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To: haqihana who wrote (109430)4/15/2005 12:27:49 PM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 793718
 
When did the army get 50's?

Here is the 50 cal sniper. It's designed to stop vehicles, not people. strategypage.com



To: haqihana who wrote (109430)4/15/2005 12:47:08 PM
From: Ish  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793718
 
<<Ish, Damn!! When did the army get 50's?>>

I see LB has found a source for the .50s. Some are also made in Murfreesboro, Tenn by Barrett. Thats what the local boys shoot around here.

barrettrifles.com



To: haqihana who wrote (109430)4/15/2005 9:36:54 PM
From: Hoa Hao  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 793718
 
"When did the army get 50's?"

As sniper rifles, Carlos Hathcock used one in Vietnam, and I remember reading about one being used in Korea.


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