Myth Meets Fact (World War II Sniper Rifles - how good were they?)

[Badger]

I saw a reference to this article on CGN, but I'd like to hear Peter Laidler's and some others feedback on it and the author's conclusions.

Guns Magazine - Feb 2011

Myth Meets Fact
World War II Sniper Rifles - how good were they?
Mike “duke” venturino & dave Emary photos: Yvonne venturino

A couple of very popular World War II movies would have viewers think that a sniper could put a bullet right through his enemy’s rifle scope. Such was shown in both Enemy At The Gates and Saving Private Ryan made in the 1990s. not! It’s hollywood nonsense.

UK No. 4(T)
USA M1903 Springfield (dated 3-42)
USA Remington M1903A4 (dated 4-43)
German K98k AC42
German K98, BCD 45, (Krieger barrel)
USSR Mosin/Nagant Model 91/30 (Ishvisk 1944)

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Regards,
Doug

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