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New Sniper Rifles Boost Range, Accuracy

Pirate standoff calls attention to classified Pentagon project

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Apr 16, 2009 10:27 AM CDT

(Newser) – The M107 sniper rifle is enjoying its pirate-fueled moment in the sun, but don't get used to it: Firearms being developed in a super-secret Pentagon program will extend snipers' range from 800 or so meters to more than 2,000 without losing accuracy, Time ...   Read full story »

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