Modern Sniper Rifles

Modern Sniper Rifles
Title Modern Sniper Rifles PDF eBook
Author Duncan Long
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 1988
Genre Rifles
ISBN 9780873644709

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Noted weapons expert Duncan Long describes the .22 LR, single-shot, bolt-action, semiautomatic and large-caliber rifles that can be used for sniping purposes, including the U.S. M21, Ruger Mini-14, AUG and HK-94SG1. These and other models are evaluated on the basis of their features, accuracy, reliability and handiness in the field. The author also looks at the best scopes, ammunition and accessories.

The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution

The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution
Title The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution PDF eBook
Author Steve Houghton
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2022-12-08
Genre History
ISBN 9781399937832

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A highly detailed modern study of the British Army's sniper weapon's, optics, and all associated equipment from 1915 to the present.

Sniper Rifles

Sniper Rifles
Title Sniper Rifles PDF eBook
Author Martin Pegler
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 167
Release 2011-01-01
Genre History
ISBN 1849086591

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A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use of optical sights. Martin Pegler, a leading expert on the history of sniping and former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Leeds, also details the current advances in technology, such as laser range-finding sights and night vision devices. Using first-hand accounts, the book brings the dangerous world of the sniper to life revealing their training and concealment techniques as well as their mastering of their weapon of choice.

The Poor Man's Sniper Rifle

The Poor Man's Sniper Rifle
Title The Poor Man's Sniper Rifle PDF eBook
Author Dan Boone
Publisher
Pages 135
Release 1995-01
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 9780879470982

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At last, a complete work on the conversion of readily available surplus military rifles to high performance sniper weapons. D. Boone describes & illustrates how to make the conversions using simple tools, methods and materials. You will be able to accurize certain bolt action rifles to sniper grade performance for a price that's a fraction of a commerical sniper type rifle. Covered selections: surplus rifle, stock to barrel/action fit, sniper triggers, sights, ammo & more.

A Rifleman Went to War

A Rifleman Went to War
Title A Rifleman Went to War PDF eBook
Author Herbert W. McBride
Publisher Plantersville, S.C. : Small-arms Technical Publishing Company
Pages 424
Release 1935
Genre Shooting, Military
ISBN

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"Being a narrative of the author's experiences and observations while with the Canadian Corps in France and Belgium, September 1915-April 1917. With particular emphasis upon the use of the military rifle in sniping, its place in modern armament, and the work of the individual soldier".

Sniper Rifles

Sniper Rifles
Title Sniper Rifles PDF eBook
Author Martin Pegler
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 82
Release 2011-03-15
Genre History
ISBN 1849083991

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A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use of optical sights. Martin Pegler, a leading expert on the history of sniping and former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Leeds, also details the current advances in technology, such as laser range-finding sights and night vision devices. Using first-hand accounts, the book brings the dangerous world of the sniper to life revealing their training and concealment techniques as well as their mastering of their weapon of choice.

German Sniper Rifles

German Sniper Rifles
Title German Sniper Rifles PDF eBook
Author Albrecht Wacker
Publisher Propaganda Photo
Pages 0
Release 2011
Genre History
ISBN 9789078521044

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This book describes and depicts the development of the sniper rifle in the German army. After a short introduction on the early developments up to World War I and the era of the Reichswehr, it gives a detailed description of the German sniper rifles in World War II.