November 2, 2020
One Shot, One Kill: These 5 Snipers Are Dominating Modern Battlefields
The sniper, a soldier trained in precision, long-range fire, is one of the most feared opponents on the battlefield.
by Kyle Mizokami
Here's What You Need To Remember: Sniper rifles are a choice weapon for insurgents and guerrillas, as they are a natural asymmetric weapon against conventional forces. The M99 sniper rifle has mysteriously showed up in the hands of rebels in the Syrian Civil War, where it has proven effective against Syrian Arab Army forces. The weapons are thought to have come from Sudan by way of Qatar.
The sniper, a soldier trained in precision, long-range fire, is one of the most feared opponents on the battlefield. Snipers can make their presence felt far beyond a typical soldier’s assault rifle, cutting down enemy leaders, radio and heavy weapons operators, and damaging enemy equipment at considerable distances. This requires a weapon and optic capable of extreme accuracy, typically no more than half-an-inch of deviation per 100 yards. Here are five of the most common—and effective—sniper rifles.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/one-shot-one-kill-these-5-snipers-are-dominating-modern-battlefields-171638
