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Help the Marine Corps decide on a new caliber for their sniper rifles
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 188489" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>No one said this undertaking would be easy but it is something that might help the troops. Ultimately, the soldier has to lead this drive. If needed, get the word out and up the food chain.</p><p> </p><p>As for new systems and spending money, look at the new Bush budget. A rifle and support will cost a few million. That is chum change to what the big dollar programs are costing.</p><p> </p><p>One day of Iraqi operation will cover ALL costs of this new sniper system.</p><p> </p><p>As for production and tooling up, this is America the industrial might of the world, isn't it???? I bet a system can be up and running by the summer IF there was a desire to do so.</p><p> </p><p>How many snipers are there?</p><p> </p><p>As for shooting and learning, the snipers today are using the most difficult delivery system and cartridge. Going to the suggestions above will be a walk in the park. They will litterally increase hit ratios by at least 15% in a couple of range sessions. I expect up to 50% beyond 600yds when the wind blows. Compensating LESS is easy.</p><p> </p><p>new drop charts and tables happen at a push of a few buttons. I think there are still a few printers in the sandbox. </p><p> </p><p>Why bother with billions of rds of ammo when millions are plenty? Smaller manf like Black Hills and Hornady would be only too happy to provide their expertise for 'small' volume top quality ammo. They are doing it right now.</p><p> </p><p>The US forces have had system changes twice so far and are looking into another. Yes, it is not easy and costs a huge amount of money. But if it improves results which leads to saving soldiers, small price to pay...</p><p> </p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 188489, member: 8947"] No one said this undertaking would be easy but it is something that might help the troops. Ultimately, the soldier has to lead this drive. If needed, get the word out and up the food chain. As for new systems and spending money, look at the new Bush budget. A rifle and support will cost a few million. That is chum change to what the big dollar programs are costing. One day of Iraqi operation will cover ALL costs of this new sniper system. As for production and tooling up, this is America the industrial might of the world, isn't it???? I bet a system can be up and running by the summer IF there was a desire to do so. How many snipers are there? As for shooting and learning, the snipers today are using the most difficult delivery system and cartridge. Going to the suggestions above will be a walk in the park. They will litterally increase hit ratios by at least 15% in a couple of range sessions. I expect up to 50% beyond 600yds when the wind blows. Compensating LESS is easy. new drop charts and tables happen at a push of a few buttons. I think there are still a few printers in the sandbox. Why bother with billions of rds of ammo when millions are plenty? Smaller manf like Black Hills and Hornady would be only too happy to provide their expertise for 'small' volume top quality ammo. They are doing it right now. The US forces have had system changes twice so far and are looking into another. Yes, it is not easy and costs a huge amount of money. But if it improves results which leads to saving soldiers, small price to pay... Jerry [/QUOTE]
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