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MB21 · March 14, 2013, 08:40 PM

So I am curious, what really classifies something as a "sniper rifle?" I got in an argument today with a guy I know who thinks most bolt rifles are snipers, not hunting. Personally, I see a sniper such as the M24 as just a hunting rifle. Unless something in history is highly considered as a sniper, such as a Mosin or Springfield '03, I really don't see how there is any difference. But this is just one 18 year old's opinion.

March 14, 2013, 08:40 PM	#1
MB21 Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Posts: 77	Sniper Rifle vs Hunting Rifle So I am curious, what really classifies something as a "sniper rifle?" I got in an argument today with a guy I know who thinks most bolt rifles are snipers, not hunting. Personally, I see a sniper such as the M24 as just a hunting rifle. Unless something in history is highly considered as a sniper, such as a Mosin or Springfield '03, I really don't see how there is any difference. But this is just one 18 year old's opinion.