 Posted: Fri 8:10, 13 May 2011 Post subject: Military Snipers Vs Police Snipers |
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| sniper" is someone who strikes at a target from an undisclosed location. A sniper rifle, accordingly,Nike LunarMx+, would be any rifle a sniper uses. But usually, a "sniper rifle" is the appoint given to any rifle with inherent accuracy, and modifications made to wring the most accuracy out of it. Most common sniper rifles are built from a Remington 700 bolt operation rifle. That gun is readily available at most gun marts as an well made and accurate hunting rifle.
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