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Posted by Jonas on Monday, December 31, 2007 at 19:58:44 :
In Reply to: The old girl is back posted by Mark C on Monday, December 31, 2007 at 11:10:11 :
The SEAL teams have been using the M14 as a sniper plaform and the USA Special Forces units have them also. A SF weapons sergeant friend told me that the M14 SOCOM is a great sniper platform because the automatic action and 20 round mag allows for a faster follow up shot(s).
The Marine Corps uses the bolt action M40 system, which is a Remington 700 (modified by the Marines). Much slower action, but more acurate.
Obviously, the Marines are not too concerned for the need for a "follow up" shot.
I submit this video of what happens to Taliban insurgents when hunted by Marine Scout/snipers with a .50 Barrett.
***WARNING*** This video is extremely violent and graphic. Not for the faint of heart or stomach
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