“ All of the sniper grade ammunition is being used by trained, or in-the-process-of-being-trained snipers,” wrote Smith.
Since the subject has been broached – which ‘Civilian’ versions of the various bolt action rifles on the market are considered to be good for that particular task as well as for hunting?
Just in case someone wanted to round out their collection with a sniper/hunting type weapon while we still can buy them…
which ‘Civilian’ versions of the various bolt action rifles on the market are considered to be good for that particular task as well as for hunting?
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Basically anything bolt action .30 cal or higher with a decent scope will do nicely ... The un-pc answer is to acquire one from someone that is assuming room temp.
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ic=16_0&search_query=rifle+308
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=13384928
Remington 700 series.
Almost as good are the Savage bolt actions.
I’ve been wanting a .308 for a long time now. Maybe I’ll pick one up off the battlefield.
In the meantime, I’ve got my old $90 M91/30 Mosin Nagant in 7.62 x 54R that is quite proficient out to 200 yards with bare sights.
Exactly who is it inside the US borders that the snipers are being trained to kill with the millions of rounds of ammo the government has purchased?
Weren't the Ruby Ridge and Waco lessons in government overreaction enough?
We already have far too many Gestapo style, Police State invasions of homes, shooting innocent people and their pets, and carrying on like terrorists and storm troopers right in their own communities.
Echoing 2111USMC - Savage 10/110 or Rem 700 or probably Win 70.
I’ve got a Savage - “accepted wisdom” is that they’re not quite as accurate as Rem or Win, but noticeably cheaper. And since they’re cheaper, you can buy more ammunition to practice more.
.30 cal or better.
Heavier barrel is preferable.
Get a half-way decent scope.