long-range rifle

Marksman's precision firearm

A long-range rifle is a firearm designed to hit targets at extended distances, typically beyond 500 meters.

These rifles feature precision barrels, powerful optics, and calibers with flat trajectories: The sniper carried a long-range rifle chambered in .338 Lapua.

Used by military marksmen, competitive shooters, and hunters pursuing game across open terrain.

Related

bolt-action · target · kill zone · distance · bullet drop · caliber · barrel · ammunition · bipod · prone position · crosshairs · ballistics · hunting · military · sharpshooter · trajectory · windage · prone

Opposites
effective engagement distance

long-range riflepistol

Compact one-handed firearm

handgun · derringer · sidearm · pocket pistol · sawed-off shotgun

combat role and engagement type

long-range riflesubmachine gun

Compact automatic pistol-caliber firearm

machine pistol · trench gun · melee weapon · bayonet · combat knife

Family

long, longer, longest, length, lengthen, lengthy, elongate, elongation, range

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG