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Forum: Guns

04-20-2005, 07:59 PM

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sniper rifle for hunting?

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Oldgrunt,
i have the utmost respect for both. I'm ashamed I didn't know about Chuck Mawhinney because I try never to shoot off my mouth without having a firm basis for it. I'm wrong this time. I...

Forum: Guns

04-20-2005, 07:46 PM

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sniper rifle for hunting?

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

:)I read the date wrong. Thanks oldgrunt. Semper Fi!

Forum: Guns

04-20-2005, 07:41 PM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Oldgrunt,
I did read it off his son's website. I stand corrected about Chuck Mawhinney. His confirmed kills are indeed more than Gunny Hathcocks. His total was 103 confirmed and many more...

Forum: Guns

04-20-2005, 05:49 AM

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sniper rifle for hunting?

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

RidgeRunner,
His name was Carlos Norman Hathcock II. His most famous kill was his 1.42 mi. confirmed kill with a sniper rig in 50 BMG. His record for a confirmed kill with the 308 was a confirmed...

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 11:54 AM

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sniper rifle for hunting?

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Wyzeguy,
I apologize. I misread your initial post. I thought you were referring to taking long shots vs showing off your long range weapon. I used a remington 700 sendero in 300 WM for two seasons...

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 07:52 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

PIc woudn't upload. Here he is.

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Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 07:48 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Briman,
This is the Hathcock I was referring to.

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 07:37 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Briman,
No, I meant Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock, USMC

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 07:25 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

That's exactly what I've been running into. Either they're shot out or they're not really M1D's, just a regular Garand with a 3rd world M1D barrel. If you ever see one, please email me.

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 07:14 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Rebel Hog, Too bad. I thought you had them. I have tried to find an M1D like you pictured for years. I've had no luck, they all have shot out barrels or are standard Garands that have been...

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 07:11 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

And the most "prolific U.S. sniper was Carlos Hathcock. A Marine, I believe.

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 06:51 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Not to be obnoxious, but I'm not sure I want to hunt with a "sniper" looking for an opportunity to show off. Hunting with a rifle capable of a long range shot is a good idea, seeking a long range...

Forum: Guns

04-19-2005, 06:43 AM

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Posted By SWAMPMAN

RE: sniper rifle for hunting?

Rebel Hog,
Do you actually have all these WWII sniper rigs?

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