Regardless the source of the bullets, the Syrian government has the weapons to fire the bullets. There is a more likely course here, and that's that arms merchants who give no loyalty to governments--only $$$$--sold the ammo. First, sniper rifles are best being bolt action and single shot. I wouldn't choose an FN for the task given alternatives. Second, without getting too high end, an off-the-shelf .308 will do the job. Add a scope and fire 100 rounds a day and be prepared to change the barrel every three months or so, re-sight and someone is in business. Hell, despite my disagreements with Jim--a guy I like in spite of our differences--none of it is rocket science. It's the mid-East, and there are LOTS of weapons around.

Certainly few 'western' countries have clean hands in terms of screwing other places over. China, India and Russia are equally dirty in this regard, and imo, the UN is a joke, a dangerous joke, but a joke nevertheless.

Keith, I happen to like you also, but there's no need to continue this kind of argument. I see that you and Jim disagree. OK. So what? Syrian people are still being killed and the Syrian government has not changed its philosophy in decades. This shit is not new. The Mukhabarat has been 'exposed' frequently by rights groups, for decades. They have tortured before and they continue to do so. NO surprise. The fuckers should be shot: no trial, no mercy and and no excuse.

And while I'm on a roll, the Americans had better stay at home for a change because while they've been tramping all over the globe saving 'democracy' for everybody else they have lost it at home.

For those who intend to post that 'that makes us just as bad as them', the fact is it makes us worse. Then they know they aren't the baddest mfs on the block. Save your effete ideals for the butchered and murdered. I'm sure they'll have time to listen to you. I don't.