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NickB79

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18. Suppressed .22 rimfires were widely used in Chechnya

Reply to R. Daneel Olivaw (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 03:56 PM

Dec 2012

By both the Russians and the rebels.

Quiet and deadly in the hands of a trained marksman who can make headshots.

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Take Assault Weapons first, then let's get the Sniper Rifles [View all] WastedSaint Dec 2012 OP

I know this will ruffle the feathers of the gun crowd, R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2012 #1

With a .22 ??? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #4

This guy likes playing with meat and it proves a point. .22 LR is enables mass WastedSaint Dec 2012 #23

Even a .22 LR will go through both sides of a human head at 100 yards with almost no recoil. WastedSaint Dec 2012 #11

All you need is one shot. R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2012 #93

Suppressed .22 rimfires were widely used in Chechnya NickB79 Dec 2012 #18

I caught a lot of flack in the DU gun club a few months ago for suggesting it. R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2012 #67

Actually... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #2

Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Illinois just went Republican... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #5

HULA HOOPS... ...FLYING CARS... ...NIXON... ...THE FUT... slackmaster Dec 2012 #6

Fritz the Cat! Scootaloo Dec 2012 #88

and how does this relate to the topic? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #10

Here's How: Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #24

illinois just went republican...? How so...? Mel Content Dec 2012 #99

See post #24 Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #101

This will not end well. slackmaster Dec 2012 #3

How is that? I speak the truth. Do you not want to hear the truth? nt WastedSaint Dec 2012 #12

If you are serious, which I doubt very much, you are making a mistake that many gun control... slackmaster Dec 2012 #22

I'm not demanding too much. I'm demanding semi autos today. WastedSaint Dec 2012 #25

You are admitting that you would create the slippery slope which the right uses as a talking point slackmaster Dec 2012 #29

It's not a slippery slope it's a reality. You want to shoot guns go join the army. WastedSaint Dec 2012 #42

okay then... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #50

You are desperately out of tune with the thinking of a majority of US voters on this slackmaster Dec 2012 #56

Mistake nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #39

Are you including semi-auto handguns in the "today" category? Bake Dec 2012 #63

Yes, the OP says they want to ban all guns obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #95

What is your plan to Jenoch Dec 2012 #80

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..... obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #15

I've read your posts. Obviously you're on the pro gun side. No wonder you don't like the ugly WastedSaint Dec 2012 #19

I missed your post , I agree former-republican Dec 2012 #21

. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #26

I won't support a ban on bolt action rifles former-republican Dec 2012 #8

Same here. About 80% of my collection consists of bolt-action rifles. slackmaster Dec 2012 #9

For me it's pretty much the only type of target shooting I do former-republican Dec 2012 #14

I shoot HighPower oneshooter Dec 2012 #100

If the party plaform was amended to ban sniper rifles, would you still vote Democratic? nt WastedSaint Dec 2012 #28

I'd vote for sane, reasonable Democrats who opposed that plank in the platform slackmaster Dec 2012 #30

There it is obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #44

Yes, there it is. I wonder how many of us can see this for what it is? slackmaster Dec 2012 #58

Yup obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #61

They're all just as deadly. Also the average hunting bolt action has 2-3x the power of an AR15 round WastedSaint Dec 2012 #13

I stated what I support former-republican Dec 2012 #16

Oh, I get what you're saying obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #17

If the party plaform was amended to ban sniper rifles, would you still vote Democratic? nt WastedSaint Dec 2012 #27

There's no such thing as a sniper rifle but I think you know that already... former-republican Dec 2012 #37

"There's no such thing as an Assault Rifle either." Is that what you're going to say next? nt WastedSaint Dec 2012 #48

"There's no such thing as an Assault Rifle either" former-republican Dec 2012 #53

It is a start etherealtruth Dec 2012 #20

A little justice in this thread so far as well. WastedSaint Dec 2012 #31

The only justice in your post a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #34

It's open season on the NRA now. No bag limit. nt WastedSaint Dec 2012 #35

So you're for mob justice a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #38

This is a Democratic Discussion board, gun nuttery is not welcome. You're precious is WastedSaint Dec 2012 #45

This is an open discussion board a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #55

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I don't think you've been here long enough to tell anyone what's welcome and what's not. Bake Dec 2012 #75

That is great and welcome etherealtruth Dec 2012 #43

Had I been on the jury, I would have voted to Leave It Alone RomneyLies Dec 2012 #65

So now we're hiding posts that take any position other than "take all the guns away." Sweet. Bake Dec 2012 #72

" There actually IS such a thing as a .50 cal sniper rifle with a high-powered scope" former-republican Dec 2012 #79

All I know is it's the one used by the military snipers. Bake Dec 2012 #83

That's a stretch but yes the design of the rifle was to engage and disable material targets former-republican Dec 2012 #87

To the jurors who didn't understand the bridge reference... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #86

See, this is how those who want gun control lose the debate. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #32

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Okay... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #36

What's the difference between a deer rifle and a sniper rifle? WastedSaint Dec 2012 #51

sigh... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #59

If that's the plan, count me out on banning anything now. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #46

They don't get it RegieRocker Dec 2012 #64

Two things matter in these massacres, muzzle velocity and rate of fire. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #69

There is one thing they understand: RegieRocker Dec 2012 #76

I doubt your "no grandfathering" idea would pass Constitutional muster against Ex Post Facto laws pop topcan Dec 2012 #94

I'm just about there too. Bake Dec 2012 #81

They won't stop until we have NO guns RegieRocker Dec 2012 #89

So wtf do think a sniper rifle IS?? cliffordu Dec 2012 #47

Agent Provocateur perhaps? Vinnie From Indy Dec 2012 #40

I've got beer and pizza money that says you are correct, sir. a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #41

This guy is as subtle as a hurricane. Vinnie From Indy Dec 2012 #49

Thank you for the cheers a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #52

I have many experiences! slackmaster Dec 2012 #60

That episode convinced me to keep spares around a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #68

I keep spare eyeglass too even though mine are VERY expensive slackmaster Dec 2012 #73

okay... another item for my want list... n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #77

I bought the full set of Get Smart too. slackmaster Dec 2012 #78

I haven't seen Get Smart in ages (I won't count the movie as part of the series...) a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #82

re: "I haven't seen Get Smart in ages" discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #96

great show, great subtext... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #97

HA! +1 Glassunion Dec 2012 #62

yup jpak Dec 2012 #71

Let me consult my old Magic 8-Ball, Vinnie slackmaster Dec 2012 #74

Bingo Marrah_G Dec 2012 #98

wow... fuck all those people who hunt for food... ProdigalJunkMail Dec 2012 #54

And if you live in the country and have coyotes nearby, you're just outta luck. Bake Dec 2012 #85

or your kids. RegieRocker Dec 2012 #90

True, of course. Bake Dec 2012 #91

Yes, and all the gangs and drug cartels that operate in the US Puzzledtraveller Dec 2012 #57

since he didn't get what he wanted here and got locked out, he took it to the Gungeon. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #66

Sniper rifle? Give me a break SpartanDem Dec 2012 #84

Nope, sorry. My dad had a deer rifle that he used for hunting deer. kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #92

WastedSaint is now MIRTedSaint. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #102

Good. This Thread Was A Gift To Our Resident Gun Enthusiasts. (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #103