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    DirtMerchant: diverdon: Fred_C_Dobbs: Thanks for your latest replies, I'll take them all into consideration. To everyone who has contributed: BIG THANKS! I had never expected to get this much feedback and help, and for that I'm extremely grateful. I will now shift my focus to the writing...
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    DirtMerchant: What I meant was not if I could duct tape a scope to a rifle -- what I meant was to ask which scopes work best at ELR shooting. Bender: Thanks. That video helped a lot, now I know what kind of rounds my shooter will use =) VaRandy: I assume that's the Wildcat you were talking...
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    Fred_C_Dobbs: Thanks you for addressing all my questions individually; makes it a lot easier for me later on. Also thanks for exmplaing everything so good. I have a few questions on what you've just said: Rifles -- Magnum Lapua and McMillan TAC-50 have both been tested in actual warzones, and...
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    Ok so, I've recieved a lot of helpful advice, for which I am incredibly thankful. Much of what I've recieved is by PM and while I have responded independently to these people (you know who you are =)), I realize there's a bit of a confusion still in here as to what I'm trying to accomplish. I'll...
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    Bender: I looked up the Anzio 20mm rifle, and while it looks extremely badass, wouldn't that big rounds reduce a normal human to slush? Wheras a .408 or .50 would go clean through (provided that you don't hit any bones), and just leave a small hole. While the target is not entirely human, the...
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    remyrw: Yeah okay, 35" is quite a lot. But the shot is still within the realm of possiblity. I was unsure if bullets could even fly that far, or if the spread would be so much that hitting would be like trying to shoot a firecracker at the moon. =) Yes, the visibility is an issue. That's one of...
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    Help a writer out?

    remyrw: Amazing! This is what I was looking for -- Thank you very much. A 10" diameter in spread isn't very much is it? That's about the width of a torso. It is a special bullet for a very special target -- A bomb simply would not work on this target. And even if blowing up the target remotely...
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    Bender: He has hours to set up the shot. The target will be stopping at a zebra crossing, which he can keep red for a longer period of time (at least a couple of minutes). He also has direct access to live satellites (it's sci-fi) so his "spotter" will alert him of the target a few blocks...
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    Erud: Thanks for those terms I will keep them in mind. Google gives me very little on those abbreviations though -- could you explain what they mean and why it would make for a more believable character? Also, you believe a shot at 5000 yards would be possible with enough time to set up the...
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    Bender: Thanks for replying -- If 5000 is a "no way" where would you put the "yes way"? Could you elaborate a bit on the "whys" to your choices? Also is there a reason for choosing lighter weaponry than .408? KUSA: Arrange a date =) TOP PREDATOR: Thanks for your pointers! I realize my...
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    Help a writer out?

    Hello! I'm currently working on a novel in which I want to have conclusive over-the-top precision shot scene near the end. As my knowledge on firearms are extremly limited I thought I'd ask you guys for advice. Even if the novel has elements of sci-fi -- allowing for minor suspensions of...
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