Perhaps not what we typically think of as a sniper rifle, but sniping is sniping even at 100 yards or less....
I have more trouble labeling the vehicle as a sniping van - it sounds more like a comfort-oriented recreational vehicle for firearms aficionados....
I agree with you, and MaxMax on the performance characteristics of the .22, it's many variations and it's ability to be lethal at a minimal distance.
But, really, the 22LR is not a sniper round, nor is that rifle a sniper rifle set up, in the sense of what the story is attempting to convey, agreed? The sensationalism of the article [and story] are buffered by the admission in later paragraphs that the caliber selection is more of an afterthought of setting up a mobile rig with a port to take pop shots at.... whatever.
That set up, with that caliber is a critter-gitter, at best. So, the emphasis of my original statement, that this is a seriesly (sp) all-around odd story was my intent.
So, no argument with either of you, just FRiendly FReeper conversing and please ping me if any new info comes up. And, i will do the same, if you'd like?
I'm going to set some Google alerts to try to follow it. INBN