Any idea if it is just for SOCOM or whether it will be avaliable for other nations as well?

I think it will be available in a little bit, in some modification.

I just saw a video clip of a Taliban sniper getting hit with a Barrett .50 at about 1000 meters. I will not put it on here because of the horror of seeing a man turned to particles. His arm was the largest part left and it flew about 30 meters from his position. Has anyone gotten this clip in email yet?

Originally Posted by Missileer

I just saw a video clip of a Taliban sniper getting hit with a Barrett .50 at about 1000 meters. I will not put it on here because of the horror of seeing a man turned to particles. His arm was the largest part left and it flew about 30 meters from his position. Has anyone gotten this clip in email yet?

I've seen it. The last shot was particularly graphic. Clearly the Barret .50 dominates these days. At 1000m, the bullet only drops 1m.

give me a good ol smith & wesson bolt action .22 anyday. I know its not really a military sniper rifle but u cant go wrong using that on a nice buck at about 5am