Originally posted by ra
Why would U.S. snipers need to be across the Tigris river?
Well If they had troops on the other side doing patrols none of this would have been needed in the first place.
But I think they may have a manpower problem now.
Idealy Sniper w/ the M-24 -M40-42 would want to be no further away that say 600 meters ( max effective range of the weapon is slightly over 800 metters)
So to assure a kill and cut done on wind effect 600M would be a max that I would wanna try.
Now what Is In you line of site?
Buildings, telephones wires or light poles :ect.
Then theres the all important part WHO and WHERE Is your enemy?