The Sharpshooter V is a direct outgrowth of the relatively new Hunter V sporting carbine. When members of the Imperial Ordinance Procurement Command first examined the Hunter V, they found much that they liked. However, they wanted better throughput and coherency from the bolt, and a better scope. Having written their findings, the samples went to various General and Admirals as hunting guns, and a very few where given to COMPNOR SAGroup shooting contest winners.
BlasTech took their own initiative, and redesigned the Hunter, producing the Sharpshooter V. They petitioned for a new trial for their weapon, and received it through the intervention of an Advisor to the Emperor, who enjoys target shooting.The scope which is built directly onto the SS V is quickly becoming the standard which all others are measured, and most people agree the that what many call a "lack of power" is a suitable compensation for the increased range. Sharpshooter Vs are currently a standard issue weapon to Army Sharpshooter and Engineer units, counter- terrorist teams from the Imperial Security Bureau, and the Sector Marshals. The Hunter V is often used by law enforcement organizations as a precision rifle, in an effort to minimize loss of innocent life and the destruction of private property, and by game hunters who wish to minimize meat and hide damage.
(note: These notes expand on those given in the Imperial Sourcebook. The Hunter V's stats appear below in parenthesis.)