Thread: NZ Defence Force to buy 82 new high-tech rifles for $4 million

Originally Posted by gadgetman

What is the military roll of these things? My pick is they are primarily more portable anti equipment rather than anti personnel, though personnel will usually be caught in the equipment. Built to use a range of off the shelf ammo with various terminal properties.


I can well imagine our guys punching well above their weight against other countries forces, it's the kiwi way.

I saw it many times when I was serving. We whooped the Aussies, Brits and the Yanks in speed and accuracy on a number of occasions.

Anyone can develop the skill to shoot well but the focus and discipline to shoot well while shit is happening is the result of good training and frequent practise. I was hitting the 1800 yard target well with my .338 at the Toby shoot but I am not so sure anymore that I would have been able to if it was returning fire and the buggers mates were out flanking me.