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"Sniper" is a military qualification, something you have to go to a special school to earn. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - DMR vs. SPR.....the real difference? Sniper rifles are generally bolt action rifles, but can also be semi-automatic. can all be brought up in this discussion. Some designated marksman rifles will have some type of optical sight with a higher magnification level than the standard issue rifle. Mod0 and Mod1 SPRs have 18" barrels and SDMRs have 20" barrels. Different optics are used. Conversely, some nations have also built rifles that were designed for the designated marksman from the ground up. Bercsény László Különleges Műveleti Zászlóalj", https://peosoldier.army.mil/newpeo/Equipment/Temp.asp?id=IW_M14, "M39 Enhanced Marksmanship Rifle - US Special Operations - Weapons", "SRCSGT - 10 - The Marine Corps Systems Command desires to collect information regarding potential rifle scopes to be utilized on Sniper Rifles (M40A3, M107, Mk11, Mk 12, M14 DMR and M39 EMR). Jesus came to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Option 2A: 18" barrel Slightly less velocity, moderately better handling Option 2B: 20" barrel They are build for different missions, although similiar. However, some designated marksman rifles, such as the Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle or the USMC Squad Advanced Marksman Rifle are fitted with scopes with similar magnification. In most cases, a designated marksman rifle will share the caliber and possibly even the ammunition type used by standard issue rifles. The SPR, the SAM-R, the SDM-R, ect. I started working with the SPR program in 5th SFGA late 1998. For example, until October 2015, when the M4 carbine was approved as the new standard issue rifle, the M16A4 rifle was still standard issue throughout the United States Marine Corps. That's what I luv about this place, some real sharp guys around here that can help. I'd like to make my next build a "replica" of one but which one?Thanks all in advance...... 2" for the most part. Classic examples include the M14, FN FAL, AR-10 and Heckler & Koch G3. This was a Special Operations reciever to be added to the shooters tool box (add upper to standard M4) for a semi auto sniper rifle for target rich eviroments when you didn't have a semi auto 7.62 rifle (remember standard sniper rifle is the M24 at the time). A sniper rifle is not a class of weapon. DMRs often share some basic characteristics with sniper rifles when compared to the weapons carried by others in the DM's platoon. The DMR and SPR probably pre-date the Recce. From my own research, they are all intended to sniper-ize the infantry rifle.

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You deserve a medal!!! Also, some rifles, such as the F88S Austeyr, have a barrel that is the same length as the standard service rifle.

A designated marksman rifle (DMR) is the scoped high-precision weapon system used by modern infantries in the designated marksman (DM) role. First the SPR orginally stood for Special Purpose Reciever (then Rifle).

Most designated marksman rifles are based on an assault rifle that is currently issued by a nation's military, or on a battle rifle that was formerly issued.

There are designations to the SPR and DMR whereas not the Recce.

Have read much about "DMR" rifle and "SPR" type rifle, and I'm wondering, really, what IS the difference?