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2010-05-04 Science & Technology

Ghillie Suit Platoons get most expensive individual weapon in British Army history

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2010-05-04 16:29|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 is this what the guy used for that mile and a half shot? If so I would say it is worth it.

Posted by chris 2010-05-04 17:18|| 2010-05-04 17:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Wheweeee. 23,000 pounds ~ $35,000. Lot of money for this weapon.

Posted by JohnQC 2010-05-04 18:07|| 2010-05-04 18:07|| Front Page Top

#3 British sniper rifle here

Posted by JohnQC 2010-05-04 18:13|| 2010-05-04 18:13|| Front Page Top

#4 That sounds like a lot for a bolt action but that probably includes the optics and other accessories which be as much as the rifle itself. May also include ammo and maintenance. 338 Lapua isn't something on normal inventory for the military.

Posted by tipover 2010-05-04 23:46|| 2010-05-04 23:46|| Front Page Top

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