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"With greater range, power and accuracy than existing sniper weapons, the Long Range L115A3 Rifle is already being used by some soldiers in Afghanistan and many more are set to arrive in the coming weeks.
At GBP23,000 each, including all its related kit, the precision rifle is the most expensive weapon of its kind to be used by British Armed Forces.
In the right hands it can fire 8.59mm rounds at a range of 1,100 metres to reliably hit targets of just 10cm.
It will replace the existing L96 Sniper Rifle, which fires 7.62mm rounds, and is effective at 900m."
"He said the range of the new rifle means the Taliban would not know there is a sniper team in the area until after they have been shot.
Among the new rifle's capabilities is a day scope which magnifies targets up to 25 times; a suppressor to reduce noise and flash and therefore detectability by the enemy; and a more discreet backpack in which to carry it around the battlefield.
The weapon was manufactured by Portsmouth-based Accuracy International Ltd.
Each bullet for the new weapon costs around GBP2, compared to 40p for those for the L96, and under 10p for standard SA80 rifles.
Snipers are enjoying increasing kudos within the British Army."
just wow.
I saw it on the news, it looks awesome
"With greater range, power and accuracy than existing sniper weapons, the Long Range L115A3 Rifle is already being used by some soldiers in Afghanistan and many more are set to arrive in the coming weeks.
At GBP23,000 each, including all its related kit, the precision rifle is the most expensive weapon of its kind to be used by British Armed Forces.
In the right hands it can fire 8.59mm rounds at a range of 1,100 metres to reliably hit targets of just 10cm.
It will replace the existing L96 Sniper Rifle, which fires 7.62mm rounds, and is effective at 900m."
"He said the range of the new rifle means the Taliban would not know there is a sniper team in the area until after they have been shot.
Among the new rifle's capabilities is a day scope which magnifies targets up to 25 times; a suppressor to reduce noise and flash and therefore detectability by the enemy; and a more discreet backpack in which to carry it around the battlefield.
The weapon was manufactured by Portsmouth-based Accuracy International Ltd.
Each bullet for the new weapon costs around GBP2, compared to 40p for those for the L96, and under 10p for standard SA80 rifles.
Snipers are enjoying increasing kudos within the British Army."
just wow.
I saw it on the news, it looks awesome
