From:	derek@***************.com (Derek Hyde)
Subject:	[OT] Re: Sniper rifles (Was: Re: The new SR4 map
Date:	Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:20:14 -0500

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> If you've ever read Hathcock's description of this shot you'll know that
> the teenager he shot happened to be moving right beside the object (I
> think it was a tree stump but it's been some years since I read the
> book) he sighted the gun in on which is what he credits to making the shot.
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> As to firing the machine gun, if you ever get a chance to examine the
> firing mechanism of a browning 50 you'll see that it's designed to fire
> either single shot or automatic. A great weapon, as long as you don't
> actually have to carry it anywhere :)

I've had the misfortune of being around that gun.....and semi or full auto
either way.....it still sucks to be the one in charge of cleaning and
maintaining it ;)