Sniping has been a military skill for centuries, yet the dramatic increase in terrorism, hostage-taking, and civil disturbance has now made the practice also vital to police, counter-insurgency and security forces. These new demands have led to considerable diversification in rifle types and equipment. This detailed manual shows what is currently available and reveals how technology has transformed what used to be a relatively simple matter of one man and his gun. With more than 50 high-precision rifles from 14 countries illustrated and described, along with an analysis of sights and systems, this is a thorough examination of the modern sniper`s options.