“The .300 Winchester Magnum round will perform better than the current 7.62 NATO ammo in flight, increasing the Marine Sniper’s first-round probability of hit. This upgrade is an incredible win and will allow snipers to engage targets at greater distances.” – Chief Warrant Officer Tony Palzkill in The Marine Corps is rolling out its first new sniper rifle since the Vietnam War – and ‘this upgrade is an incredible win’ [via businessinsider.in]
Marines Are Happy With the New Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle – Quote of the Day
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