Corps Eyes Sniper Rifle With Longer Range
April 28 2010
The Marine Corps is considering ordering a new sniper rifle with a range of 1,500 meters, the Marine Corps Times reports.
The Sniper Rifle-21st Century (SR21) program was developed in conjunction with a similar program launched by Special Operations Command last month.
Marine officials said they are watching SOCOM's Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) competition while finalizing requirements for their version of the weapon.
PSR requirements include a weight of 18 pounds or less,...
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