The modern SWAT tactical marksman has at his disposal a wide variety of prod- ucts, tools and equipment that allows him to perform his job at a very high level. But most departments have to strike a balance between needs and wants. Back when I was building precision rifles for the DoD, the rifles typically took about 40 hours to complete and cost north of $4K, including range testing, finishing, scope, sling, bipod, and a hard case with accessories. Most police departments around the country don't have the kind of money to sink into a custom rifle like that, nor do they need to, even though they may want to. A precision rifle only has to be reliable, functional, and shoot one MOA at 100 yards with a variety of ammunition under the widest possible adverse conditions.
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