The Invention That Changed Sniper Warfare Forever

Modern sniping didn’t come from a single rifle, rather, it was born from a wave of WW2-era innovations that redefined long-range precision. Rugged telescopic scopes, match-grade barrels, standardized ammunition, and battlefield-tested doctrine transformed snipers from improvised marksmen into trained specialists. These breakthroughs laid the foundation for the famous sniper rifles that followed. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the technology that helped shape modern sniping as well as some of the most iconic rifles that followed.