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The US Marine Corps' deadliest sniper might never have become one if it weren't for a wild night of drinking and a fake toothache, new book reveals
With 103 confirmed kills and hundreds more probable, Mawhinney is the deadliest sniper in Marine Corps history ... with his first sniper rifle, a Remington 700 with 3—9x Redfield scope, learned ...
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The Marines are honoring the type of rifle and scope used by the Corps' deadliest sniper
The modern Marine Corps sniper program was born in the jungles ... a modified version of the Model 700 Remington 7.62mm bolt-action rifle that was first introduced in 1966. The early Marine ...
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Top 10 sniper rifles that can kill in 1 bullet
With roots dating back to 1966, the USMC M40 stands as a timeless sniper rifle classic. Built on the Remington 700/40X bolt action and refined by armorers at Marine Corps Base Quantico ...