Military rifle barrel length

[BILLY D.]

Jon

Back during the 'nam conflict, otherwise known as the SEA War Games the army started the Squad Sniper concept. These guys were the best of the best. Excellent shots and a dedicated rifle, usually an M-14, specialized.

Can short barrels be accurate, you bet they can. However the military is not going to invest big bucks in rifles that will get the barrel shot out in a few rounds due to the before-mentioned spray and pray of close quarter combat conditions.

Dpms and Rock River Arms produce rifles that will make you drool at their group sizes. 1/2>3/4" groups are common with these firearms.

The whole issue comes down to the almighty dollar. Uncle Sugar ain't gonna invest in rifles that shoot that well just to be shot out in a few hundred or so rounds while utilizing spray and pray techniques.

Just to put this in perspective. If you owned a super big magnum rifle would you go to the range and shoot 30 rounds rapidly with it and not let it cool down during the session? Of course not but in combat you don't have that choice.

As for Iraq I don't have a clue as to what derivative of Sniper Rifle they are using so I can't comment on that.

Best Wishes,Bill