This is all quite true, but the thing is the word "sniper" has a very
negative connotation with the news media and the sheeple. The only
reason why a news outlet would characterize any rifle with the
term "sniper rifle" is to denigrate it, making it easier for the
sheeple to vote for new restrictions.

--- In ArkansasShooters@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry Hemby" <w1nra@...>
wrote:
>
> Sniper rifles were part of almost every military rifle system as
> each one had special modifications to put them in "sniper rifle"
> group. Mods were to make them more accurate over longer distances.
> Usually by adding special "scope" sites, etc.
> Most rifles from the Mauser, Arisaka (Japan) and the Garand were
> modified for this type of longer range shooting.
> By the same token many were modified to make them lighter, more
> compact, shorter etc. for use by paratroopers. Many had/have
folding
> stocks, shorter barrels, higher capacity, and some normally semi-
> autos have full auto select.
>
> This particular case of shooting police was probably in the range
of
> 25 to 50 yards so there was no need for a "SNIPER CLASS WEAPON".
>
> I have talked with some vets from Korea and VietNam about the
Garand
> and they all say it was an excellent weapon and probably the best
> for it's time. Even the "normal" models were very accurate and
> capable of long range shots with very good results.
>
> Jerry
>