From: Adam Flinton 

Frank Haber wrote:
> The M1 Garand in 1934 was a dandy thousand-yard weapon.  The gas-driven
> action slowed the recoil and the clatter enough to let you get at least
> one off in peace.  For the second shot I'd take a bolt-action, perhaps.
>

I'm sure there are very accurate self loading rifles.

> And the Garand, tuned and tightened, was a winner in target
> competition.  The ?Marine 1000-yd competiton was mostly with iron sights
> (!).
>

Same as Bisley

http://www.army.mod.uk/sportandadventure/clubs/target_shooting/

Between 300 & 1100 yards. Iron sights. There is a special category for
those with telescopic sights & non std ammunition.

> Its .30-06 military round would go through armor that would stop a .308
> NATO, as well.  Which brings up my question: what body armor will stop
> an AK at point-blank?
>

.303 lee enfield was/is a bit like that. Nice gun though a bit heavy (which
is usefull as a club I suppose).


> o the shit they hand out to the troops?
> o anything a smart momma could buy?
>
> ...and (unpatriotic question) Will the back panel stop a .223?

WRT body armour it's a mobility question. you can get plates which will
protect you from a range of rounds & even an explosive (e.g. that worn
by the EOD ppl).

However....once you get to the stage of not being able to bend & the
fact that you can't do anything other than walk & then not that far
etc.coz of the weight....

Also it depends on the range.

Also also I know of proper snipers who prefer headshots.

Adam

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