Now, as a bit of an experiment, i’d like to hear your opinion
You are in an urban battle field, a downtown of any major city. Let’s say New York. Big city blocks, tall buildings, and the subway system. Total anarchy is rampant, every man for himself. You are given the choice between 4 sniper rifles. They are as follows:
#1: Karabiner 98k with Zeiss 4x ZF42 scope, chambered in 8mm (7.92x57mm Mauser)
#2: Mosin-Nagant 91/30 with 4x PEM scope, chambered in 7.62x54R
#3: Lee-Enfield SMLE No.1 MK III, (HT) with 4x telescope, chambered in .303 British
#4: Gewehr 43 with 4x ZF 4 scope, chambered in 8mm (7.92x57mm Mauser)
The enemy is an organized force, complete with supply lines and the latest in ceramic body armor. You are given the rifle of your choice, ammuniton is plentiful, and a cleaning kit for your gun of choice. In this urban guerrila war, you are to fight for your life. Please state which one you would choose and give a detailed explaination on why.
I’ll start out. I’d choose the Mosin-Nagant. The cartridge is plenty powerful for shots over 300 yards, and with the scope accurate shots have been recorded up to and beyond the 1000 yard mark. I own and use one today and go with the "use what you know" trick, though the farthest shot I ever got was 445 yards. It, to me, seems like the obvious choice for its reliability, ease of use, and accuracy.
Thank you for your input!
For a poll on the same situation but with regular rifles go to:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsYDLRhZ.JR_s3KVH_XPxh_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610211406AA5LmgB
For a poll on the same situation but with assault rifles go to:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmJ5ZzfbcNlmdpwzS84ZQofsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610221627AAaNqwz
For a poll on the same situation but with pistols, go to:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aueu7V1NSLQfPFMCRWlAbK7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610214903AAkc2rn
For a poll on the same situation but with machine guns, go to:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgIZGu3v2MpjY5f1TnLLWn7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610225023AAHnoRO
Obviously, you people can’t enjoy a thought experiment. Just take it for what it is. And, those say this is a video game, where are you going to be when the riots occur in your neighborhood?
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