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John Deere · 07-09-2007, 11:10 AM

That was a sweet movie by far. I tryed to get into the Marines a few years ago, but they would not let me in. I was going for Marine Sniper.

Barnaby · 07-09-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

humm or is it that im a highly trained Marine scout sniper
its not luck or a typo its hours and hours of trainging on match grade ammo on known and unknown distances up to and including 1200 yards my rifle is battle sight zero at 1000 yards but can be adjusted out to 1200 yards after that performance is highly reduced
and yes the round strike overlaps in 1/4 to 1/2 inch grouping

The world record is 1.564" for a 5 shot group at 1K yds on a 16.5lb benchrest rifle with (I'm sure) meticulously handloaded rounds at a very known distance as well as wind flags and full benchrest rigs front and rear on a concrete bench. And you're claiming that you hit 1/4" groups at 1000yds, I don't care how much training or how many rounds you've put through your weapon. That is a BS claim. Your rifle is not capable of shooting with that accuracy more than once (read: luck). That's the equivalent of ~.025 MOA.

mrwonderful · 07-09-2007, 01:25 PM

If there is one thing I've learned in life, it's never piss of a US Marine Sniper.

Barnaby · 07-09-2007, 01:39 PM

Not trying to piss anyone off, I just think he's exaggerating on his group size. I have no doubt he's a helluva shot given his job.

Barnaby · 07-09-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

the world record is wrong because I myself and my fellow snipers consistantly hit 1/4-1/2 inches grouping

i dont give a scrap what you think is porssible or think you know what is possible or impossible

but i know my capabilites
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn20...hlight=2,m40a3

read this and shut up

It's obvious that maturity is not a prerequisite for being a sniper, but going by your post ego must be.
I'm not sure what you're trying to show me with that article, it says nothing about accuracy. I've already said that I have no doubt you're a good shot and I would certainly hope you've had plenty of training to do what you do.
I just want to know how you can be 6 times more accurate than the "world record" on a regular basis with an inferior round off a bag/bipod, no rear rest (I assume) and prone no less with a heavy trigger (>2oz). What makes you guys so much better than people that shoot 1000yd comps regularly and don't come close? These guys shoot daily as well and can't do it, yet Marine Scout Snipers can under more adverse conditions? While I'm not sure, I'd bet one or two of them were snipers at one time as well. I'm sure you see why I'm questioning your claim.

666 · 07-09-2007, 02:51 PM

Not just anyone can be a Marine sniper, they weed out the weak and use only the best. Don't beleive the numbers look into it yourself.

Barnaby · 07-09-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

now drop it I was just trying to help John Deere with his rifle selection and some one brought up thier shots and i wanted to post how well i shoot

I got that, then you exaggerated your groups...

Barnaby · 07-09-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

I fought so you could think up your own opinion

Or at least voice it.

mudplower · 07-09-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

ill tell you what youll hate even more...
the inconsistancy of the round strike of a semi
dude take some pointers from a Marine scout sniper get a bolt

im telling you, youll thank me later

if you get a semi youll be wondering why the other guy hits the paper and you aint

I hit the paper with my SKS.
http://www.notpurfect.com/main/SKS.jpg
with a 5 pos. stock. in OD green of course

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

pufft light weight get a remington 700 in 308 caliber you can really go the distance there

oh and 17hmr is a 177 caliber. the bullet is the size of a pellet but in a 22 case so yes your right there

remington makes a great one go to walmart their usually under $150

300 Whetherby(spl?) Mag. A genuine cannon

mudplower · 07-09-2007, 03:38 PM

I didn't think it was too funny a gun that powerful was flippin out of their hands. Check that. I thought it was funny but they shouldn't.

You ever shot an SKS usmc?
Pretty much a semi-auto AK

666 · 07-09-2007, 03:44 PM

I have 4 differant types of the SKS, great cheap guns, quite a bit differant than a AK, a little more accurate than a AK but I like shooting my AK's better.

Robb · 07-09-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

I myself and my fellow snipers consistantly hit 1/4-1/2 inches grouping

Just a total and complete lie!!!

mudplower · 07-09-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 666

I have 4 differant types of the SKS, great cheap guns, quite a bit differant than a AK, a little more accurate than a AK but I like shooting my AK's better.

Ok your right. but they have the same action

Same round thats about it.

Robb · 07-09-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mudplower

You ever shot an SKS usmc?
Pretty much a semi-auto AK

As opposed to the single action AK?

JIA's Dad · 07-09-2007, 07:38 PM

Usmc,

As to your post with the article. I saw a TV show on a compition like that. It showed how the snipeers try to crawl into position without being observed. Many were seen before shooting. But as I remember in the show I saw, the best sniper team was a British officer team. It was a best in the world event cross training together to better allied forces.

I for one still prefer a 308 type rifle for distance. I hunt with a Browning Lever action 308. It's not as solid as a bolt but better than a semi on groups. I also have an old sniper style rifle, The 8mm Mauser Model 98 the sights on it go up to 2000 yards. But I only shoot it to about 375 yards.

Thanks for what you do!!!!

Robb · 07-09-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

my m40a3 civilian version

i shoot the real thing in the corps

Why wouldn't the "civilian version" of the A3 come with an "A3-like" stock? Instead of the A1 stock shown? I am honestly asking here. Seems to me if someone was producing a civilian version of the A3, it would look like an A3, and not an A1. Who makes the civilian version of the A3? I thought M40s were just super modified Remingtons. Does Remington make this civilian version of the A3?

microgoat · 07-09-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JIA's Dad

Usmc,

Thanks for what you do!!!!

Amen to that! Doesn't matter what your groups are, we all owe you a cold one

xjman · 07-09-2007, 08:24 PM

Got yourself a posting trifecta there.

As long as you hit what you aim at I'm proud. Its when you hit what you were aiming to not hit that I worry.

Robb · 07-09-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8541

thanks guys but im not legal to drink yet but ill still take them hahaha

How old are you?

gyrene · 07-09-2007, 10:12 PM

usmc-
Don't let these guys bring you down. I was in the Marines ('90-'94)
I've been out a little over 13 years now. I wasn't a sniper, I was artillery
(not as accurate, but a much larger kill raduis.)

I have found over the years that most, not all, but most of the naysayers don't have a clue what it takes to be in the military let alone be able to hack it.

Keep up the great work devildog.
SEMPERFI

07-09-2007, 11:10 AM	#21
John Deere Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 564	That was a sweet movie by far. I tryed to get into the Marines a few years ago, but they would not let me in. I was going for Marine Sniper.

07-09-2007, 01:25 PM	#23
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	If there is one thing I've learned in life, it's never piss of a US Marine Sniper.

07-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#24
Barnaby Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 153	Not trying to piss anyone off, I just think he's exaggerating on his group size. I have no doubt he's a helluva shot given his job.

07-09-2007, 02:51 PM	#26
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Not just anyone can be a Marine sniper, they weed out the weak and use only the best. Don't beleive the numbers look into it yourself.

07-09-2007, 03:38 PM	#30
mudplower Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Willmar Posts: 139	I didn't think it was too funny a gun that powerful was flippin out of their hands. Check that. I thought it was funny but they shouldn't. You ever shot an SKS usmc? Pretty much a semi-auto AK

07-09-2007, 03:44 PM	#31
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	I have 4 differant types of the SKS, great cheap guns, quite a bit differant than a AK, a little more accurate than a AK but I like shooting my AK's better.

07-09-2007, 07:38 PM	#35
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Usmc, As to your post with the article. I saw a TV show on a compition like that. It showed how the snipeers try to crawl into position without being observed. Many were seen before shooting. But as I remember in the show I saw, the best sniper team was a British officer team. It was a best in the world event cross training together to better allied forces. I for one still prefer a 308 type rifle for distance. I hunt with a Browning Lever action 308. It's not as solid as a bolt but better than a semi on groups. I also have an old sniper style rifle, The 8mm Mauser Model 98 the sights on it go up to 2000 yards. But I only shoot it to about 375 yards. Thanks for what you do!!!!

07-09-2007, 08:24 PM	#38
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	Got yourself a posting trifecta there. As long as you hit what you aim at I'm proud. Its when you hit what you were aiming to not hit that I worry.

07-09-2007, 10:12 PM	#40
gyrene Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Do I look like a freaking people person? Posts: 874	usmc- Don't let these guys bring you down. I was in the Marines ('90-'94) I've been out a little over 13 years now. I wasn't a sniper, I was artillery (not as accurate, but a much larger kill raduis.) I have found over the years that most, not all, but most of the naysayers don't have a clue what it takes to be in the military let alone be able to hack it. Keep up the great work devildog. SEMPERFI

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