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Skizmophonic: Update weapon stats from scripts; remove Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

2026-06-15T00:59:40Z

Update weapon stats from scripts; remove Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Type]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Type]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Fire Modes]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Fire Modes]]
	~~! rowspan=2 \| [[Fire Rate]]~~
	! rolspan=2 \| [[Bullet Spread °]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Bullet Spread °]]
	! rolspan=2 \| [[Range Modifier]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Range Modifier]]
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	! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]
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	\|[[XM21]]\|\|[[Sniper Rifle]]\|\|Semi\|\|\|\|8.4 / 0.25 [[ADS]]\|\|0.965\|\|850 m/s\|\|10 g (154.32 gr)\|\|4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)		\|[[XM21]]\|\|[[Sniper Rifle]]\|\|Semi\|\|8.4 / 0.25 [[ADS]]\|\|0.965\|\|850 m/s\|\|10 g (154.32 gr)\|\|4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)
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Skizmophonic: Update weapon stats from scripts; hide Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

2026-06-14T23:43:50Z

Update weapon stats from scripts; hide Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]
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	\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\| [[File:Xm21.png\|512px]]<br><b>[[XM21]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon_m21s.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_sniper.png\|50px]] <b>[[Sniper]]</b> \|\| 20 / 40		\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\|[[File:Xm21.png\|512px]]<br><b>[[XM21]]</b>\|\|[[File:Weapon_m21s.svg\|512px]]\|\|[[File:Class_sniper.png\|50px]] <b>[[Sniper]]</b>\|\|20[[+1]] / 40
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	\|42\|\|×2.4 = 100.8\|\|×1.28 = 53.76\|\|×1.23 = 51.66\|\|×0.8 = 33.6\|\|×0.7 = 29.4\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\|2.4 Seconds\|\|3.233 Seconds		\|42\|\|x2.4 = 100.8\|\|x1.28 = 53.76\|\|x1.23 = 51.66\|\|x0.8 = 33.6\|\|x0.7 = 29.4\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\|2.4 Seconds\|\|3.233 Seconds
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	! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]
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	\|[[~~Rifle, 7.62 mm, Sniper, M21~~]]\|\|[[Sniper ~~Rifles~~]]\|\|Semi\|\|~~700 RPM~~\|\|8.~~4° &~~ 0.~~25°~~ [[ADS]]\|\|0.965\|\|850 m/s\|\|10 g (154.3 gr)\|\|4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)		\|[[XM21]]\|\|[[Sniper Rifle]]\|\|Semi\|\|\|\|8.4 / 0.25 [[ADS]]\|\|0.965\|\|850 m/s\|\|10 g (154.32 gr)\|\|4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)
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Skizmophonic at 05:42, 3 March 2026

2026-03-03T05:42:18Z

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	The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) in the US Army is a national match grade [[M14]] rifle, selected for accuracy, and renamed the M21 rifle. The M21 uses a commercially procured 3–9× variable power telescopic sight, modified for use with the sniper rifle. It is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge		The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) in the US Army is a national match grade [[M14]] rifle, selected for accuracy, and renamed the M21 rifle. The M21 uses a commercially procured 3–9× variable power telescopic sight, modified for use with the sniper rifle. It is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge
	=HISTORY=		==HISTORY==
	The use of sharpshooters (or snipers) in U.S. military history dates back to the Revolutionary War (1775–1781). Every subsequent military action has relied on their specialized skills. In 1955-1956, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Training Unit attempted to reiterate lessons from past wars, but this program was short-lived due to the expectation of future nuclear conflicts.		The use of sharpshooters (or snipers) in U.S. military history dates back to the Revolutionary War (1775–1781). Every subsequent military action has relied on their specialized skills. In 1955-1956, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Training Unit attempted to reiterate lessons from past wars, but this program was short-lived due to the expectation of future nuclear conflicts.

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	The M21, weighing 11 pounds without the scope and using a 20-round box magazine, faced criticism for being difficult to maintain in the field. Despite this, it saw action during the Vietnam War, the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, and was used by some National Guard and specialized active units. It served as the main sniper rifle until 1988, with M14 and M21 variants reappearing in the Iraq and Afghan wars in the 2000s.		The M21, weighing 11 pounds without the scope and using a 20-round box magazine, faced criticism for being difficult to maintain in the field. Despite this, it saw action during the Vietnam War, the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, and was used by some National Guard and specialized active units. It served as the main sniper rifle until 1988, with M14 and M21 variants reappearing in the Iraq and Afghan wars in the 2000s.
	~~<br>~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M21_Sniper_Weapon_System SOURCE]		===Sources===
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M21_Sniper_Weapon_System SOURCE]
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	File:M21-FAN-3.jpg\|Sergeant Adelbert Waldron was the top scoring US sniper in Vietnam with 109 kills. He is seen here with his XM-21 sniper rifle.		File:M21-FAN-3.jpg\|Sergeant Adelbert Waldron was the top scoring US sniper in Vietnam with 109 kills. He is seen here with his XM-21 sniper rifle.
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Skizmophonic at 08:00, 5 November 2024

2024-11-05T08:00:00Z

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Skizmophonic at 02:49, 11 October 2024

2024-10-11T02:49:37Z

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	\|42\|\|×2.4 = 100.8\|\|×1.28 = 53.76\|\|×1.23 = 51.66\|\|×0.8 = 33.6\|\|×0.7 = 29.4\|\|YES\|\|2.4 Seconds\|\|3.233 Seconds		\|42\|\|×2.4 = 100.8\|\|×1.28 = 53.76\|\|×1.23 = 51.66\|\|×0.8 = 33.6\|\|×0.7 = 29.4\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\|2.4 Seconds\|\|3.233 Seconds
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Skizmophonic at 02:48, 11 October 2024

2024-10-11T02:48:58Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Bayonet]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Bayonet]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Rifle Grenades]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Rifle Grenades]]
			! colspan=2 \| Reload Speed
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	\|42\|\|×2.4 = 100.8\|\|×1.28 = 53.76\|\|×1.23 = 51.66\|\|×0.8 = 33.6\|\|×0.7 = 29.4\|\|YES\|\|NO		! Partial!! Empty
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Skizmophonic at 06:56, 8 October 2024

2024-10-08T06:56:53Z

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	The use of sharpshooters (or snipers) in U.S. military history dates back to the Revolutionary War (1775–1781). Every subsequent military action has relied on their specialized skills. In 1955-1956, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Training Unit attempted to reiterate lessons from past wars, but this program was short-lived due to the expectation of future nuclear conflicts.		The use of sharpshooters (or snipers) in U.S. military history dates back to the Revolutionary War (1775–1781). Every subsequent military action has relied on their specialized skills. In 1955-1956, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Training Unit attempted to reiterate lessons from past wars, but this program was short-lived due to the expectation of future nuclear conflicts.

	When the [[M14]] service rifle was adopted, no sniper version was created, and the sniper designation in squads was discontinued. The Vietnam War revived the need for snipers, leading to limited training and deployment. U.S. Marines were issued bolt-action hunting rifles, while U.S. Army snipers received XM21 rifles, converted from National Match M14s with 3-9x Redfield Adjustable Ranging Telescopes and special ammunition. The XM21, first fielded in 1969, had a walnut stock, and an improved version with a fiberglass stock was designated the M21 in 1972. The M21 was the primary sniper rifle until it was replaced by the M24 in 1988, though it was re-issued in the Iraq War.		When the [[M14]] service rifle was adopted, no sniper version was created, and the sniper designation in squads was discontinued. The [[Vietnam War]] revived the need for [[snipers]], leading to limited training and deployment. U.S. Marines were issued bolt-action hunting rifles, while U.S. Army snipers received XM21 rifles, converted from National Match M14s with 3-9x Redfield Adjustable Ranging Telescopes and special ammunition. The XM21, first fielded in 1969, had a walnut stock, and an improved version with a fiberglass stock was designated the M21 in 1972. The M21 was the primary sniper rifle until it was replaced by the M24 in 1988, though it was re-issued in the Iraq War.

	The M21, weighing 11 pounds without the scope and using a 20-round box magazine, faced criticism for being difficult to maintain in the field. Despite this, it saw action during the Vietnam War, the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, and was used by some National Guard and specialized active units. It served as the main sniper rifle until 1988, with M14 and M21 variants reappearing in the Iraq and Afghan wars in the 2000s.		The M21, weighing 11 pounds without the scope and using a 20-round box magazine, faced criticism for being difficult to maintain in the field. Despite this, it saw action during the Vietnam War, the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, and was used by some National Guard and specialized active units. It served as the main sniper rifle until 1988, with M14 and M21 variants reappearing in the Iraq and Afghan wars in the 2000s.

Skizmophonic at 04:53, 4 October 2024

2024-10-04T04:53:04Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
	! rowspan=2 \| Total Length		! rowspan=2 \| Total Length

Skizmophonic at 02:48, 30 May 2024

2024-05-30T02:48:16Z

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			File:Sniper Rifles M40 XM21.jpg\|Vietnam War era sniper rifles, US Army XM21 (top) and USMC [[M40]] (bottom)
			File:Rifle M21 2.jpg\|Mounted to the side of the M21 was a unique 3-9x40mm ART scope.
			File:FrCqX VXwAAR7vo.jpg\|The Silent Sniper System was evaluated in Vietnam but wasn't popular due to its size, weight, and unworked bugs in the design. Snipers lacked confidence in hitting targets beyond 250 meters, preferring the XM21 sniper rifle with a Sionics sound suppressor.
			File:FrCqX XWYAYeaRk.jpg\|A 25th Infantry Division sniper is seen here in Vietnam wielding an XM21 sniper rifle outfitted with an AN/PVS-2 Starlight scope and Sionics sound suppressor. This was state of the art at the time.
			File:M21-FAN-3.jpg\|Sergeant Adelbert Waldron was the top scoring US sniper in Vietnam with 109 kills. He is seen here with his XM-21 sniper rifle.
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Skizmophonic at 02:38, 30 May 2024

2024-05-30T02:38:32Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Type]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Type]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Fire Modes]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Fire Modes]]
	~~! rowspan=2 \| [[Fire Rate]]~~
	! rolspan=2 \| [[Bullet Spread °]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Bullet Spread °]]
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	\|[[XM21]]\|\|[[Sniper Rifle]]\|\|Semi\|\|\|\|8.4 / 0.25 [[ADS]]\|\|0.965\|\|850 m/s\|\|10 g (154.32 gr)\|\|4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)		\|[[XM21]]\|\|[[Sniper Rifle]]\|\|Semi\|\|8.4 / 0.25 [[ADS]]\|\|0.965\|\|850 m/s\|\|10 g (154.32 gr)\|\|4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)
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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
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