What kind of rifle is this?

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2004/WORLD/meast/10/04/iraq.main/top.baghdad.rifle.ap.jpg ^

[MaineRepublic]

This almost resembles an M1 Carbine being used as a sniper rifle. But I know that can't be. Anyone know what type of rifle this is?

[DTogo]

I know, I was just pulling your chain by pulling two "Kerry's" in one thread. No harm intended, just joking around. :) You nailed it with the M14.

[Squantos]

Hope the rest of your days are easier then..... ya earned it !

Stay safe !

[Squantos]

You'll fit in just fine with that attitude ! Lots of fun threads here on FR !

Stay safe !

[fastattacksailor]

Never!!!!!!! (grin)

I remembered the M-14 from my time in submarines (we had a couple on board) and thought thet it looked a little familiar. My Dad was Army (jumped out of perfectly working aircraft!) and thought (but not sure)that it might be the M-21.

BTW, I spend summers in Montana---a VERY selection of weapons to be had thereabouts. Got some deer hunting in and had a lot of fun. I need someone to help me with the kill, but get a lot of leeway from the game wardens

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

http://www.remington.com/ammo/ballistics/centerfire/results.asp?cal=43

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION
338 Win. Mag.

Index No. Cartridge Type Wt. (grs) Bullet Style Primer No. Ballistic Coefficient
RS338WA Premier® Scirocco™ Bonded 225 Swift™ A-Frame™ Pointed Soft Point 9 1/2 M 0.337
R338W1 Remington® Express® 225 Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt® 9 1/2 M 0.435
R338W2 Remington® Express® 250 Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt® 9 1/2 M 0.431
PRC338WA Premier® Core-Lokt® Ultra 225 Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt® Ultra 9 1/2 M 0.456

VELOCITY (ft/sec)
Cartridge Type Bullet Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
Premier® Scirocco™ Bonded 225 SAPSP 2785 2517 2266 2029 1808 1605
Remington® Express® 225 PSP CL 2780 2572 2374 2184 2003 1832
Remington® Express® 250 PSP CL 2660 2456 2261 2075 1898 1731
Premier® Core-Lokt® Ultra 225 PSP CLU 2780 2582 2392 2210 2036 1871

ENERGY (ft-lbs)
Cartridge Type Bullet Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
Premier® Scirocco™ Bonded 225 SAPSP 3871 3165 2565 2057 1633 1286
Remington® Express® 225 PSP CL 3860 3305 2815 2383 2004 1676
Remington® Express® 250 PSP CL 3927 3348 2837 2389 1999 1663
Premier® Core-Lokt® Ultra 225 PSP CLU 3860 3329 2858 2440 2071 1748

SHORT-RANGE¹ TRAJECTORY*
Cartridge Type Bullet 50 100 150 200 250 300
Premier® Scirocco™ Bonded 225 SAPSP 0 zero -1.2 -4 -8.5 -14.8
Remington® Express® 225 PSP CL 0 0.8 zero -2.2 -5.9 -11.4
Remington® Express® 250 PSP CL 0 zero -1.4 -4.3 -8.9 -15.4
Premier® Core-Lokt® Ultra 225 PSP CLU 0.2 0.8 zero -2.2 -5.9 -11.2

LONG-RANGE² TRAJECTORY*
Cartridge Type Bullet 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
Premier® Scirocco™ Bonded 225 SAPSP 2 1.8 zero -3.5 -8.8 -25.2 -54.1
Remington® Express® 225 PSP CL 1.9 1.7 zero -3.2 -8.1 -23.4 -47.5
Remington® Express® 250 PSP CL 2.1 1.9 zero -3.5 -8.9 -26 -52.7
Premier® Core-Lokt® Ultra 225 PSP CLU 1.9 1.6 zero -3.2 -7.9 -23 -46.5

[archy]

Yes, it's in the Garand family, I vote for an M14 of some type...didn't know they still used 'em...more than .223 for sure.

Does anyone know if an M 14 can shoot as well as a Remington 700?

It's an apples and oranges comparison. Though both are[usually] in the same caliber and most generally using M118 *special ball* match ammo with a 175-grain bullet, the Remington 700 or L96A1 AW [or Savage is used for deliberate, precise fire on a single high-value target, often an individual soldier at a thousand meters or more.

The scoped M14, now known to the USMC as the DMR, is used more the way the Russians use their SVD/Dragonuv: as a rifle for the bst shot in a squad or platoon to reach beyond the range of the unit's assault rifles should a target beyond the range of aimed fire from the unit offer possibilities. That may not necessarily be an individual soldier, but might be several offering multiple targets, a vehicle, or a crew-served weapon...or its crew.

Accordingly, there's a strong feeling in some circles that a two-man sniper team should include one sharpie with a very accurate precision rifle like the Army's M24, the Marine M40A3 or the Navy M86, all based on the Remington M700- or something similar. And his observer/backup should be carrying a scoped semiauto capable of very good if not as outstanding accuracy, also suitable for nighttime work with light amplifying or heat sensitive optics.

And here and there, a third team member is also included, sometimes using a heavy caliber antimaterial rifle or a suppressed weapon, providing flank security for his partners and a nasty surprise for anyone who figures the way to deal with such a team is to maneuver around it and come in on its rear or side. particularly when a bunker position or tower is utilized. Good.

[Pyro7480]

I like what the G.I.'s wrote on their support: "Temple of Doom." :-)

[Travis McGee]

I just read a terrific book called "Cold Zero" by former HRT sniper Chris Whitcomb. (He was at both Ruby Ridge and Waco as a sniper. Highly recommended read.) Anyway, HRT policy was to use a 700 for precision shots from rest positions, and modified M-14s for shots from unstable positions (boats, aircraft, vehicles, trees etc).

[Sam Cree]

Thanks much.
I learned something.

[TERMINATTOR]

I don't see any kind of sights on that thing, how do you aim it?

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

You have to put the URL in to for me to answer a post 2 weeks old.

[TERMINATTOR]

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[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

No open sights on this .338 win mag semi-auto, It needs a scope.
In lesser calibers you can get open sights.

A great gun for under $1,000.