• JackGreenEarth
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    21 year ago

    Is there a difference? I thought the words were synonymous in meaning and connotation.

    • @BloodSlut
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      101 year ago

      Personally, I view “sniper” as having the connotation of being a much higher skillset and degree of planning and competency. Likely with some level of training and control.

      Meanwhile “gunner” could just be any half-brained Joe schmo who picks a gun of the ground and starts firing.

      As for diction, sniper typically refers to a long range shooter using a powerful rifle while gunner could be using any gun.