New Sniper weapon for Army?

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" U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Polley, of Chatfield, Minn. and Spc. Jonathan
Perrell of Walnut, Calf., with the 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment's
Sniper team were also awarded for their efforts during a firefight, Sept. 7.
According to U.S. Army Capt. Kamil Sztalkoper, commander, Headquarters and
Headquarters Troop, 3-71 CAV, Perrell, who is the spotter for his team, and
his shooter, Polley, successfully eliminated a target who was 1,696 meters
away.

"We were already engaged with the enemy and noticed six more insurgents on a
hill," added the shooter, who was on an over watch position covering
Soldiers of Troop C. "We saw that one of them was carrying a
Rocket-propelled Grenade, and we took the shot. It's one of the longest
shots recorded with this rifle."

The MK-13 Sniper Rifle is estimated to have an effective range of only 1,200
meters.

"Having General Terry here to present us our awards is exciting and a huge
honor," added Perrell."

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This just made my day! The same unit also recorded the first hit with the XM-110 after it was issued in OEF a few years ago. It was a night shot by the spotter at something like 600m.

[Combat_Diver]

Outstanding shooting! For those that don't know the Mk 13 is a Rem 700 chambered in .300 Win Mag. Here's mine from 05'-06'.



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