The hunter vs Military sniper

[JoeC]

I've been thinking about this. If you pitted a professional hunter with all available gear to choose from versus a military sniper and his gear, who do you think would be better?

The sniper has the advantage of very professional training and high end equipment.

The hunter has the advantage of experience.

One area the sniper would probably win is extended range around say...800-1000 yards. But then a lot of civilian marksman can hit targets at that distance just as easily, some with iron sights even.

Lets put the competition to around 200-600 yards.

As for weapons, any weapon is applicable.

You know, that brings up another point. I've often wondered about a dependability/efficiency comparison between military sniper weapons and hunting rifles.

Anyways, discuss.

[elSquid]

I've been thinking about this. If you pitted a professional hunter with all available gear to choose from versus a military sniper and his gear, who do you think would be better?

The sniper has the advantage of very professional training and high end equipment.

The hunter has the advantage of experience.

The sniper can call for arty and airstrikes.

The hunter wears a dayglow orange vest.



-- Michael

[doc1buc]

Dude, seriously, Sniper would wax the hunter. Ever hear of counter-hunter deer? Didn't think so.

[Ten Rounder]

At least the hunter can stand up to take a pee, and the hunter will have a stash of beer.

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

You make it seem like hunters go out on the prowl for hours stalking a deer. All too often 'hunting' means driving on a dirt road until you see a deer, getting out, and shooting it.

[Maltese Falcon]

The hunter has the advantage of experience.

A sniper may have much more experience, especially with targets who know you are trying to "engage" them.

I vote mil-sniper on my team any day.

[Doheny]

A sniper may have much more experience, especially with targets who know you are trying to "engage" them.

I vote mil-sniper on my team any day.

I agree. Look at the number of confirmed kills some of this guys have: http://www.snipercentral.com/snipers.htm

How many people have even seen that many deer???

[professionalcoyotehunter]

What if you are a trained Sniper who is a hunter?

[Bobula]

Only chance a hunter would have is if it was a non tree stand tree bow hunter.

[30Cal]

I'm going to vote for the paid professional.

[RP1911]

Early on in the Lebanese civil war circa 1973, the Seminov was used for sniping and had much success until better equipment was sent in from 'supporting' countries on each side.

The weaponry evolved to Dragunovs predominantly on one side and M14s and AR15s on the other side.

[Maltese Falcon]

....dang, all this sniper talk, makes we want to dig out "Enemy at the Gates" from my collection for refresher view.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

I think the sniper in Saving Private Ryan was much better.

[Maltese Falcon]

I think the sniper in Saving Private Ryan was much better.

Yep, I agree. Unfortunately, his best parts only last about 5 minutes in the tower.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

I agree.