Marines Use New Sharpshooter Rifle In Afghanistan -- BBC
Royal Marines in Afghanistan have begun using a new long-range rifle in their fight against the Taliban.
Members of 40 Commando have deployed the Sharpshooter on the front line in Helmand province for about a fortnight now, the Ministry of Defence said.
The semi-automatic weapon - the first new infantry combat rifle in more than 20 years - is more accurate over long distances with higher calibre rounds.
More than 400 were bought in January as a £1.5m urgent operational requirement.
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My Comment: This is going to have an immediate impact. 800m gives the Royal Marines an advatage in distance that the Taliban will have difficulty in overcoming.