What are the main similarities & differences between a hunting rifle and a military (bolt-action) sniper rifle
Let us say a modern bolt action military sniper rifle- such as the L96, used by the British military, and a hunting rifle of sufficient calibre to kill a human.
What are the main similarities and differences between the two rifles (note: rifles, not ammunition), apart from the obvious stylistic ones (such as the use of polished wood or brass fittings in a sport rifle).
Thanks!
A sniper is a soldier with a specialized duty, sometimes more trained in marksmanship than a regular rifleman, it is not a rifle.
In the past, they often used the standard duty issued rifle and ammunition. As they could, they added telescopic optics, then selected the most accurate rifles available, then developed more specialized equipment. Often, this equipment was borrowed from the world of hunters and sportsmen. As recently as the Vietnam era, the so-called “sniper” rifle used by the US and UK was an off the shelf hunting rifle painted green.
The basic rifle is not really different. They work the same way.
Today, the difference lie in the accessories. Specialized military rifles sometimes have stocks that are suited to firing prone, often with pistol grips or thumbhole style. They can have bipods attached, but many hunters use these also. Scopes are specialized and usually calibrated with a specific ammunition, but their function is not really that different.
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