[sniper4119]

Originally Posted by Guns N' Coffee ↗

Copy of Steyr HS .50
Most were probably shipped over from Iran.

Correct.

Despite a U.S. protest, in 2005 the Austrian Interior Ministry issued an export license to Steyr to sell 800 .50-caliber sniper rifles to Iran.

"We asked the Iranians to give us a certificate stating that the end user of the weapons would be the Iranian police" an Austrian government spokesman explained, adding that the Iranians "would use it to protect the country's borders and to combat drug trafficking." That's not exactly how Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani saw it, telling reporters, "Now our snipers can target the enemy in their armored personnel carriers and concrete bunkers."

[sniper4119]

Originally Posted by Poster101 ↗

did HAMAS really think they would have time to set up sniper nests with their kill teams as they actually get close enough to IDF soldiers before they get wiped out. All the fighting appears to be HAMAS popping out of a hole, frantically running to shoot an RPG and running back before they get droned out of existence.

Their doctrine is to work in mobile sniper teams of 3-6 men. 1 man carries the rifle, 2 man carries a PKM, 3 man carries an RPG. Sniper fires first and initiates the ambush or priority kill. Immediately after the first shot, PKM opens fire and both pins the target, and covers the exfil of the sniper. RPG gunner is used to either take out any armor that may try to kill them, or take out stacks of troops attempting to breach the hide. Double these roles for 6 man elements. All of this was pioneered in Iraq. We could counter it well enough, but it was complex.

[OmniJackal]

Originally Posted by sniper4119 ↗

Their doctrine is to work in mobile sniper teams of 3-6 men. 1 man carries the rifle, 2 man carries a PKM, 3 man carries an RPG. Sniper fires first and initiates the ambush or priority kill. Immediately after the first shot, PKM opens fire and both pins the target, and covers the exfil of the sniper. RPG gunner is used to either take out any armor that may try to kill them, or take out stacks of troops attempting to breach the hide. Double these roles for 6 man elements. All of this was pioneered in Iraq. We could counter it well enough, but it was complex.

Fucking fascinating. Tysm.

[TehOperator]

Originally Posted by akham ↗

Looks like the snack bar.

Yes. "Snack bar warning" for real huh?

[Poster101]

Originally Posted by sniper4119 ↗

Their doctrine is to work in mobile sniper teams of 3-6 men. 1 man carries the rifle, 2 man carries a PKM, 3 man carries an RPG. Sniper fires first and initiates the ambush or priority kill. Immediately after the first shot, PKM opens fire and both pins the target, and covers the exfil of the sniper. RPG gunner is used to either take out any armor that may try to kill them, or take out stacks of troops attempting to breach the hide. Double these roles for 6 man elements. All of this was pioneered in Iraq. We could counter it well enough, but it was complex.

That is great info, I appreciate it. I found a video of HAMAS supposedly using the 50. Cal but it does not seem right compared to the normal sniper vids we see. I feel like the dude would not go back in the turret and would have a violent reaction with all that 50 Cal energy. But it could be real, I just cant tell. Let me know what you all think

Source - "Al-Qassam: An israeli officer being sniped with a Ghoul rifle east of the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip today."

Edit**** Found more backstory on HAMAS' version of the gun

������ The “Ghoul” sniper rifle you’ve been hearing recently

The rifle was named in honor of the Al-Qassam TOP leader Adnan Al-Ghoul “The father of Hamas”, he was responsible for Hamas’ initial military manufacturing & succeeded in making a significant impact in the production of the first Qassam rockets & weapons.

He was killed in 2004 by theIsrael Occupation Forces (IOF) & Palestinian Authority security apparatus.

Adnan Al-Ghoul was the right-hand man of Muhammad Deif, & assistant to Yahya Ayyash. Al-Ghoul also masterminded the development of weapons made from raw material & equipment, such as ATGMs.

He was the shadow engineer of Hamas & for 18yrs the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) tried to assassinate him.

The Qassam “Ghoul” rifle is the Iranian manufactured AM-50 Sayyad rifle with extended range of 2km fire range, 200cm in total length & is instead chambered in the 14.5x114mm round.

[SDI]

Originally Posted by Poster101 ↗

Good Call! That is exactly what it is. The propaganda quality is excellent but did HAMAS really think they would have time to set up sniper nests with their kill teams as they actually get close enough to IDF soldiers before they get wiped out. All the fighting appears to be HAMAS popping out of a hole, frantically running to shoot an RPG and running back before they get droned out of existence. Impressive lathe work but you are right, def got those from Iran

They get them delivered from Iran, thats obvious. The manufacturing vid is just desinformation & propaganda.

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Sometimes funny. Some of the newest, private IDF related social media uploads, which sparked alot hate among arabs on Twitter/X etc.



The first ones are understandable, the last one not.

[Poster101]

Apparently this was a HAMAS smash and grab in one of the sand dunes/rubble piles in North Gaza. They sneak up on an outpost and kill a solider. While pulling the dead soldier out, one of the guys almost (maybe does) shoots his friend because he is so excited. They then show the captured M16A1. Its an old beautiful Colt.

Also, why does HAMAS NOT wear shoes? I feel like
shoes would help when running through sand and smashed buildings. If anyone knows, please enlighten me

[WonderMomma]

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