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Help the Marine Corps decide on a new caliber for their sniper rifles
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<blockquote data-quote="JeffVN" data-source="post: 180949" data-attributes="member: 2261"><p>New to the board, but not new to this issue and question (USMC 1976-80 2/2 STA, 3/9 STA). I agree with Shawn, Kirby, and others that 1,500 yards is the minimum we should be looking at for a next generation dedicated sniper platform. The brits have seen the light, and are moving to the .338 LM. There may be better choices, but NATO uniformity seems to be playing a part in this equation. There is no legitimate reason why we cannot do the same. </p><p></p><p>I'm not sure that I agree that such a move would be potentially cost prohibitive, as mass production and competition to provide components and quality loaded ammo will eventually lead to pricing competition and reduced pricing.</p><p></p><p>I currently shoot the 7WSM in F-Class, and love it for its flat shooting, wind cheating capabilities. the 7WSM can certainly shoot to and beyond 1,500 yards, but it does not show up at that distance with the same authority as a .338 LM, .375 ChyTac, or .375 AM will.</p><p></p><p>my $0.02</p><p></p><p>JeffVN</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JeffVN, post: 180949, member: 2261"] New to the board, but not new to this issue and question (USMC 1976-80 2/2 STA, 3/9 STA). I agree with Shawn, Kirby, and others that 1,500 yards is the minimum we should be looking at for a next generation dedicated sniper platform. The brits have seen the light, and are moving to the .338 LM. There may be better choices, but NATO uniformity seems to be playing a part in this equation. There is no legitimate reason why we cannot do the same. I'm not sure that I agree that such a move would be potentially cost prohibitive, as mass production and competition to provide components and quality loaded ammo will eventually lead to pricing competition and reduced pricing. I currently shoot the 7WSM in F-Class, and love it for its flat shooting, wind cheating capabilities. the 7WSM can certainly shoot to and beyond 1,500 yards, but it does not show up at that distance with the same authority as a .338 LM, .375 ChyTac, or .375 AM will. my $0.02 JeffVN [/QUOTE]
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