Posted on Apr 20, 2024

American sniper in Ukraine says his unit prefers Soviet-era rifles because bullets are easier to...

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Jonathan Poquette is currently serving as a sniper in Ukraine, and he said that his unit prefers AK-74 rifles, which are chambered for 5.45×39mm rounds.

"The reason why our unit in particular preferred the AK-74 platforms is because that weapon system is plentiful for the Ukrainians and Russians."

American sniper in Ukraine says his unit prefers Soviet-era rifles because bullets are easier to...

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LTC Eugene Chu

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Stealing from the enemy for your own use is good. It means you get stronger while they get weaker. It also means not having to waste time or explosive to destroy their stock.

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