U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scout snipers use vegetation to camouflage themselves during exercise Forest Light, at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine forces to demonstrate both countries’ enduring commitment to peace, stability, and security across the region. […]
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Loadout Room photo of the day | Scout Snipers conduct field training at TBS
QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES U.S. Marines assigned to Scout Sniper School Class 3-14, conduct a hike during a field training exercise at Range 11, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Marines of Class 3-14 conducted team stalking exercises, as well as tactical movements through temperate environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance […]
New Writer – Dennis DeChant, Former Scout Sniper
I want to introduce the newest writer to the Loadout Room Team, Dennis DeChant. I’ve know Denny for years and spent too much time with him in some of the worst places on Earth. Solid guy and he knows what he’s taking about! And yes, he’s a former Marine!
Juliet 1 – Contractor and Former Marine Scout Sniper
I want to take this time to introduce myself to everyone here before I release my first of many articles. I will be writing here as Juliet 1 and I’m looking forward to fielding any questions you all might have. I will have to remain anonymous throughout this process because of the sensitivity of my […]
US Special Operations Command’s quest for new armor-piercing sniper round
Eager to satisfy the Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) appetite for technological innovation and improved efficiency, researchers are developing a new armor-piercing sniper round. During the National Defense Industries Association Armaments Symposium (NDIAAS), researchers with the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA) had the opportunity to present their ideas and show the progress […]
USASOC Takes Top Honors in 2019 Sniper Competition
Two sniper teams from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) took home the top honors in the 10th Annual USASOC International Sniper Competition. This year’s event had 21 teams from allied countries around the world, shooting, moving and communicating thru a series of intense events that were intended to simulate combat as closely as […]
Special Operations Snipers Going to a New Caliber Ammunition
U.S. Special Operations troops will soon be fielding sniper systems in a new caliber that will double their hit probability at 1000 meters, has less wind drift, increases their range by a half and cut down on the weight of their ammunition. The 6.5mm Creedmoor which has been kicking around for about a decade is […]
The Marine Corps upgrades its sniper rifle
The Marine Corps has been long overdue for an updated standard issue precision rifle or “sniper rifle”, finally after a good deal of testing and evaluation, the Mk13 Mod 7 has been selected for the role. The Mk13 Mod 7 is essentially an Accuracy International AX series bolt action rifle. The rifle will provide not only […]
Marine Snipers Developing the skill for one shot, one kill
QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES A Marine chambers a new round in his M40 sniper rifle while firing from the 1,000-yard line during the Scout Sniper Basic Course on Oct. 5. The students spend 15-days firing the Known Distance Course early in their training to hone the skills needed for the advanced marksmanship the Corps requires […]
Cobalt Kinetics Scout Model Brings Cobalt Functionality to Budget Conscious Shooters
Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of premium performance and precision engineered rifles, today announces their new Edge Scout. Based on Cobalt’s proven premier Edge rifle and crafted to the same quality from matched and mated 7075 billet aluminum chassis components, while reducing costs through budget furniture, the Scout fills a gap in the Cobalt Kinetics rifle […]
