Marines getting a new sniper rifle

[ace22]

they're going with the same rifle SEALS use, 300 win mag.



U.S. Marines Are Getting a New Sniper Rifle

 

[BAM-BAM]

$12,000 a piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[vonn]

At that price I probably won’t ever have one! It will be interesting to see a fully equipped one.

 

[mg357]

once all the old riles are replaced with new rifles what will happen to them?

Will the old rifles be made available to Civilians for purchase through the Civilian Marksmanship program?

 

[Rule3]

$12,000 a piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think they get a "free" case with that.

 

[WR Moore]

For $13,000 per rifle both the Corps and the taxpayers are getting hosed.

 

[TomkinsSP]

I am given to understand that Marines can do an incredible amount of damage with thirty dollar rifles.

 

[Rule3]

I wonder if that is just the price of the rifle?

Is the Nghtforce Optics additional?

Then add in Thermal Imaging.

 

[M29since14]

One department of the government selling another department a kit-built rifle... and you guys are complaining about a 3-4x market price? C’mon!

 

[WR Moore]

Ok, that price includes the optics and mounts, stock, bipod and probably the carrying case but still...............................

I got to use a Nightforce scope at a LR match one time, quality optics, but I expect the markup is exceptional.

 

[99savage308]

12,000 dollars, huh. I'm sitting here eating crackers and cheese and a beer. I'm debating to get an older Remington shot gun for 300.00 dollars or should I buy food. The Navy is going to spend 12,000 dollars for one each sniper rifle, huh.

 

[Texas Star]

I am given to understand that Marines can do an incredible amount of damage with thirty dollar rifles.

When? Back when you could buy a surplus Springfield .30-06 for $39.95?

 

[the ringo kid]

they're going with the same rifle SEALS use, 300 win mag.



U.S. Marines Are Getting a New Sniper Rifle

Great news!!!!! So, does that mean all the M-14s will soon be on the market?? . . . . . . .. I've always wanted one. No, not saying these were used to snipe with much, I just want one.

 

[the ringo kid]

When? Back when you could buy a surplus Springfield .30-06 for $39.95?

I maybe wrong? but I dont think so? but maybe? but I do believe the gentleman was making an off-hand reference to the Carcano and JFK's assassination. Or maybe he was off by a sawbuck???

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Good news!
The sooner they get then in the field, the better!
Front Line Troops deserve First Class Equipment.

 

[TomkinsSP]

When? Back when you could buy a surplus Springfield .30-06 for $39.95?

A single criminal act, three shots from a thirty dollar surplus Carcano changed history.

 

[Golddollar]

$12,000 a piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But then you make up for it by using rounds that cost $1.50 each instead of rockets that cost a whole lot more launched from planes and tanks that burn a whole lot more worth of fuel.

 

[vonn]

Been thinking on this all day,has to be the optics that get the price up there. The best of parts and machine work just couldn’t be that much cash.

 

[Ozark Marine]

If just one Marine make's it back home to his family alive and not crippled due to this weapon system and it's highly trained Marine sniper's it's worth more than $12,000.
This weapon isn't going to be issued to every Marine in the Corps.

I guess not many on this forum have served or have family serving in the military during this War on Terror that our military has been fighting for over 17 years.

So sleep well tonight all you upset tax payers,
brave young Patriots wiling to fight & kill the things you fear are standing guard keeping our Country free and safe.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Pretty soon now, the Gyrenes will be able to do this -

A Canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed kill shot - but how?
- BBC Newsbeat