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    Ukrainian sniper who claims new world record. He’s 58 years old. (WSJ article)

    The Russians definitely aren’t going to validate whatever happened that day. Regardless, I’ve made a mental note to never invade Ukraine, as even the old guys will volunteer to become snipers…
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    Ukrainian sniper who claims new world record. He’s 58 years old. (WSJ article)

    Not a vintage sniper rifle topic, but an interesting article on the 58-year old Ukrainian sniper who likely set a new wartime record. Domestic Ukrainian rifle with a US Bartlein barrel and a Japanese March-FX scope, looks like a 4-40x52 Genesis version. Ammunition was custom made in Ukraine...
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    Lets argue about the M24

    Yep. To illustrate here's a pre-64 M70 bolt and the parts needed to convert it from 30-06 to 308W length cartridge's. The add-on bolt stop kept the bolt from being pulled too far back relative to the magazine box with the 308W round. The M70 magazine box for the shorter 308W round also had to...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    No, I think it was just mid-20th century military thinking. Almost all military rifles made up thru WWII allowed loading via stripper clips, and that was carried over to the M14, likely to simply preserve a traditional way of loading the rifle. In addition, a solider can easily carry 60 extra...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    Thanks. As to your question, only via that picture you posted. However, I once saw an original 1941 Lend-Lease M1 Garand at a gun show that had been ruined - as someone back in the 1950s or 60s had drilled 4 threaded holes into the left side of the receiver to presumably mount of one of those...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    I meant to post this earlier this year for anyone interested. Archival picture from Springfield Armory of the 'original' prototype T44E4 (later adopted as the M14) sniper rifle that was tested at Ft Benning in 1958. The 2.2x M84 scope was the 'control' scope during these tests, and various...
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    Vintage Sniper Rifle Picture Thread

    Swedish M41/B sniper rifle w/ original 1941 dated scope. Its a 1900 dated Mauser receiver.
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    I’m sure it was 50 percent luck at that distance. I understand that the U.S. has trained many Ukrainian snipers, presumably SOCOM-based trainers: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-russia-war-cbs-sees-why-snipers-us-guns-ammunition-more-vital-than-ever/ That hunt continues, with both U.S. and...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    Digressing, but Ukrainian snipers who are still alive have acquired a lot of combat exposure. A new record was reportable reached this month, a Russian invader hit at a whopping 3800 meters...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    Pictures of US Special Forces soldiers with an unusual XM25/M25 sniper rifle. This was taken in Iraq in 2003. In the background are Kurdish soldiers. What is unique about this rifle (aside from the fact that not many were made 30 years ago), is that it has the old Pachmyar buttpad on...
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    Need help deciding M40A1 build configurations

    No expert, but from what I have read online, in the very late 1970s the early M40A1s still had the 3-9x Redfield scopes, but a Marine Recon unit (that escapes me at the moment), apparently mounted some T10s to their M40A1s, as it was a better scope with much better turrets than the old Redfield...
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    M84 scope

    The M84 is a very primitive scope that was designed in 1944, and is best used for only vintage rifles like the M1D or maybe a Korean era M1903A4. I once owned a repo M84 scope but sold it and got a real M84 for my M1D project. They are only 2.2X power and were severely outdated by the...
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    Possible Van Orden M70 Target rifle

    Nice looking rifle. I like that patina. You are likely already aware, but anyhow, per DFA, volume 1 pages 41-42. S/N 254524 was sold in 12/53 to E.A. Fyre in Toledo, Ohio. My guess he was a civilian, as sales to military personnel went to various military bases/Forts. S/N 374530 does not show...
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    Lets see your USMC M40-M40A6!!!

    The USMC tested various chassis systems in the early 201Xs to replace the glass-bedded/labor intensive McMillan stocks, so I think the answer is 'no' if you are asking that question. There was no interest in glass-bedding more USMC sniper rifles in the early 201Xs - it was all about a chassis...
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    New McMillan HTG M40A1 smear stocks!!!

    I can’t seem to even find them on their website. What were the listed under?
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    IDF Nimrod scope

    Having researched M14 military optics, here’s my 2cts. The 6x Nimrod scopes were introduced by the IDF in the "mid-1980s," and were used for about a decade. The original Wild Herrbrugg 4x scopes were used previously on M14s - from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. (Note: the Wild Herrbrugg 4x...
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    Buddy just snagged these... what can you guys tell me about them?

    Here's a picture of a very early Model 70 from 1936 or 1937. I recall that it has a 4 digit serial number (It's not my rifle). This is how those early barrels are marked: ".30 GOV T'06". I don't know when they changed the font, but it was like post-WWII. I'll guess that the calibers were...
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    Rem 700 Custom Shop, 762x51, Stainless heavy barrel in AICS chassis w Leupold Scope that was modified by Premiere Optics which is no longer open

    Thanks, a green or tan generation 1 stock would nice to find. I have all the parts for a 6.5 Creedmoor build w/ an M700 receiver, and a couple AI mags...
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    Rem 700 Custom Shop, 762x51, Stainless heavy barrel in AICS chassis w Leupold Scope that was modified by Premiere Optics which is no longer open

    Here's all I think one can discern. I think the "BO" stamped on the barrel is Remington's build date. (post #6, picture # 4) My guess is B = 2007, and O = July. (I think the "AT" might be the initials of Remington's inspector who did the final inspection of that rifle). Deciphering info...
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    Historical question, why doesn't a bolt gun that takes 30-06 en bloc clips exist?

    Not to be flippant, but the enbloc was utilized b/c the M1 is a semi-auto action and operates with enough force to pull and load the next round from the enbloc clip. It was also a way to stuff 8 rds into the rifle without a protruding magazine. Bolt actions are simple & don't need the enbloc...
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