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From: bcstec!shuksan!major@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Schmitt)
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Subject: Sniper Rifle
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Date: 6 Feb 91 03:27:57 GMT
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From: bcstec!shuksan!major@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Schmitt)

    Talk about a timely article - "Army" (Feb '91) describes the latest
    US Sniper Weapon -  

           Remington M24 7.62mm Sniper Weapon System (SWS) 

    Caliber:        7.62 x 51mm NATO
    Ammo:           M118 Special Ball (match); 168-grain bullet at 
                       muzzle velocity of 2,600fps
    Barrel Length:  24 inches, stainless steel 
    Rifling:        Five groves; one turn in 11.25 inches
    Rifle Weight:   11.62 pounds(bare)
                    14.13 pounds(sling, telescope sight, mount, loaded mag)
    Total System:   64 pounds (rifle, sights and accessories in case)
    Stock Length:   43 inches; 45.7in (extended butt plate)  
                    Kevlar-graphite composite stock, a broad beaver
                       tail forearm, a close pistol grip.
    Action:         Remington Model 700 bolt repeater
    Magazine Cap:   5 rounds
    Sights:         Leupold-Stevens M3 Ultra fixed 10x telescope with
                       rangefinding reticle and bullet-drop compensator;
                       adjustable for windage in one-half minute of angle
                       increments; bases for optional iron sights.

    Maximum Range:     800 meters
    Entered Service:   November 1988
    Basis of Issue:    Airborne, Air Assault, Light Infantry Battalions
                          Special Forces, Rangers
    Acquisition:       2,010 ($8M) (unit cost ave: $3,980) includes
                          contractor maintenance at all levels above operator.

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    mike schmitt