Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Aai received the contract and 163,000 dollars and produced 6 rifles. Jan 09, 2015 this original series looks at sniper rifles and quickly recounts five unknown facts or stories about them. But wards account of mawhinneys 101 kills, most accomplished with his primary m40 modified remington 40x bolt action rifle with a redfield 39x accurange scope. Land said that when he left vietnam, the m40 was fast replacing all other sniper rifles, from the special services rifles to the targetgrade winchester model 70s to the m1s in various configurations.
The army marksmanship unit cooperated to the fullest extent, and funds were made available to increase the accuracy of fifty five m14 rifles and to provide sniper scopes. In a little over a century, the sniper has emerged from the shadows to become the most highly trained and extensively. The first rifles sent to asia to be used were from the third marine division rifle team. Civilian sales of military sniper rifles violence policy center.
The idea was to get an outstanding training team from the marksmanship unit to train 9th infantry division soldiers in vietnam in. Vietnamese sniper by american sniper carlos hathcock. This original series looks at sniper rifles and quickly recounts five unknown facts or stories about them. M4066, a modern spin on the vietnam era m40 sniper rifle patterned after the 1966 original m40 sniper rifle as commissioned by the united states marine corp, the m4066, offers the classic look of the original, but hand built with 100% match grade components. This is a discussion on traditional vietnam m14 sniper rifles within the the m14 forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. The idea was to get an outstanding training team from the marksmanship unit to train 9th infantry division soldiers in vietnam in sniper tactics. S telllllling tile tide chronicles a critical chapter in the vietnam war, the. The book s conclusion begins with a summary statement page 75. The army marksmanship unit cooperated to the fullest extent, and funds were made available to increase the accuracy of fiftyfive m14 rifles and to provide sniperscopes. Marine scoutsniper carlos hathcock was credited with over 80 confirmed kills during his first tour of the republic of vietnam between 1966 and 1967. Milsim military simulation fanatics love it because it mimics the operation of real bolt action firearms. The primary sniper rifle used by the united states in world war ii was the m1903a4 springfield, a version of the exisiting 1903a3 with the iron sights removed and replaced with a. Stemming the tide, may 1965 to october 1966 us army center of. Traditional vietnam m14 sniper rifles page 5 m14 forum.
He tells about his chronological experiences in the jungles of vietnam where he was deployed for a year. See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam war and vietnam war photos. In the spring of 1969 9th infantry divisions most successful ambush tactic was the sniper mode. One of the cool features on many airsoft sniper rifles is the bolt action feature. He discusses the controversies over the mcnamara wall, the m16 rifle, and the. A sniper is a militaryparamilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the targets detection capabilities. The durability, accuracy and power of modern sniper rifles are beyond anything in use even 10 years ago and would seem amazing in comparison to any world war ii sniper rifles.
The five fingers is a riveting, compelling, absorbing bit of cold war era vietnam fiction that will consume any reader of pulp war novels, or simply has an interest in reading about special operations. The m40, which has a short action length, was used by the marines in vietnam and is related to the m24 that was used by the army as one of their main sniper rifles. The primary sniper rifle used by the united states in world war ii was the m1903a4 springfield, a version of the exisiting 1903a3 with the iron sights removed and replaced with a weaver 330c scope bolt action rifles. Within the table of organization and equipment for both the united states army and the u. Objective 2 oreanionand doctrin determine sniper organizational and doctrinal concepts for. The m24 was the united states army standardissue sniper rifle. Sniper rifles have continued to be used consistently throughout the later part of the 20th century in korea, vietnam and the middle east as an integral part of the modern style of guerrilla warfare. A very limited version of this 24inchbarreled rifle, it has a wood stock and steel buttplate. Sniper rifles are classified as crewserved, as the term is used in the united states military. The books conclusion begins with a summary statement page 75.
Chaplains with marines in vietnam, 19621971, 198 5. Jan 27, 2020 all would have rung the gong had i been shooting at steel. I need an early black mcmillan stock and artel scope. Most are spring powered, but there are quite a few gas or electric powered sniper rifles. M4066 can also be equipped with modern optics for a true yd capable precision rifle. Vietnam sniper rifles the firearms forum the buying.
This sniper program was initiated in the states and was set in motion as. Out beyond 400 yards it took some doing to bracket the target precisely in the center of the thicker crosshairs to get an accurate reading and cam adjustment on the scope. A sniper s vietnam, carlos hathcocks 93 confirmed kills was considered the vietnam record. Has pistol grip sniper stock with flip down front hand hold for sale by bandito on gunsamerica 918933954. Jun 09, 2012 in the early days of rifles being pressed into service as sniper rifles, the model 70 was the unofficial usmc sniper rifle. Several marines who sat behind the sandbags on the hills finger heard. A sniper is a militaryparamilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of. Carlos hathcock had a lot to do with its development and design. The gayle rivers character as a new zealander, never existed. Detailed specifications on the retro m4066 sniper rifle. They were tested by the 23 rd infantry division sniper school in chu lai. The army proved semiauto sniper rifles could kick ass in vietnam.
Five fingers, the mass market paperback june 1, 1991. An off the shelf rifle was chosen for the platform base. The accuracy international arctic warfare series of sniper rifles is standard issue in the armies of several countries, including those of britain. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. These 5 sniper rifles can turn a solider into a super killer by kyle mizokami the sniper, a soldier trained in precision, longrange fire, is one of the most feared opponents on the battlefield. There are a total of 22 vietnam war rifles 1955 1975 entries in the military factory. Others at the center of military history contributed to this book. It is also the same reason why the military is so hesitant to purchase sniper rifles today in. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one.
Marine scout sniper carlos hathcock was credited with over 80 confirmed kills during his first tour of the republic of vietnam between 1966 and 1967. A marine snipers twoyear odyssey in the vietnam war ebook. Today we have rounded up top 10 sniper rifles of all times. It had a remington 700 bdl receiver and had many special additions. But for a good sniper a gun with an eagle sight, deadly impact and a monstrous fire power is essential. From what i read in the book sniper by adrian gilbert, it seemed just a logistical problem. The goal was to make a weapon inaudible past a 100 meters. It would either have ended the war or escalated it beyond the borders of north and south vietnam. Although the original walnut stock was not fancy, we added a beautiful claro walnut as an option for those wishing to make this a presentation piece or elegant bean field hunting rifle. Carlos hathcock remarked about him, eric is a great man, a great shooter, and a great marine. Evaluate current employment of sniper personnel and equipment in vietnam. M1903 springfield until the newer rifle was introduced. The m21 sniper weapons system was a version of the m14, but tooled for accuracy, and it was the primary semiautomatic rifle for the war in vietnam.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Prior to the publication of fellow marine sniper joseph wards book, dear mom. Video the 5 things you didnt know about sniper rifles. There are a lot of great airsoft sniper rifles out there. This weapon is based on the previous designs of the same company.
Top 5 sniper rifles used by indian armed forces indian. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. He said it is called five fingers and is a fictional account of special. Aberdeen proving ground worked with them, make some recommendations and decided to send them overseas for testing. This listing includes all manner of rifle long guns including sniper, assault, and battle rifle types.
This sniper is taunting the police, surfacing again and again to perform identical crimes. In addition to the infantry units, khe sanh had addition al firepower, including 5 tanks with 90mm guns, 10 ontos antitank vehicles with 6106mm recoilless rifles. The army proved semiauto sniper rifles could kick ass in. In fact, during the vietnam war, the army was proving a semiauto could be a very lethal snipe. The m21 sniper weapon system sws in the us army is a national match grade m14 rifle, selected for accuracy, and renamed the m21 rifle. This is the best book i have read so far on the vietnam conflict. Kyle also goes in to intense detail when describing a plethora of weapons, this doesnt help the book or his story flow at all.
Turner wrote a book, phantom of phu bai, about him. Best military surplus rifles you can still buy pew pew. The limiting factor with the scope is the thickness of the reticle. R esearcher and frequent contributor tom laemlein and capt. There were only ten 14 wart sniper rifles and eight ninchester 70 rifles used in vietnam during the evaluation. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. American rifleman in country small arms of the vietnam war.
The sniper initially started his deployment in vietnam as a military policeman before carrying out feats of stamina, skill, and endurance that wouldnt sound out of place in a historical fiction novel. See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam war photos and vietnam war. This is an older book that purports to be a novelization of a vietnam war. A modern sniper weapon system which consists of a sniper rifle here barak htr 2000 chambered in 0. These were the rifles rebuilt for use for highpower competition at camp perry. Carlos hathcock was a genuine vietnam war hero and an undisputed legend in. The rifle was already being used by marines snipers in vietnam. The evolution of technologyfrom weapons to opticsis discussed. There is a famous quote used by deadly snipers dont try to run. Traditional vietnam m14 sniper rifles page 3 m14 forum.
Apr 19, 2017 with the armys decision to adopt the heckler and kock g28 as the compact semiautomatic sniper system to be the replacement for the m110, it seems as if semiautomatic sniper rifles are a new thing. In 1920, he wrote his account of his war time activities in his book sniping in. The second fact about sniper rifles is that the primary difference between the m40 and the m24 is action length. May 03, 2010 a good sniper can damage enemys morale by taking out key personnel. German federal archives the mauser 98 sniper rifle was one of the first to use a longeye relief scope where the optic usually a 4x magnification but some models had a piddly 1. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. The activ evaluation plan called for five data collectors to be toy to activ for the period of the evaluation. It looks and handles like the classic but offers far superior accuracy. Gary lenderer and lep are tops on my list of great authors that bring the jungle to life in words. Finally, the modern sniperfrom korea to vietnam to the falklands and even afghanistan. The situations and circumstances reflect the sanitized version of an operation to bring a swift end to a lingering war.
Because of these exploits, he was honored by having a rifle named after him the. One man had the quicker trigger finger, the other was dead. The five fingers has a level of verisimilitude unmatched by any other similar work of fictionor arguably even nonfictionand for more than 35 years i and many others have wondered if this was a real mission disguised as a novel. A sniper team or sniper cell consists of a combination of one or more shooters with force protection elements and support personnel. Writing under the pseudonym gayle rivers, the author describes himself. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Us army sniper program charlie company vietnam 19661972. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open. The five fingers was a parody of a real life operation gone wrong. Jan 25, 2018 here is a video about top 5 sniper rifles used by indian armed forces indian army snipers.
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