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Iraqi insurgents using Austrian rifles from Iran (sniper)
Telegraph (uk) ^ | 02/13/2007 | Thomas Harding

Posted on 02/12/2007 8:15:47 PM PST by FreeAtlanta

Austrian sniper rifles that were exported to Iran have been discovered in the hands of Iraqi terrorists, The Daily Telegraph has learned.

More than 100 of the.50 calibre weapons, capable of penetrating body armour, have been discovered by American troops during raids.

The Steyr HS50 is a long range, high precision rifle The guns were part of a shipment of 800 rifles that the Austrian company, Steyr-Mannlicher, exported legally to Iran last year......(excerpt)

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650 posted on 02/12/2007 8:27:51 PM PST by Cindy
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Wow!! re the Steyr Mannlicher, You pay to get the very best.
About 40 lbs. Takes two people. Can be sighted in, broken down for ease of transport, reassembled and it will still be right on.

re Malls. Between the unidentified gases and bullets, malls may not be the place to be. One of the articles on unidentified gas lead with 'Dangerous Prankster'. Will the shooter at the Mall be another 'Dangerous Prankster;?
657 posted on 02/12/2007 9:16:41 PM PST by TWhiteBear
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"Democrats Take "First Step" In Cutting Off Funding for American Troops"
Townhall.com ^ | February 12, 2007 | John Boehner

Posted on 02/12/2007 11:56:11 PM PST by Convert


666 posted on 02/13/2007 12:22:11 AM PST by Cindy
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