The Army’s Deadly Sniper Rifle Is Hiding a Big Secret
The selection of .300 Winchester Magnum extended the U.S. Army sniper’s range to 1200 meters—four hundred beyond that of the M24. As a result, the M2010 ESR received an improved,...
Sniper Rifles
Sako TRG
The Sako TRG is one of the most popular sniper rifles among special forces operatives. It is an accuracy concept designed to accomplish a single-minded mission: to hit the target...
Steyr-Mannlicher SSG-69
I have previously commented upon the recent rise in the use of bolt-action rifles for military sniping, replacing the earlier semi-automatics. One of the first to make this move was...
Barrett M99
The Barrett Model 99 “Big Shot” rifle was first introduced in 1999 and is the latest development of the Barrett Firearms Co (USA), known worldwide by earlier .50 caliber rifles...
SVD Dragunov – most popular combat sniper rifle ever
Anyone familiar with accounts of the Great Patriotic War cannot but help note the emphasis given to sniping by the Soviet army. Post-war, that emphasis remained undiminished, and to carry...
Lobaev Arms SVLK-14S sniper rifle
The newest sniper rifle from Russian weapons company Lobaev Arms is designated to be a most accurate sniper rifle according to the manufacturer. Their latest long-range sniper rifle is called the...