[chuckfourth]

Hi Marek
Ive seen mention that the semi autos were common and troublesome. Also dont forget that as the Russians infantry were off the land ie peasants. The normal infantryman had most of the prerequisites required for a sniper anyway ie bushcraft and familiarlity with firearms ie good shots. I beleve that in wooded areas they were happy to build hides facing backwards, wait for the german infantry to pass them and then either hit the germans from behind or wait for rear eschelon troops. These Im pretty sure are infantry not snipers.
Best regards Chuck