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The British Soldier · October 11, 2005, 10:59 AM

I'd pick the .22.
Why: I guess it is the classic scenario of sniper v soldier. The Ruger gives you the capability to move stalk the other man with the shotgun, but to ensure that you do so in an intelligent way. You could show the opponent a quick look and then fall back to a pre-prepared hide, bring him in and shoot him. Snipers don't get into snap shooting contests. The other guy has an intimidating weapon, which will be quite lethal but with less accuracy and iron sights. Assuming you have a good optical sight one could put a .22 into the other guy's head and it's game over. The round is quite lethal in the right place.
What a macabre subject - interesting though!

October 11, 2005, 10:59 AM	#3
The British Soldier Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2005 Location: England...that green and pleasasnt land. Posts: 295	I'd pick the .22. Why: I guess it is the classic scenario of sniper v soldier. The Ruger gives you the capability to move stalk the other man with the shotgun, but to ensure that you do so in an intelligent way. You could show the opponent a quick look and then fall back to a pre-prepared hide, bring him in and shoot him. Snipers don't get into snap shooting contests. The other guy has an intimidating weapon, which will be quite lethal but with less accuracy and iron sights. Assuming you have a good optical sight one could put a .22 into the other guy's head and it's game over. The round is quite lethal in the right place. What a macabre subject - interesting though! __________________ Mike When you're wounded and left on Afghanistan's plains And the women come out to cut up what remains Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains An' go to your Gawd like a soldier. Rudyard Kipling.