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Atlantia · 12th June 2009, 06:47 PM

Hmm, wonder if any forumites have one this long?
I've seen rampart guns of various types over the years, but this is essentially just like the plain arsenal one I've pictured, just 12' long (ish)
I can only assume that its for long range, as the barrel itself muct be 9' long, but its just such an astonishing length! Not so much a snipe, as it doesn't seem to have the finess needed.
Perhaps for use against groups at extreme range where precision accuracy wouldn't matter as much, just range?

12th June 2009, 06:47 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hmm, wonder if any forumites have one this long? I've seen rampart guns of various types over the years, but this is essentially just like the plain arsenal one I've pictured, just 12' long (ish) I can only assume that its for long range, as the barrel itself muct be 9' long, but its just such an astonishing length! Not so much a snipe, as it doesn't seem to have the finess needed. Perhaps for use against groups at extreme range where precision accuracy wouldn't matter as much, just range?