Hi,
I'm looking to get some help that will give me a strong basis for a fictional rifle in a novel I'm writing. The novel is focused on the role of a military sniper. But I am struggling on what to give my character in terms of equipment (weapons) as there is such a huge variety of platforms out there that all seem very appealing.
Because of the high volume of custom rifles out there I decided I would do the same for my character's rifle. But I'm a little torn between calibres and so I wanted to ask for input on this seeing as I haven't fired a weapon myself. Although I do intend to own a rifle, but that's further down the line.
The requirement I'm looking for in the rifle is to be capable of shooting accurately between 600 - 1200 meters, but also capable of longer ranges and having a high level of power once it hits it's target. I have seen famous rifles such as the Tac-338, and although it's a great rifle, I know everyone would likely scream Chris Kyle rip-off. So there's that.
I am particular to the Accuracy International ATAICS Chassis.
I really like the look of this rifle, but I'm pretty sure it's only capable of firing a .308 round. If I could chamber it in .338 I would but I know a gun enthusiast would cry foul, and rightfully so I think. So my search begins with two questions..
1. What calibre and bullet would meet this requirement?
2. If I did want to create a custom rifle, is it possible to create a rifle based on the ATAICS chassis?
I'm looking to get some help that will give me a strong basis for a fictional rifle in a novel I'm writing. The novel is focused on the role of a military sniper. But I am struggling on what to give my character in terms of equipment (weapons) as there is such a huge variety of platforms out there that all seem very appealing.
Because of the high volume of custom rifles out there I decided I would do the same for my character's rifle. But I'm a little torn between calibres and so I wanted to ask for input on this seeing as I haven't fired a weapon myself. Although I do intend to own a rifle, but that's further down the line.
The requirement I'm looking for in the rifle is to be capable of shooting accurately between 600 - 1200 meters, but also capable of longer ranges and having a high level of power once it hits it's target. I have seen famous rifles such as the Tac-338, and although it's a great rifle, I know everyone would likely scream Chris Kyle rip-off. So there's that.
I am particular to the Accuracy International ATAICS Chassis.
I really like the look of this rifle, but I'm pretty sure it's only capable of firing a .308 round. If I could chamber it in .338 I would but I know a gun enthusiast would cry foul, and rightfully so I think. So my search begins with two questions..
1. What calibre and bullet would meet this requirement?
2. If I did want to create a custom rifle, is it possible to create a rifle based on the ATAICS chassis?