by a military sniper. Just about every gun shop will carry hunting rifles. The type will vary depending on what you are hunting- squirrels, rabbit, deer, turkey, bear, elk or elephants. What you are calling a "sniper rifle" is simply a bolt action center fire rifle with a telescope.
What is the difference from a rifle bullet shell from a sniper bullet shell?
The correct term is cartridge- which is the cartridge case, primer, powder, and bullet. A sniper rifle is simply an accurate, long range rifle that is used by a sniper. It may look exactly like my long range hunting rifle- since most military sniper rifles BEGAN as a civilian hunting weapon.
Is it legal to hunt with a sniper rifle in Kentucky?
You will have to define "sniper rifle". There is no meaning to that term, other than an accurate scope mounted rifle. That includes most hunting rifles.
Is a black air soft sniper rifle gun more popular than a Camouflage sniper rifle gun?
Most guns come in black.
What sniper rifle is the most deadly?
All are equal in this regard.
The most deadly sniper rifle in the world?
50.Cal.
What is the most powerful airsoft sniper rifle?
There is no most powerful airsoft sniper rifle that you can just buy. But, Iv'e heard of guys tuning them over 800fps with custom parts. My most powerful is 600fps.
What is the most accurate sniper rifle in the world?
It is often accepted the Heckler and Koch PSG-1 is the most accurate sniper rifle in the world.
Average USMC sniper rifle?
The most commonly used sniper rifle in the Marines is the M-40A3. It is a standard bolt action rifle with a Remington 700 action that fires the 7.62X51 NATO round.
What are the weapons in mercenaries 2?
Russian assault rifle Anti air missile Sniper rifle - looks like a Russian draugnut sniper rifle. Combat rifle- the most modern looking weapon. Covert pistol- it has a sound supressor
Are you able to buy a sniper rifle?
Yes. Most sniper rifles are based on commercial designs, and mil-spec variations can be purchased.
