quote: | Originally posted by Chimney
This is based on your expertize of weapons or something? If the situation calls, a long rage fully automatic weapon can have its purpose. |
There are lots of long range fully automatic weapons; however, there is no way to "snipe" in full auto. When it comes to actual sniper operations (as opposed to say just sharp shooting) it is all about math... distance to target, weight of round, powder charge, altitude, wind, barometric preassure, humidity, temperature, etc... are all variables that need to taken into consideration to determine exactly how one needs to aim in order to hit the target; such a complex process does not lend itself to multiple shots in rapid succession let alone full auto. Additionally, the margin of error for a long shot is tiny, any minor movement of the weapon will result in a major movement in the point of impact. The first shot will unquenstionably move the rifle thus the second shot will have no reasonable probability of landing anywhere near the target over a long range, each successive shot gets worse and worse. Ultimately, there is no need for a fully automatic "sniper" rifle because there is no application in which a "sniper" would use even a three round burst let alone full auto. The application for full auto is short to medium range suppression, not something a sniper team is likely to need; however, if necessary the spotter on a sniper team will normally carry an assult rifle (perhaps two for a three person team).
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