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To: Darksheare
Or the other guy has no clue you're there.
But, you're right. I think I'd prefer the more semi-auto ones like the PSG-1, MSG90 by Heckler&Koch.

Nice, but pricey, and the magazines are fragile. There's a point of view that of a paired team, one guy should carry the most precise long-distance rifle available, while his observer backs him up with a semi, which may also double as a night vision device-equipped rifle, particularly if fitted with a silencer. And some teams are going to a three-man configuration, providing a strong back for an extra patrol radio, or an antimaterial .50/.338/20mm rifle, particularly when a backtrail or river crossing can use a cover position. Similarly, airfield sniper teams working from towers work a little better with a third member on the ground for some extra security.

That PSG-1 is mighty heavy to hump for long distances in the bush....

-archy-/-

14 posted on 12/22/2002 1:48:35 PM PST by archy
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To: archy
About as heavy as the SAW I carried around in Artillery.
I thought machine gunners were usually taller and bigger than me?

Yeah. A M82 .50 would also be a nice 'wish list' item.
Santa's NOT bringing me one.
15 posted on 12/22/2002 1:55:02 PM PST by Darksheare
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