December 12th, 2020
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Read part one of this series atThe No.
4 MK I (T) Sniper: A Solid Foundationand part three atThe No.
4 MK I (T) Sniper: At the Range.
Leaving the factory, the No.
While that doesnt sound impressive today, individual rifles performed much better given a choice in ammo.
But frontline snipers werent entirely helpless in ammo choice.
Snipers also carried five rounds of armor piercing and five rounds of tracer.
AP was also used to fire into concrete bunkers.
Even missing the intended target caused the bullet to ricochet within like a lethal bee.
Where It Counts
Regarding the service rifle, a Capt.
And that speaks volumes for the man, the rifle and the ammunition.
These were minimum standards.
Selectivity of targets was stressed, and training given in recognition of enemy badges of rank.
The gear load taken afield was light.
British snipers didnt intend to stay out for days.
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The Matchless Enfield .303 No.
4 MK I (T) Sniper
