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Old 05-13-11, 05:30 PM   #11
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I heard the Browning 50. was used as a sniper in Vietnam, and could shoot for a few Kilometers.
It's still used as a sniper rifle today and has been used to great effect in Afghanistan. Some targets having been over a mile away. Just saw a show about it (.50 cal Sniper Rifle) on the Military Channel.
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