Posted on Jan 18, 2014
U.S. Army Acquires Six "Smart" Rifles; Up To $27,000 Each.
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"I would say we're at a 70 percent first-shot success probability at 1,000 yards....with inexperienced shooters."
The annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas is ongoing and one of these new "smart" rifles was featured. What are your opinions or thoughts about it? Article cited below.
The annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas is ongoing and one of these new "smart" rifles was featured. What are your opinions or thoughts about it? Article cited below.
LAS VEGAS -- The U.S. military has begun testing several so-called smart rifles made by the applied technology start-up TrackingPoint Inc., company officials said. The Army is rumored to have acqui...
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More waste of money on an overpriced weapons system them some politician is getting kick backs on.
I'm not a weapons expert but I seriously doubt that $27,000 can be justified for one gun.
I'm not a weapons expert but I seriously doubt that $27,000 can be justified for one gun.
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12 Year Old Girl Hits target at 1000 Yards
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I've seen these in action, and I must say they are baaaad-asss! There's a video on YouTube of a 12 year old girl making a 1,000 yard shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfpZjTOyiFA
I'll say again, there's no replacement for a well trained soldier, but this sure jump starts some sniper possibilities.
Cost would come down with larger batch construction, as would weight (think of 1st gen "Starlight scope" NVG's).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfpZjTOyiFA
I'll say again, there's no replacement for a well trained soldier, but this sure jump starts some sniper possibilities.
Cost would come down with larger batch construction, as would weight (think of 1st gen "Starlight scope" NVG's).
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PO1 Glenn Boucher
Nothing bought by the government ever comes down in price and the cost will only be inflated gradually until it "meets specifications".
Political greed at its finest here.
Political greed at its finest here.
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I think its a great idea, but at this time, do we really need it as we are downsizing and there is already budget cuts preventing service members from going to certain schools/getting the gear they need?
Maybe in the near future if funding improves?
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