[Pan_Yan]

Some Russian experts say that the nation's best sniper rifle is the old Mosin optical rifle.

[PzLdr]

“compete with the Russian weapon in one or all categories...’.
How ‘bout accuracy?

[grapeape]

What he really meant to say was that now they plan on using less conscript force and more of a volunteer force. These professional soldiers can handle a more sophisticated weapon system.

[TheThirdRuffian]

“As for foreign small arms, let’s take, for instance, American and Israeli arms. They are high precision weapons, but they are designed for very accurate and responsible soldiers, who do not forget to clean them. I believe that it is unrealistic and unnecessary for Russia to purchase small arms from other countries,” the expert said.”

There is a lot of information in this statement.

[shibumi]

"Some Russian experts say that the nation's best sniper rifle is the old Mosin optical rifle."

So, tell us something we don't already know.

[Bringbackthedraft]

AK’s weren’t made for sharpshooters. They were easy to mass produce and cheap. The break down was simple and over all it was rugged enough for the members of the third world to handle. Load the magazine give it to a revolutionary and let him spray away.

[Triton42]

I guess moving toward a more accurate rifle is an attempt to show that Russia is becoming more modern. But the AK-47 is, in its own way, a Russian icon. I don’t think they can just scrap it. I suspect they’ll come up with some kind of upgraded version that allows them to retain the AK-47 image.

[RC one]

The AK-47 is one of the best assault rifles available; but, like any other tool, it isn’t perfectly suitable for every job. The good carpenter keeps more than one tool in his tool bag. I generally prefer the M16A2 because the M16A2 is capable of extreme accuracy. The only thing that holds it back is the M855 ball round which is a high quality round but not match grade. I have shot AR15s (using match grade ammo) that will empty their 30 round magazine into a dime at 100 meters. There’s something to be said for that.

[meadsjn]

For Sale - French Rifles - Excellent Condition - Dropped Once; Never Fired

[NonValueAdded]

"The sitting Russian defense minister is not a military man - this is the problem."

Robertski McNamaraovich?