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A sniper rifle is a crew served, man-portable, high precision-rifle used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than with other small arms. A sniper rifle is built for infantry support and optimal levels of accuracy, being fitted with a telescopic sight and chambered for a military centerfire cartridge.

It is a common misconception that any scoped rifle is a sniper rifle. While certain long guns are more suited for the application than others, it is the act of using a scoped weapon strategically as a sniper-qualified specialist that designates it as such (i.e. camouflage, field craft, infiltration, special reconnaissance and observation, surveillance and target acquisition).

Sniper rifle may refer to the following:

Gameplay[edit]

Sniper Rifle - A power weapon first introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved.
Sniper rifle (weapon class) - A classification of weapon in Halo Infinite.

Universe and lore[edit]

UNSC[edit]

SRS99 series[edit]

Main article: SRS99 series

Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel - Featured in Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 2: Anniversary.
- SRS99C-Series 2 Anti-Matériel - A variant in Series 2 of the SRS-99 series. Featured in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2.
- SRS99D-Series 2 Anti-Matériel - A variant in Series 2 of SRS-99. Featured in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.
- SRS99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel - A variant in Series 5 of SRS-99. Featured in Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault, Halo: Spartan Strike, and Halo 5: Guardians.
- SRS99-Series 7 Anti-Matériel - A variant in Series 7 of SRS-99. Featured in Halo Infinite.

Other sniper rifles[edit]

Hard sound rifle - A sonic weapon colloquially known as the Buzzer, used by ONI assassins. Featured in i love bees.
M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle - A magnetic weapon colloquially known as the Stanchion. Featured in the Halo Graphic Novel, Halo: Contact Harvest, and Halo Wars 2.
- M99A2S3 Stanchion - A variant of the M99 Stanchion designed by Isabel for manufacture on the UNSC Spirit of Fire in 2559.
Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle - Another sniper rifle, wielded by sniper units in Halo Wars 2.
The Surgeon - A sniper rifle.
Unidentified sniper rifle - An as-of-yet unidentified sniper rifle that was used by an Insurrectionist group on Harvest and Arcadia in 2531. Featured as the weapon wielded by rebel sniper units in Halo Wars' multiplayer.

Covenant[edit]

Zubo-pattern beam rifle - A Covenant analogue of human sniper rifles; more commonly known as the Beam Rifle. Featured in Halo 4, Halo 2: Anniversary and Halo 5: Guardians.
Sulok-pattern beam rifle - A Covenant sniper rifle; more commonly known as the Particle Beam Rifle. Featured in Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Wars, and Halo 3: ODST and Halo 5: Guardians.
M'tara-pattern focus rifle - Another Covenant sniper rifle analogue; more commonly known as the Focus Rifle. Featured in Halo: Reach and Halo: Spartan Assault.

Banished[edit]

Forerunner[edit]

Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle - Used by Forerunner Promethean Knight units encountered on Requiem. Better known as the Binary Rifle. Featured in Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Strike and Halo 5: Guardians.

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+A '''sniper rifle''' is a [[wikipedia:Crew-served weapon|crew served]], man-portable, high precision-[[rifle]] used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than with other small arms. A sniper rifle is built for infantry support and optimal levels of accuracy, being fitted with a [[telescopic sight]] and chambered for a military centerfire cartridge.
-A '''sniper rifle''' is a [[rifle]] used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than with other small arms. A typical sniper rifle is built for optimal levels of accuracy; fitted with a [[telescopic sight]] and chambered for a military centerfire cartridge. The term sniper rifle is often used in the media to describe any type of accurate firearm fitted with a telescopic sight that is employed against human targets, however ''"sniping rifle"'' and/or ''"sniper's rifle"'' are technically the correct way to refer to such a rifle.
+It is a common misconception that any scoped [[rifle]] is a sniper rifle. While certain long guns are more suited for the application than others, it is the act of using a scoped weapon strategically as a [[Sniper|sniper-qualified specialist]] that designates it as such (i.e. camouflage, field craft, infiltration, special reconnaissance and observation, surveillance and target acquisition).
-There are numerous references of the following '''Sniper Rifle''' in the ''Halo'' Universe:
-==History==
+'''Sniper rifle''' may refer to the following:
-The use of''' [[Sniper rifle|Sniper Rifles]]''' dates back to the turn of the 18th century. '''Sniper''' is a term derived from the word ''snipe'', a bird which was difficult to hunt and shoot, but the true sniper rifle is a much more recent development. Advances in technology (specifically that of [[telescopic sight]]s and more sophisticated manufacturing) allowed armies to equip specially-trained soldiers with rifles that enabled them to deliver more precise shots over greater distances than what would have been possible with regular weapons. The rifle itself could be a based on a standard [[rifle]] (such as a bolt-action rifle); however, when fitted with a telescopic sight, it officially becomes a sniper rifle. The earliest sniper rifles were little more than hunting rifles reconfigured for conventional military or target rifles with long-range "peep sights" and Galilean 'open telescope' front and rear sights designed for use on the target range.
-In the American Civil War Confederate troops equipped with barrel-length, three power scopes mounted on the exceptionally accurate ''British Whitworth Rifle'' had been known to kill Union officers at ranges of approx. 800 meters (an unheard-of distance at that time). Only from the beginning of World War I did specially manufactured sniper rifles come to the fore. Germany deployed military caliber hunting rifles with telescopic sights; the British used ''Aldis'', ''Winchester ''and ''Periscopic Prism Co.'' sights fitted by gunsmiths to regulation ''SMLE Mk II'' rifles. Typical [[World War II]]-era sniper rifles were generally standard-issue [[battle rifle]]s selected for accuracy, with a 2.5x or 3x telescopic sight, and cheek-rest fitted and the bolt turned down if necessary to allow operation with the scope fitted. Australia's ''No.1 Mk III (HT) rifle'' was a later conversion of the ''SMLE'' fitted with the ''Lithgow'' heavy target barrel at the end of WW2.
+==Gameplay==
+*'''[[Sniper Rifle]]''' - A [[power weapon]] first introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
+*'''[[Weapon class#Sniper rifle|Sniper rifle (weapon class)]]''' - A classification of weapon in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
-By the end of the war forces on both sides had specially trained soldiers equipped with sniper rifles; they have played an increasingly important role in military operations ever since. Military-grade sniper rifles tended to be employed at the greatest possible distances so that range advantages like the increased difficulty to spot and engage the sniper could be exploited. They are often designed with qualities such as durability, range, reliability, sturdiness, serviceability and repairability under adverse environmental and combat conditions in mind. However this comes at the expense of a small degree of accuracy. Military snipers and sharpshooters may also be required to carry their rifles and other equipment over long distances, thus making it important to minimise weight. Military organizations often operate under strict budget constraints; this influences the type and quality of sniper rifles they purchase. Throughout this period the most popular military sniper rifles (in terms of numbers in service) are chambered for 7.62 mm (0.30 inch) caliber ammunition, such as ''7.62x51mm'' and ''7.62x54mm R''. Since sniper rifles of this class must compete with several other types of military weapons with similar range snipers invariably must employ skilled ''fieldcraft'' to conceal their position.
+==Universe and lore==
+=== UNSC ===
+==== SRS99 series ====
+{{Main|SRS99 series}}
+*'''[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Featured  in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
+**'''[[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99C-Series 2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - A variant in Series 2 of the SRS-99 series. Featured in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''.
+**'''[[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99D-Series 2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - A variant in Series 2 of SRS-99. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
+**'''[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel]]''' - A variant in Series 5 of SRS-99. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
+**'''[[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-Series 7 Anti-Matériel]]''' - A variant in Series 7 of SRS-99. Featured in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
-Contrary to popular belief sniper rifles are not necessarily characterised by the greatest possible accuracy, especially when compared to civilian sporting rifles (though they nearly always match or exceed the capabilities of other military and police rifles). A military-issue [[battle rifle]] or [[assault rifle]] is usually capable of between 3-6 minute of angle (MOA) (1-2 mrad) accuracy. A standard-issue military sniper rifle is typically capable of 1-3 MOA (0.3-1 mrad) accuracy, with a police sniper rifle capable of 0.25-1.5 MOA (0.1-0.5 mrad) accuracy. For comparison, a competition target or benchrest rifle may be capable of accuracy up to 0.3 MOA (0.1 mrad).
+==== Other sniper rifles ====
+*'''[[Hard sound rifle]]''' - A sonic weapon colloquially known as the '''Buzzer''', used by [[ONI]] assassins. Featured in ''[[i love bees]]''.
+*'''[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - A magnetic weapon colloquially known as the '''Stanchion'''. Featured in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
+**'''[[M99A2S3 Stanchion]]''' - A variant of the M99 Stanchion designed by [[Isabel]] for manufacture on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2559]].
+*'''[[Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]]''' - Another sniper rifle, wielded by sniper units in ''Halo Wars 2''.
+*'''[[The Surgeon]]''' - A sniper rifle.
+*'''[[Unidentified sniper rifle]]''' - An as-of-yet unidentified sniper rifle that was used by an [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|Insurrectionist group]] on [[Harvest]] and [[Arcadia]] in [[2531]]. Featured as the weapon wielded by [[rebel sniper]] units in ''[[Halo Wars]]''{{'}} [[multiplayer]].
-The battlefield realities throughout the 21st century saw a trend in specialised military sniper rifles towards larger calibres with greater effective range and muzzle velocity (such as the anti-personnel ''.338 Lapua Magnum'' cartridge and anti-materiel cartridges like the ''.50 BMG'' and the ''14.5x114mm). ''This allowed snipers to take fewer risks and spend less time finding concealment when facing enemies that were not equipped with similar weapons. By 2552 CE most known snipers rifles have achieved effectiveness standards of 0.5 minute of angle accuracy at a 4-second flight of time distance of 2 kilometers.
+=== Covenant ===
+*'''{{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}''' - A [[Covenant]] analogue of human sniper rifles; more commonly known as the '''Beam Rifle'''. Featured in ''Halo 4'', ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
+*'''{{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}''' - A Covenant sniper rifle; more commonly known as the '''Particle Beam Rifle'''. Featured in ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
+*'''{{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}''' - Another Covenant sniper rifle analogue; more commonly known as the '''Focus Rifle'''. Featured in ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
-==Disambiguation==
+===Banished===
+*'''[[Sicatt Workshop shock rifle]]'''
-'''Sniper Rifle''' may refer to the following:
+*'''{{Pattern|Elutuzem|stalker rifle}}'''
-====Human====
-*The SR99 series:
-**'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel]]''' - The UNSC sniper rifle featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
-**'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - The UNSC sniper rifle featured in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
-**'''[[SRS99C-S2 AMB Sniper Rifle]]''' - A variant of the SRS99C-S2 AM featured in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
-**'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - The UNSC sniper rifle featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'', and in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
-*'''[[Model 99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Used by [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery J. Johnson]] during [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].
-====Covenant====
-*'''[[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]] '''- The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] equivalent of the UNSC sniper rifle, commonly known as the Particle Beam Rifle.
-*'''[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]''', another Covenant sniper rifle, commonly known as the Focus Rifle.
+=== Forerunner ===
+* '''[[Z-750 binary rifle|Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle]]''' - Used by Forerunner [[Promethean Knight]] units encountered on [[Requiem]]. Better known as the '''Binary Rifle'''. Featured in ''Halo 4'', ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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-{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}}
+[[Category:Rifles]]
-==Trivia==
-*A sniper typically gets away with the "camping" tactic as staying stationary allows the player to pick off targets more accurately.
-*A useful strategy is for the player to climb a tree in order to camouflage themselves; examples include [[High Ground]] and [[Isolation]]
-*In campaign allies equipped with a sniper rifle typicaly are more accurate in moving vehicles than they are while stationary
-*Jackal Snipers are known for their accuracy in [[Legendary]]; because of this Bungie lowered the Jackal's accuracy on Legendary in [[Halo 3: ODST]].
-*In game a skilled player can shoot grenades and rockets in mid-flight while using the sniper rifle. This is not a recommended tactic.
-*A game design flaw wth the SRS99D is that the spent bullet casing is ejected from the right side of the rifle; however, the ejection port is on the left side of the weapon.
-*To facillitate gameplay balance in multiplayer and campaign Covenant and UNSC sniper rifles can give away your position. When fired either a beam or white contrail will be visible - however, in reality the only real way to locate a concealed sniper is by either noticing the weapon's muzzle flash or triangulating the sound of the gunshot.