And snipers did shoot at greater distances. Not entirely true, most hits were probably made below 400 meters.
Still you see allot of semi autos in use such as the M-21 (a scoped and accurized version of the M-14) for use against close to medium ranged, fast moving targets. At these ranges nothing can compare to the consistency of a bolt gun.
Today, with the improvement in optics, rifles and mounting equipment, snipers regularly make 1000 M + shots. When sniping at that close a range then "tack driving" accuracy isn't as important as rapid fire capability, especially when engaging mobile infantry. The thing is, back it WWII the optics were not good enough to be of any use past say, 600 meters tops and most kills were between 150 to 300 Meters. Most Semi Autos can not compete with a bolt gun at those distances, there are a few but they are outrageously expensive as compared to a bolt action and will always lack the dependability. You are correct, a bolt gun is preferred when doing true precision shooting out to 1000 Meters and more. Please anyone feel free to tell me I'm talking nonsense if I am. I was under the impression SLR's were not ideal for use by a sniper as they tend to affect the optics more and so need re-sighting quite often? I suppose the role of a sniper (chosing the correct target and avoiding detection) would eliminate the need for a SLR as close combat would be unecessary. As a collector's item great! As a shooter, have it checked by a gunsmith first.your life might be on the line.CHRISCHA wrote:Very nice looking weapon. The G43 shoots pretty much like an FN49 and is a handsome rifle. He had hoped I would just buy it and shoot some other day when he wasn't around to witness the gruesome results. I guess the huge amount of money involved (200) had greater value to him. His fear was why he was selling it anyhow, yet he said nothing. The seller, a gun expert (and friend?) later confessed to me that that he had very real concerns that the gun would blowup in my face while he watched.
I took possession of the G43 at a gun range and produced 8mm ammo on the spot to "check it out". VERY FEW G41's & G43's have matching parts especially the bolts and boltcarriers which are extremely important in a hot loaded 8mm mauser.
It did of course have the scope rails machined in and I got rid of it after a few months because I was too uncomfortable with its locking system. The historical value speaks for itself but as far as fit and finish, it was on a par with an SKS. Just for your info, I owned and shot a G43 about 20 years ago and I only payed about $200 for it, the going rate at that time.
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