SNIPER kit of The Parachute Regiment 2016

[Gil Boyd]

Thought you lads would like to see the latest kit including my mate Frank Fletchers ex 2 PARA's sniper book on display which he wrote many years ago, and a must for all you guys who enjoy the theory and practical points of shooting Military sniper rifles through the ages.

The title is visible so worth every penny, not that I am trying to sell any to anyone, sorry the cars haven't been cammed up, and no the surpressors are not two coke cans covered in canvas, and I am not saying on here anyway, however, the chewing gum bottom left first photo is SOP with the issue fish paste lol

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[Flying10uk]

So, what exactly are the models of sniper rifles in the pictures, Gil, please?

[CINDERS]

Also for Gil is that an Accuracy International bolt rifle, I remember reading some where that the Marine snipers were feted with the first fifty thousand 308 rounds off the presses as the dies were at their best for the production of the rounds and were given a green wash on the primer to denote for sniper use only that was in the Vietnam conflict cannot say where I read it.
They would be the same caliber I should imagine, I read when Carlos Hathcock went out with his spotter both had 308's Carlos the M-40 bolt gun and his spotter a semi auto 308.
I understand if Gil cannot say to much if anything about what kit is displayed but thanks to Frank for the sharing of the equipment.

[Gil Boyd]

Frank wrote it a few years ago now, but it encompasses everything you need to know in that little book and worth buying. His time done like most of us, and time to put your feet up, and now shoot like minded weapons just for enjoyment when time allows!

L115A3 rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum 8.6 x 70mm calibre fitted with a x3-x12 x 50 sight and spotting scope
Calibre 8.59mm
Weight 6.8kg
Length 1300mm
Muzzle velocity 936m/s
Feed 5-round box
Effective range 1100m plus

L129A1 Sharpshooter
Accurate write up: Lewis Machine and Tool Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[jntmjt1]

Very nice!

[Gil Boyd]

Cinders,
Nothing to hide, its all over the internet what is in use, except surpressor details and other bits not on show