Deathstrokemarveldc In reply to GangsterLovin [2013-07-01 13:22:23 +0000 UTC]

I shall give you information, my curious friend.
Sniper rifles you ask? I'm your man. I've studied snipers since I was three.

The Russian 7.62x54r Dragunov, Mosin Nagant and the SKS Simonov were often used with scopes as weapons by the Viet Cong. On rare occasions, they used German
7.92x54 Mauser 98k carbines with scopes, too.
For the ARVN and the Americans, We actually used HUNTING rifles like the Remington 7.62x51mm M40, the Winchester .308 M70, The Springfield 30-06 M1903A1, and the M1 garand with a scope on it.
There has also been a case of the famous vietnam sniper, Carlos " white feather " Hathcock using A Browning Fifty caliber Machine gun with a 5x zoom scope to neutralize a enemy tank from a long distance a rifle could not reach. This was in a book about him called White Feather if you want to read it. Also, if your into snipers, research LLudmila Pavlichenko, and Vassili Zaitsev. I hope you find this useful.

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GangsterLovin In reply to Deathstrokemarveldc [2013-07-04 13:28:59 +0000 UTC]

You sir, are amazing! I've been asking around for info on Vietnam-era sniper rifles for a while now, and you're the only one who's responded! You certainly didn't disappoint!

I enjoy sniper rifles and learning about them just as much as the next gun enthusiast, but I'll admit, I'm not as sniper savvy as I am with other types of firearms. So your input is greatly appreciated!

I knew the Dragunov was around at the time of the Vietnam War, but I never thought the NVA or the VC used that weapon! xD Makes sense, though! From what I remember, the NVA and the VC used whatever they could get their hands on. I also remember hearing that the Remington M40 was one of the most common American sniper rifles of the time.

I'll definitely have to look into that book! Oh, and yeah, I do know about Vassili Zaitsev and Ludmila Pavlichenko, they're probably the most famous Russian snipers! I personally love the story of Simo Häyhä.

Again, thanks for the input! I'm currently working on combat shotguns of the Vietnam War, and I plan to do sniper rifles after that.

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Deathstrokemarveldc In reply to GangsterLovin [2013-07-26 14:20:28 +0000 UTC]

sorry, i accidentally  entered my return comment with my sisters account. deep. anyway, you are welcome to ask for more help if you need it.

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Deathstrokemarveldc In reply to stopsigndrawer81 [2013-07-01 13:27:08 +0000 UTC]

During world war one, I would chose that rifle anyday over that piece of crap the lebel.

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Deathstrokemarveldc In reply to NDTwoFives [2013-06-15 15:41:15 +0000 UTC]

you mean fav's?

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NDTwoFives In reply to Deathstrokemarveldc [2013-06-16 17:36:27 +0000 UTC]

XD most certainly

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Deathstrokemarveldc In reply to TDBK [2013-06-11 20:40:46 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome. I'm a noob so I try to be nice

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Deathstrokemarveldc In reply to timberfox15 [2013-06-10 01:31:25 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome.

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