Remington's M24A2 Sniper Rifle - The Long Range Killer

In military and law enforcement terminology, a sniper rifle is a rifle used to ensure accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than small arms. A typical sniper rifle is built for optimal levels of accuracy, fitted with a telescopic sight and chambered for a military centerfire cartridge. The term is often used in the media to describe any type of accurized firearm fitted with a telescopic sight that is employed against human targets.

The military role of sniper (a term derived from the snipe, a bird which was difficult to hunt and shoot) dates back to the turn of the 18th century, but the sniper rifle itself is a much more recent development. Advances in technology, specifically that of telescopic sights and more accurate manufacturing, allowed armies to equip specially-trained soldiers with rifles that would enable them to deliver precise shots over greater distances than regular infantry weapons. The rifle itself could be a standard rifle (at first, a bolt-action rifle); however, when fitted with a telescopic sight, it would become a sniper rifle.

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[PetrolDemon]

why the fuck would you put a torch on a sniper rifle?!?!

[remington700man]

@PetrolDemon i believe that torch is an infrared light to illuminate a target for the night vision optics

[speedfreak247]

@PetrolDemon IR illumination...

[unitedstatesdale]

Shhit, I could hit that target with my 10/22 iron sight.. Show some LR videos please

[madkeenNZ]

are those handload subs or factory ammo?

[TheBrianshirley]

ah gotta take that call! fuck i hate cell phones

[blackfeatherarchery]

Decent video,

[Deadlydude107]

The first guy had a really bad prone position. Even sitting down they didnt have good form. Shooting one of the most accurate rifles in the world and the A2 model has an effective range of about 1200m. A really good shot could go to a good 1500 or more. They had a wide grouping for only 100yds.

For those of you crying over the light on the rifle and how its stupid have obviously never seen a real one in action. These light are designed for long range lighting up target at 300+ yards.

[SoldierOfWar23]

where can i buy one of these just like this one but without the light

[disturbed465]

nice wikipedia description...

[aberry9475]

@PetrolDemon when you miss and the enemy looks at you, you can flash that little light at them to indicate your position. or its just gay. yeah, its probably just gay.

[ajlepisto]

It should be noted that in urban situations, especially SWAT, snipers don't necessarily shoot from distance like you would in a test or in the military.

Lots of times they have to set up closer and are used for intel and accurate shooting, however not over the long distances which require the powerful optics.