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How often do these HK rifles win at Camp Perry?
That's [u]all[/u] I want to know.
Eric The([u]Not[/u]Surprised)Hun[>]:)]
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NEVER, since the only rifles allowed for competition are US military rifles, AR15, M1 Garand, M14, etc. Otherwise everyone would be winning perry with a PSS or some other 700 action.
What everyone is failing to understand is the purpose of the PSG1. It is not, and was never offered as, the "most accurate rifle in the world." Most bolt guns will out perform them. That is just the way it is. The PSG1 is way too big and heavy for field sniper craft. And that is because it was NOT designed as a field sniper gun, or even for hunting appliactions.
What is WAS designed for is LE snipers. People who have to engage multiple targets quickly inside 100m during hostage rescue situations. Trust me if it is your life they are saving from 4 bad guys you don't want the snipers f*cking around with a bolt. The idea is to quickly get on and kill the next guy.
The ONLY military role it would be practical in is a similar urban, close range, multiple target environment where rapid, precision shots are necessary.
You'd think the guys at AR15.com would know this. Sheesh.
Editted to add, the 10-14k are PREBAN prices. The rifle used to retail for 5k and still does for LE. Very few were sold to civlians so that price has double or tripled like most other prebans of any worth.