Top Ten Best Sniper Rifles

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1M82 Barret 50 Cal
It can shoot trough a wall, what a amazing weapon, I will buy 1 one of this day, hell yea!
the best sniper rifle in the world! I can't believe it!
the strongs gun in the world m82 barret.50 cal ultmite gun kicks butt
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2CheyTac Intervention
For a sniper hitting a target, your weapon needs to have precision to hit it out of effective range and need to bring down the target must firepower, most modern weaponry does not contain these three atributos. Em terms of operational capacity, a weapon with great precision does not have an effective range as large, with very long effective range does not have much firepower and much firepower does not get much scope or precisão. O CheyTac M200 contains the three attributes together, not considering that a weapons system, 7.62mm.338 Lapua or.50 BMG are not accurate, effective range and firepower satisfactory, but only the M200 has all the extreme.. It is capable of hitting targets with precision to over 2300 meters, his bullet remains supersonic beyond 2000 meters making it the target will be reached before hearing the shot (probably after being shot will not hear anything else) and over distances of 700 meters from his bullet has more energy than a.50 BMG projectile ( 12.7 x99mm), but with an indentation menor. Esse very bright weapons system is not composed only by the gun, but also equipping called a Kestrel 4000 to measure wind speed and direction, but another difference is its Advanced Ballistic Computer that makes the calculations necessary to adjust the gun for accuracy in shooting and even takes into account the rotation of Terra. Para create such a system which would get a performance so amazing was necessary to draw even a new caliber,. 408CheyTac
2500 yards heres the man for the job its accurate but so heavy 31 pounds without scope but maybe future military rifle if cheytac makes a variant of this
I like using it on call of duty one of the best weapons for quick scoping, one shot one kill, "we can't even see the people we shoot at with the naked eye"
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3Mosin-Nagat (Scoped)
Probably one of the toughest and most accurate military rifles ever. I have two 91/30's that shoot 1"-2" groups at 100 yards with open-sights. I hand-load a variety of different loads and I have yet to find one that the rifles won't group well with. This rifle was designed to be accurate and tough.
because is it a longrange and powerful
Great long range shooter. 100yds nothing for this fine shooting rifle.
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4Scoped Springfield Rifle
A classic World War 2 sniper rifle that surely one of the bestof all time.

aeromaxx777

All around the best Id put this one up against all of them in lreal theater conditions
I've always just loved it! Adorable in every way.
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5M40
Kept us alive many times. Great to provide cover fire.
Lt. Wulff Eure Force Recon (U. S. M. C. )retired 86-05
Hundreds of dead Tangos can't be wrong. Thanks to the snipers and designated marksmen who have been trained and are proficient with these systems. Semper Fi and thank you.
I use this weapon in Afghanistan as a Marine, and it is the best I have ever used, and is more accurate than all other weapons on this list... I have used them all.
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6Dragunov SVD
Once again soviet made. Reliable, stable and a great sniper rifle.
one of the coolest sniper rifles in the world

Dragunovsniper10

This is a legendary sniper rifle, it has a good range for such an outdated rifle and can still hold its own against many modern sniper rifles
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7Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper
I have one of these and it is such a great gun. Tough as nails, high powered, accurate, et cetera. They're really affordable too! An amazing gun.

8McMillan Tac-50

It has the world record for longest confirmed kill

lolipop101

9M24

I think close but no gold ring. More opinion speaking than actual expierence with weapons. Predjuice seems to always cloud ones judgement. Correct to a degree, but still not in the park. Several weapons out there that are beyond great. I am a average, no better shooter, had a one one half inch group with good wind at 496 yards with Accuracy International AW.50 BMG. That weapon trully rocks, will out shoot a Barrett M82/107 all day. I own both. Were I given a choice between the two the AI wins hands down. I have twenty five sniper rifles and every time I set eye 's on that
AI AW.50 BGMG me heart speeds up.
The M-24 and the M-40 are brothers, the 24 is a long action and the 40 is a short action. No two finer 7.62x51 NATO guns exist. Their accuracy even with crappy ammunition is always one minute or less. With good ammunition both rifles consistently shoot under one MOA. Gas guns have their place, there are many that shoot extremely well, but bolt guns will always shoot tighter. A well trained sniper with either the M24 or the M40 is a weapons system that can change the entire outcome on the battlefield.
A widely used and trusted sniper rifle

lolipop101

10M-21
It's actually an M14 EBR which stands for Enhanced Battle Rifle. It was first used in action but the US Navy SEALS. It is now the preferred Semi Automatic sniper rifle and used by more military and police forces around the world than any other rifle, including the H^^K G3
FOR SEMI AUTO THIS IS STILL THE BEST COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OUT THERE AND GUESS WHAT WE HAD HUNDREDS OF THEM TILL UNCLE SAM SAID WE NEED A NEW TOY OR CONTRACT FOR A BLACK RIFLE. YES TECHNO DUDES THINGS CHANGE BUT BALLISTICS DON'T ASK THE GUYS WHO SHOOT, BARRET IS ON TOP WITH THE 50 CAL TIME PROVEN, BUT NOW WE HAVE TO REINVENT THE WHEEL WITH NEW CALIBERS THAT WILL ULTIMATELY COST THE US TAX PAYER BILLIONS! TRAINING IS STILL KING!
This is probably the best sniper in the world. Semi-Automatic, can be used with or without a scoper, powerful, and best of all... MW2

The Contenders

11Barrett M107a1
Has the fastest semi-auto capabilities

lolipop101

Are you kidding this destroys the 82
I think barret is most powerful snipper

12Winchester Model 70

My 2011 M70.300 Win Mag w/ 4-16X Luepold puts 5 190 gr Sierra Matchkings into.400 inch groups while providing one of the smoothest actions and incredible factory triggers ever.

13PTRS-41

Not an actual sniper. Was an anti-tank rifle, but a truly amazing gun!

metallicaholic95

14Accuracy International L96A1
It's a real precision rifle. For instances the barret is not a sniper rifle. It's an anti-materiel weapon. The dragunov can't hit a head at 300 mts. The only rifles that deserve to be on the top ten are the m24 and m40
Is currently the Talibans most feared weapon in Afghanistan

lolipop101

15Barret M98B

Probably the best replacement, or equal to the Barret 50 cal. Although it is bolt action, it's muzzle velocity is high and it looks good. I believe that this sniper rifle DESERVES to be number 2 or even number 1.

I agree with you mate the Barrett m98b is just as good as the M82 barrett or as many people know the 50. Caliber

This is a really great rifle, definitely the perfect rifle for a good sniper. Doesn't deserve a spot in fourth with such good velocity and power.

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16Mark 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle

The ebr is a sniper used on a calm weather activity as it has extreme power but not a lot of speed as it is a semi automatic rifle the barret 50 caliber rifle is good for extreme conditioning weather and terrain (desert perhaps) as it maybe semi automatic but has a reduced kick recoil mechanism or an easier way to describe it is a tube slides back in instead of a horizontal recoil.

17M14 w/ Swarovski Scope

18Walther WA 2000

Goldeneye reloaded. Why isint Gambit sniper rifle on this list.

This is a great sniper rifle for long range. Better than the R-700. Good for sniping in combat and a little shorter than the M82 Barret 50 CAL.

19R700

This is not the standard infantry sniper rifle for nothing.

aeromaxx777

20.416 Barrett

Has much greater accuracy and range than barett 50 BMG

lolipop101

21DTA SRS

It has 3 different calibers that can be used,.308,.300 WM, and .338 lapua magnum, with inter-changeable barrels and is bull-pup coming in at just over 3 ft. Long

lolipop101

1/2 minute MOA can change cals in a minute super reliable just love it. Can go from a 243 to 308 and 300 win mag right up to 338 Lapua

Compact sniper rifle, great accuracy I would say

Said to be the shortest sniper rifle and their claims are they make more accurate rifles then both accuracy international and sako, witch are known to make some of the most, if not the most accurate and reliable sniper rifles in the world

13thmistral

22FN Special Police Rifle

23PSG 1

So silent, so lethal!
This silent combat sniper rifle is an ideal weapon for spying purposes.

24KNT-308

25M110
This Sniper Rifle was adopted by The U.S. navy Seals including Seal Team Six. It's 7.62x51mm round can blow off a head at 750 meters! Also its a version of the proven M4/M16 weapons
the biggest isn't the best (m85 barret 50. cal) you can get the same results from a smaller and quieter rifle like the M110.

26Parker Hale M82

Accurate, tough, superb trigger and a fantastic Kahles scope.

27Windrunner M96

28Scoped Kar98k

If you were smart you would pick a mauser k98k over a barret 50 cal. K98 is lighter more accurate and easier to fire than the barret. And really a PTRS antitank rifle at number 7 what!

29M1903 Springfield

30xm2010

The replacement for the m24 SWS
If it shoots the mk248 mod 0 or mk 248 mod 1.300 Winchester magnum that was ordered for the us military to be used with this rifle, it is said to reach 1370m/1500 yards

Its maximum effective range is certainly proved to be better then 1200m

13thmistral

31Accuracy International L115A3

What an jerk list! L115A3 should be ranked 1st... It holds the record for the longest kill shot And with.338 lapua, no other sniper can match it~~~

This rifle should be in number 1, with only.338 lapua it can compete with heavier rifle. Totally badass and also world record holder for the longest confirmed sniper kill. Awesome

32Barrett M99

Single shot chamber (meaning higher psi rates in the barrel),. 50 caliber with a 50 BMG. Anti-Material Rifle.

Awweccshon

33Istiglal IST-14.5 Anti-Material Rifle

34Scoped Lee-Enfield Rifle

35RSASS

36.300 Remington Ultra Magnum

37XM-21

7.62*51 NATO. Based off of the m14, composed of fiberglass and custom fitted for the shooter. Used in Vietnam. It had double the rifling than the m14 and had a range over 1000 yards accurately.

38Scoped M1 Garand

39Accuracy International AS50
Around the same power as the M82 but with A.50 moa which is impressive for.50 caliber. Able to penetrate through materials up to that of reinforced steel.

alleksas50

This is very accurate and has the world record for the largest sniper kill. It is also the Seal's favorite sniper rifle.

40MacMillan Tac-50

41Sako TRG-22

42Scoped Gewher 43 Rifle

43Scoped Arisaka

One of the best snipers made. The early ones anyway. Dead nuts accurate, and very reliable

44Mauser SP66

45XM-8

46FNH SCAR MK20 SSR 7.62

47FN Ballista

48Lobaev

49.270 Winchester

50Accuracy International AWM
Great weapon! It does the job without hesitation or trouble. And come on it made some of the longest shots ever up to 2km!

51Spingfield M1A Socom
Good accurate, hard hitting, durable, lightweight, and 20 round detachable magazine and 1913 rail system to add a good mounted scope for precise shots

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