Rifle Improves Rapid Target Engagement

ASDNews ^ | 1/21/2011 | USMC

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

As a presence in several evolving conflicts around the world, Marines must remain up-to-date on the newest technology in order to defeat the enemy and complete the mission at hand.

For the sniper community, that title belongs to the Model 110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System.

"What (Marines) were finding as we got into Iraq and Afghanistan is that the bolt-action M40 sniper rifle we had was not able to rapidly engage targets in a built-up environment," said Capt. Carlos Cuevas, precision weapons team lead, program manager, Product Group 13 (infantry weapons), Marine Corps Systems Command, Headquarters Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. "What they needed was a semi-automatic system to be able to rapidly engage targets."

The Model 110 SASS is the weapon the Corps is fielding to fill this void and Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force received the new rifle weapons system here Jan. 10. Consequently, the Okinawa-based Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF were the first to train with the new weapons system, according to Cuevas.

The ever-changing combat environment, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, shaped the specific requirements for the new weapons system, he added.

For example, the required maximum effective range no longer simply meant the maximum range at which the rifle could hit a man-sized target, but the max range at which the rifle could rapidly engage those man-sized targets without limiting accuracy.

The capabilities of the M110 SASS, specifically the ability to rapidly engage targets, complement existing weapon systems currently in use by the Marine Corps and helps add functionality and flexibility to the scout sniper arsenal.

[wastedyears]

Knight Armament SR-25. Problem solved.

[Frantzie]

It is like a modern day M-14?

[vpintheak]

Sweet!

[Frantzie]

Is it .308?

[org.whodat]

If it’s not it is just another example of putting lipstick on a pig.

[The Comedian]

OK, I could maka the sexy time with this.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[Lurker]

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[The Comedian]

7.62x51mm NATO

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[The Comedian]

Oh yeah, it's already a success.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[Lurker]

They're manufactured by Knights Armaments and appear to be a highly accurized AR-10 variant. So it seems that Eugene Stoner was right all along.

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[Squantos]

Poor boy variant.....

[The Comedian]

No fair.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[Lurker]

I wouldn’t mind be a poor boy in that neighborhood.

[Squantos]

What mount you using for the M1A Marine ?

I have one with a brookfield mount and wanting to build another yet cash flow prohibits the buy of another original brookfield even if they can be found. Smith Enterprises is my plan. You have one that stays put I’d like to know the brand , model etc...

[Lurker]

I got some advice from a wise old Platoon Sergeant about fair once. I think his exact words were "F*** fair."

Smart guy that old Sergeant.

[The Comedian]

OK, what is that lovely dark terror?

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[eyedigress]

Sounds similar to Patton saying, let those bastards die for their Country!

[doorgunner69]

Not at all. The AR-10, that this is based on, came before the M-16/AR-15. Invented first, so to speak. Downsized to the 5.56mm/.223 later on. The original .308 has been around a long time, just now coming into it’s own...........

[Lurker]

What mount you using for the M1A Marine ?

Mines an original one made by Springfield Armory, aluminum I think, with a nice heavy phosphate coating on it. I don't believe they make them any more.

I was looking at one of those titanium Sadlak jobs, but those things are really, really pricey.

There's a captive wave washer on mine that holds things nice and tight, at least for as much shooting as I do.