usmc snipers



sgt. robert montanaro, from 3rd light armored reconnaissance battalion, readjusts his sights on a mark-12 designated marksman rifle during a live-fire exercise at sahl sinjar, iraq, april 27, 2009. montanaro says he likes the addition of the suppressor, because of its ability to make shooters stealthier.
(official u.s. marine corps photo by cpl alan addison)


marines from 3rd light armored reconnaissance battalion, regimental combat team 8 conduct a live-fire exercise using their new mark-12 designated marksman rifle at sahl sinjar, iraq, april 27, 2009. although the mark-12 looks a lot like an m-4 carbine or an m-16 variant, it has advanced features such as a suppressor, medium tactical scope and an adjustable bipod.
(official u.s. marine corps photo by cpl alan addison)


chief warrant officer christian wade, battalion gunner for 3rd light armored reconnaissance battalion adjusts the scope on a mark-12 designated marksman rifle during a live-fire exercise at sahl sinjar, iraq, april 27, 2009. wade says the medium tactical scope is a key factor in making the mark-12 such an accurate weapon.
(official u.s. marine corps photo by cpl alan addison)
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