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A primer on proper rifle marksmanship. Aside from viewing these admirable texts, please visit the Integrated Close Combat Forum at http://kilogulf59.proboards80.com/ You will not only gain further knowledge on these and other related topics but also perhaps help to educate some others in addition.

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