Best Sniper Rifle

[sealteam6]

I am rather curious as to what you all think is the best sniper rifle, based on accuracy and ballistics

[Harrington]

M82, PSG-1, or maybe L96A1

[Pathfinder UK]

I'm no expert but I like the look of the British used L96.

Calibre: 7.62mm
Weight: 6.5kg
Length: (adjustable) 1124-1194mm
Muzzle velocity: 838m/s
Feed: 10-round box
Effective range: 900m, harassing fire 1100m

Check out the pics...
http://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/pw/pw_sr.htm

[torspo[fin]]

Depends grately from the coditions and the target.

sako trg series for allaround situations

http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn22-e.htm

or perhaps Tikka Tactical

Barret "Light fifty" or m82 has superb stopping power also against targets inside
vehicle.. but the size makes it hard to use in operations which need
rapid deployment and perhaps movement between different shooting positions.
I think i'd go with the more modern Barret m95.

[SniperAlpha1]

M82 for long distance 1km+
Features: The M82A1A is a semi-automatic, air cooled, box magazine fed rifle chambered for the .50 caliber, M2 Browning Machine Gun cartridge (.50 BMG or 12.7 x 99mm NATO). This rifle operates by means of the short recoil principle. The weapon system is comprised of the rifle (M82A1A) with a Unertl 10-power scope and an additional box magazine. The system comes packed in its own watertight, airtight carrying case with an air release valve for aircraft transportation and the requisite cleaning rod and brushes. The basic M82A1A rifle is equipped with bipod, muzzle brake, carrying handle, metallic sights, and 10-round box magazine. There is also a back pack for cross country transport and a bandolier for extra magazines is available.

Background: The M82A1A is designed to provide commanders the tactical option of employing snipers with an anti-materiel weapon to augment the present anti-personnel M40A1 7.62mm weapon. The rifle is manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Incorporated of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The scope is manufactured by Unertl to match the trajectory of .50 caliber Raufoss Grade A (DODIC A606), which is the standard operational round.

Manufacturers: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. and Unertl
Length: 57 inches (144.78 centimeters)
Barrel length: 29 inches (73.67 cm)
Weight: 32.5 pounds (14.75 kilograms) (unloaded)
Bore diameter: 12.7mm (.50 Caliber)
Maximum effective range on equipment-sized targets: 1800 meters
Muzzle velocity: 2800 feet (854 meters) per second
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $6,000

[Fire Chaser]

Give me an old KAR 98 with a 6 x scope any day of the week.

[royal marine]

have fun when the bolt jams
or when you get shot whilst bolting the bloody thing

[Fire Chaser]

So Im an antique freak... LOL

[royal marine]

yeah the KAR 98 is accurate and has good stopping power its just the bolt
otherwise it would still be used now

[sealteam6]

The x101 is the prototype of the M82 barrret. It is wickedly powerful. The ballistics are pretty good, you can blow someone's head off from 1800 meters, and the army likes to use 'em to stop light vehicles. One shot can do some serious damage to your engine. Firing the M82 was downright dangerous until someone installed an extremely effective muzzle brake, which reduced the recoil to something comparable to a 12 guage. Still not very stealthy, though

[royal marine]

yeah ive heard of that
the SAS use them now because not only can you completely destroy a raghead with it but also you can blow choppers,light tanks and vehicles

say youve got some delta/SAS on the inside of the valley (silhouette) and theres a raghead coming through the road on the botom of the valley,instead of uing a law just 1 shot to the leading vahicle and tailing charlie will make the vehicles inmeneuvrable so you can snd your fireteams in to go and bayonet them:D

[Zekos]

psg-1 for me , saw one at a gun show once fell in love killer burdin though;)

[onep0int]

Barret .50 honestly it's one of the sickest ****s out there!!!

[deadlyess]

The Accuracy International L96 is the best sniper rifle in the world and thats the view of the top dogs in the world of olympic and military shooting.

[bones]

is that right?I heard that the L96 was designed by an ex-olympic shooting champ but keep seeing people say that shooting sports and military sniping are a million miles apart.

whats your view on this?

[SniperAlpha1]

RM, do you have to use the term "raghead." It's a bit racist you know. DSR-1 is the best.

[deadlyess]

is that right?I heard that the L96 was designed by an ex-olympic shooting champ but keep seeing people say that shooting sports and military sniping are a million miles apart.

whats your view on this?

Well i have,intentionaly,never shot at a human being before so i guess thats the gap between the two,shooting at targets and game is one thing shooting at a person shooting back at you is a different story.The L96 was designed by a British ex-olymic champ who also had served in the military so he knew both sides of the coin,but i dont think its a million miles.

[bones]

Well i have,intentionaly,never shot at a human being before so i guess thats the gap between the two,shooting at targets and game is one thing shooting at a person shooting back at you is a different story.The L96 was designed by a British ex-olymic champ who also had served in the military so he knew both sides of the coin,but i dont think its a million miles.

Im glad you said that i was begining to think you were mad.

i dont think the L96 is the best in the world,but its well up there with the rest,ive got a Parker-Hale and its a very satisfying shot you almost cant miss but from a military stand point id put my money on the Dragonov.

[Zeus185]

RM, do you have to use the term "raghead." It's a bit racist you know. DSR-1 is the best.


bigot not racist get it right kiddo:p ........Draganov for me i heard the Gilial sniper rifle version is farly sweet too

[royal marine]

well i can use whatever term i want for the iraqis
i have a name for everything (like most of the british) and everyones name for an iraqi in britain is RAGHEAD

[SniperAlpha1]

Sure you can say that but you shouldn't. look at the columbine shootings, those kids could shoot up the school, but that didn't mean they should have done that. i personally take offense to bigot terms like that. i'm not Muslim, but i don't like people dicriminating others for their nationality. we are talking only a minute amount of those iraqis who are causing trouble. only like 1 in 6000 or something like that.

[bones]

The 'rag' in question would be the Arabian Shemagh headscarf,a traditional piece of headwear that evolved from the Turban and is worn for protection against the sun,wind,cold and sand storms.Its so good at its job that American and British forces have included it as an essential part their gear,and has replaced the old scrim net scarf,not just in desert conditions but all over the world.So the term 'raghead' now applies to most of our soldiers too.I wouldnt take too much offence Alpha from RM's comments,i bet the names they call us are alot worse like 'pig' and 'infadel'.