[Wilhelm Tell]

Does anyone know if a mere civilian can get that type of rifle? I imagine that set up (rifle, scope) is expensive.

[mental]

Does anyone know if a mere civilian can get that type of rifle? I imagine that set up (rifle, scope) is expensive.

I'm not a firearms expert, but I think the Marines custom build their sniper rifles.

[FateAmenableToChange]

Does anyone know if a mere civilian can get that type of rifle? I imagine that set up (rifle, scope) is expensive.

Sure. It's a Remington 700 in .308 with a heavy bbl. And practice.

The Win 70 and the Ruger 77 are also apparently very nice platforms for long range shooting.

[6ppc]

You probably can't buy the exact model the snipers are using, but there are lots of benchrest gunsmiths who can build one for you. Check out http://www.benchrest.com

[OKSooner]

Yes, of course you can get close to the same thing. Of course, this would be kinda like buying the same clubs that Tiger Woods uses. Very cool to have, but a regular person wouldn't get quite the same utility from it.

There are other ways to start shooting for a whole lot less money, and THEN get a good high-powered rifle to enjoy later.

[T Wayne]

Here is a starting point.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976496182.htm

[Myrddin]

Does anyone know if a mere civilian can get that type of rifle? I imagine that set up (rifle, scope) is expensive.

I selected the Remington 700PSS in .308. Topped with a good Leupold scope, it can produce 5 inch groups at 1000 yards. Figure on shelling out $1600 for rifle and scope.

Springfield offers a "Gunny Hathcock" M25 Tactical rifle for a mere $4648.

[scottywr]

You can get the rifle but the reticle in the scope is what you can't get.