Smart Rifle???

[utnapishtim]

I'm not entirely certain where to put this, but does anybody know anything about this?

U.S. super-snipers: 'Smart' rifles tested by military could be game-changer - Washington Times

 

[vinniej]

I know the lesser model that is sold as a Remington left me unimpressed. The video showed the guy trying to tag a target, and it tagged the one to the left of the one he tried to tag. Idk

 

[JPaul]

A bit miss-informative but...

The Gun That Aims Itself (Documentary) - YouTube

 

[vinniej]

A bit miss-informative but...

The Gun That Aims Itself (Documentary) - YouTube

Huh? Now I'm confused....

 

[vinniej]

I'm not entirely certain where to put this, but does anybody know anything about this?

U.S. super-snipers: 'Smart' rifles tested by military could be game-changer - Washington Times

Anyway, if I understand it correctly, it aids you on when to shoot.

 

[Forgetful Coyote]

Yeah I really dont think these are worth the money when you could just use the much more reliable option of properly training the men. What happens if we adopt these, and it gets to the point where money that wouldve gone towards training instead goes to buying these; and they put a soldier out there with it who doesnt know anything about shooting beyond point-blank range besides what the computer-scope tells him, and the optic/whatever you want to call it breaks? Hes just been effectively rendered useless. Or what happens when hes put into an environment where the rangefinder cant get an accurate reading? Or any reading at all?

IMO that money is better spent on training and soldier-proof equipment. KISS as they say.