The M24 was the primary sniper rifle of the U.S. Army from 1988 until the 2010s, but has been replaced by the M2010 and M110, faster firing semi-automatic sniper rifles with greater range.

The MK-22 precision sniper rifle sights view a target on the range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 22, 2023. (Spc. Michael Schwenk/U.S. Army National Guard photo) ...

The U.S. military's most elite troops could soon be armed with a sniper ... Oct. 22, 2023. The MK-22 replaced the Army’s existing M2010 and M107 sniper rifles. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Army’s top three sniper rifles—M24, Mk-22, and M110—each offer unique strengths suited for different missions.

The M24 served as the U.S. Army’s primary sniper rifle for decades, valued for its precision and reliability. However, advancements in weapon technology and evolving combat needs led to the ...

The standard U.S. Army sniper rifle at the time of America’s entrance in the war was a Model 1903 rifle fitted with the Model 1913 prismatic “Musket Sight” made by the Warner & Swasey Co.

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Marine Corps has achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC) for the MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) a year ahead of schedule. This modular rifle replaces ...

The Army announced in 2021 that it would also replace its M107 sniper rifle and M2010 enhanced sniper rifle with the Mk22 Mod 0. At the time, the Army sought to purchase 2,800 Mk22 Mod 0 rifles by ...

The U.S. Army school graduated its first active-duty female sniper in November, the Army recently announced. Sgt. Maciel Hay, a cavalry scout with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe, was one of s… ...

U.S. Army Sgt. Maciel Hay, a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, ... direct rifle fire against enemy targets as a sniper team members, ...

Used by the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, snipers fulfill a specialized role in military operations. ... All U.S. military sniper rifles undergo exhaustive tests for accuracy, ...