Best sniper rifles - Page 10

Skullstorm17 · 08-16-2007, 02:36 AM

It isn't on this list but "Other" is so, yeah.

Feanor · 10-07-2007, 02:46 AM

I noticed the Dragunov got an awful lot of votes, despite people pointing out that it's not even a real sniper rifle, but a marksman rifle. Does anyone know what rifle in the Soviet/Russian Army can be considered a real sniper rifle?

Simullacrum · 10-07-2007, 08:09 AM

Sv-98

Stan187 · 10-07-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor

I noticed the Dragunov got an awful lot of votes, despite people pointing out that it's not even a real sniper rifle, but a marksman rifle. Does anyone know what rifle in the Soviet/Russian Army can be considered a real sniper rifle?

The Soviet/Russian army hasn't had a real sniper rifle since Mosin-Nagant was phased out.

omon · 10-07-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan187

The Soviet/Russian army hasn't had a real sniper rifle since Mosin-Nagant was phased out.

do some reaserch before.....
russia does have true sn.rifle sv98

Best sniper rifles
Russian SV-98

Feanor · 10-07-2007, 15:35 PM

It says there that it has been adopted by the Spetsnaz, but is it being used by the actual Russian Army?

Stan187 · 10-07-2007, 15:52 PM

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Originally Posted by omon

do some reaserch before.....
russia does have true sn.rifle sv98

Best sniper rifles
Russian SV-98

Is it general issue? No.

A regular sniper in the army is still going to get an SVD. One in a more specialized unit is going to get a VSS.

And that's the way it's going to be for long time.

Where is an official source on this? Sniper central provided no link to a Ministry of Defense statement.

1010011010 · 10-07-2007, 16:59 PM

I find it slightly humorous that half the list is modified versions of the Remington 700.

Stan187 · 10-07-2007, 17:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1010011010

I find it slightly humorous that half the list is modified versions of the Remington 700.

Besides for humourous, it is also a testament.

RamHammer · 10-07-2007, 18:18 PM

I voted for "other"

My pick: The Barret M28A1 (?).

You can't beat a .50 cal. round that can go 2000 yards. Not to mention that there is an option for HE rounds.

Shamus · 10-07-2007, 18:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1010011010

I find it slightly humorous that half the list is modified versions of the Remington 700.

It's a nice action,period.I bought a 700 BDL in 270Win off the shelf that would shoot 5 shot groups under .75" with factory ammo.No tuning necessary on my part.Remington has had its problems though,saw quite a few barrels drilled slightly off center for a short period of time,they corrected that quickly.

Stan187 · 10-07-2007, 20:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RamHammer

I voted for "other"

My pick: The Barret M28A1 (?).

You can't beat a .50 cal. round that can go 2000 yards. Not to mention that there is an option for HE rounds.

You can't beat it, but it'll sure beat you when you try to carry it for excessively long distances. That's why it's a specialized weapon.

Army5339 · 10-07-2007, 21:08 PM

The best rifle is the one that you are well trained on and is suited to the mission that requires a long distance rifle. :D It is mission dependent.

Shamus · 10-07-2007, 21:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Army5339

The best rifle is the one that you are well trained on and is suited to the mission that requires a long distance rifle. :D It is mission dependent.

Good point-beware the man who owns only one rifle,he probably shoots it well

.

Feanor · 10-07-2007, 21:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamus

Good point-beware the man who owns only one rifle,he probably shoots it well

.

So I shouldn't be worried if someone has a small arsenal at their house?

View Poll Results: best sniper rifle
M24	17	11.26%
PSG1	34	22.52%
M21	8	5.30%
M82	20	13.25%
L96	14	9.27%
SDV	22	14.57%
Other	36	23.84%
Voters: 151. You may not vote on this poll

08-16-2007, 02:36 AM	#136 (permalink)
Skullstorm17 New Member Join Date: 07-29-07 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24 Country:	It isn't on this list but "Other" is so, yeah. __________________ ~Skullstorm17 A.K.A. kappe pwnz

10-07-2007, 16:59 PM	#143 (permalink)
1010011010 Regular Join Date: 11-09-06 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 46 Country:	I find it slightly humorous that half the list is modified versions of the Remington 700. __________________ Simple Machines in Higher Dimensions

10-07-2007, 18:18 PM	#145 (permalink)
RamHammer Regular Join Date: 10-04-07 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 59 Country:	I voted for "other" My pick: The Barret M28A1 (?). You can't beat a .50 cal. round that can go 2000 yards. Not to mention that there is an option for HE rounds. __________________ I stand with Israel.

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10-07-2007, 02:46 AM	#137 (permalink)
Feanor Banished Join Date: 06-12-07 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,385 Country:	I noticed the Dragunov got an awful lot of votes, despite people pointing out that it's not even a real sniper rifle, but a marksman rifle. Does anyone know what rifle in the Soviet/Russian Army can be considered a real sniper rifle?

10-07-2007, 08:09 AM	#138 (permalink)
Simullacrum *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-08-05 Posts: 251	Sv-98

10-07-2007, 15:35 PM	#141 (permalink)
Feanor Banished Join Date: 06-12-07 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,385 Country:	It says there that it has been adopted by the Spetsnaz, but is it being used by the actual Russian Army?

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Army5339 *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-17-07 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 150 Country:	The best rifle is the one that you are well trained on and is suited to the mission that requires a long distance rifle. :D It is mission dependent.

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