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Canadian Forces To Receive New Sniper Rifles
Halifax Live ^ | 5/26/05 | n/a

Posted on 05/27/2005 10:19:36 AM PDT by kiriath_jearim

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21 posted on 05/27/2005 10:55:25 AM PDT by Professional Engineer (Memo to republican party - YOU'RE FIRED.)
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To: Modernman
It is my understanding that the US military has high respect for their Canadian counterparts.

Every American serviceman I've ever met only has one complaint about Canadian soldiers: They wish we could send more. Underfunded, undermanned, ill-equipped, unrespected at home but the best fighting men in the world nonetheless.

22 posted on 05/27/2005 11:01:33 AM PDT by Squawk 8888 (End dependence on foreign oil- put a Slowpoke in your basement)
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To: kiriath_jearim

Anyway, it is a step up from the Ross rifle.


23 posted on 05/27/2005 11:02:23 AM PDT by jim_trent
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To: Squawk 8888

The Canadian government in the last couple of decades has done nothing but spit on Canada's fine military heritage. It's a testament to the fortitude of the average Canadian soldier that they perform so well with so little support from the government.


24 posted on 05/27/2005 11:04:59 AM PDT by Modernman ("Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made. " -Bismarck)
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To: Modernman

I agree. During the Mulroney years there was some hope (getting rid of the green Air Force uniforms sure helped) but once the Libs got back in it was game over.


25 posted on 05/27/2005 11:07:59 AM PDT by Squawk 8888 (End dependence on foreign oil- put a Slowpoke in your basement)
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To: kiriath_jearim
Here is: part 1 then part 2

http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-c3repl.htm

I reckon this is the replacement rifle. http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-mrsws.htm

26 posted on 05/27/2005 11:35:49 AM PDT by Random Nonsense
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To: Spktyr

I have to wonder what this thing weighs. 17-20 lbs?


27 posted on 05/27/2005 11:42:58 AM PDT by VRing
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With all the titanium and synthetics, probably about 15-17lbs.
Recoil might be a bit of a problem.


28 posted on 05/27/2005 11:50:04 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: caisson71
What will the Canadians do with these rifles?

Shoot down airplanes.

After all, according to the gun control advocates, thats what they're for.

29 posted on 05/27/2005 4:05:29 PM PDT by lowbridge
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To: Modernman; Squawk 8888

Our government's support of the military ... DON'T get me started!


30 posted on 05/27/2005 8:53:12 PM PDT by NorthOf45
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I was thinking of that unfortunate Canadian woman biathlete that got mauled by a bear a couple of years
back while training.

Maybe the sport will up the caliber from the .22 to give atheletes a better chance of survival from
meateating animals they are likely to meet while skiing in the woods.

31 posted on 05/27/2005 9:11:37 PM PDT by Calvin Locke
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