The M24 was the primary sniper rifle of the U.S. Army from 1988 until the 2010s, but has been replaced by the M2010 and M110, faster firing semi-automatic sniper rifles with greater range.

Despite a brief period of ambiguity wrought by budget-jousting among lawmakers in Congress, the Army’s new and improved sniper rifle is alive and well. Heckler & Koch showed off its M110A1 7.

Army squads’ designated marksmen have been using the M110A1 7.62mm semi-automatic sniper rifle — but threats have evolved and U.S. soldiers deserve the best rifle for the job.

The Army has officially selected a fresh optic to go with its brand new Precision Sniper Rifle.. Oregon-based sightmaker Leupold will furnish the service with its Mark 5HD 5-25×56 rifle scope to ...

In the mid-1980s the U.S. Army decided it needed to replace the service’s existing sniper rifle, the M21 sniping rifle, with a new weapon. The M21, based on the M14 battle rifle, dated to the ...

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 ...

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The M24 was the primary sniper rifle of the U.S. Army from 1988 until the 2010s but has been replaced by the M2010 and M110, faster-firing semi-automatic sniper rifles with greater range.

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 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.

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 ...

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, ...