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US Soldier using an experimental flat-top receiver Colt Model 656 variation on the M16A1, with an M84 Scope. Vietnam, late 1960s period. (lemmy.world)
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[–] teft@piefed.social 1 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

He’s not just famous in the US but also internationally in marksman circles because he held the record for longest sniper kill shot by anyone for like 3 decades. I only gave the marines part because he still holds that record. He’s been surpassed by 10 or so other shooters since the early 2000s.