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Countersniper system debuts in live-fire test.

The Mobile Counterfire System detects enemy sniper rifle fire in urban terrain, then determines the shooter's location. More

 

Scout snipers learn science behind one shot, one kill in sniper rifle training.

Shooting at an up or down angle affects the trajectory of a round. The Marines use basic geometry during sniper rifle angle shooting. If the appropriate calculations are not made, rounds will not strike the intended targets. More

M40A1 Sniper Rifle

The M40A1 sniper rifle is based on the Remington model 700. It is a heavy barrel, bolt action, magazine fed 7.62mm sniper rifle that is optimized for accuracy with Match Grade ammunition. More