What would be your recommendation for a "sniper rifle" ? Not a 50 cal. to hit a target 2 miles away ... just an ordinary / run of the mill rifle that could be used reliably for sniping. Also, what scope / other furniture would you suggest ?
just an ordinary / run of the mill rifle that could be used reliably for sniping.
What would be your recommendation for a "sniper rifle" ? Not a 50 cal. to hit a target 2 miles away ... just an ordinary / run of the mill rifle that could be used reliably for sniping. Also, what scope / other furniture would you suggest ?
In all fairness FarmDad, he did say "Not a 50 cal. to hit a target 2 miles away ...". Just sayin'.If you had the skillset and ability to hit a target 2 miles away you wouldn't need to ask such a silly question .
Two miles is not " rifle " distance it is get on the radio and call for fire distance . Or simply go the other way and leave them well enough alone .
I always wonder about this too. And for some other reasons besides what you listed.First of all, if the SHTF I would rather not be shooting at folks at great distances. It seems that it would be best to avoid that scenario.
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Much safer than shooting at them at close distances.First of all, if the SHTF I would rather not be shooting at folks at great distances.
Might be safer at closer distances since your hit probability would go up.AR 10.
Much safer than shooting at them at close distances.
Umm...you realize that goes both ways right?Might be safer at closer distances since your hit probability would go up.
Of course. But you don't always get what you want. Much better to shoot them as far out as you can a time and location of your choosing rather than up close when they are at your doorstep.Personally I would avoid any contact that I need not be involved in.
Selective editing for a reason; apologies in advance. If you can regularly get to 500 or 600 yards (I can) then pretty much any decent bolt gun will do. I can also shoot MOA with an AR, match grade ammo, and iron sights at 600 yards. But the difference is I practice regularly to those distances.If you can regularly get to 200 or 300 yards to practice, then pretty much any decent bolt gun will do. Anything shorter and you're pretty much point and shoot IMHO. An AR with iron sights is fine.
With a little practice and decent factory ammo you'll be able to hit a man size target out to 300 without being a 'sniper.'