Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conducted a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3-7, 2017. The Marines were searching for highly qualified candidates to train and send to the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Once Marines completed all the required training, they would become part […]
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Snipers, the Cleanest Killers in the History of Warfare
The Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon of 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines during the mid 1980s through the mid 1990s had their platoon t-shirts printed with this on it: Invisible Souls – Leave .308 Holes; my favorite shirt ever. First, this is in no way a slight on pilots, artilleryman, or anyone else. This is to […]
Sniper shortage: Too many Marines are washing out of sniper school
The Marine Corps is facing a “critical gap” of scout snipers due to the high washout rates at sniper school, so the Corps is looking at changes to how the elite sharpshooters are trained, officials said. The graduation rate for scout snipers school for the past several years has been down significantly. An uptick in […]
Springfield M1A Scout Squad Rifle: An American Classic Lives On
Definition I picked up a Scout Squad with my eye on making a DMR. Most of you probably already know but for those who don’t, let’s define a DMR. Wikipedia explains the Designated Marksman’s tool like this: “The Designated Marksman Rifle is the weapon used by soldiers in the designated marksman (DM) role. The DM’s […]
Different Types of Rifle Scopes and How to Choose One
Proud to present another great article by Ben Wilson from Hunting Mark. Rifle scopes are essential accessories for shooters, offering enhanced accuracy and target acquisition. With many options available, choosing the right rifle scope can be daunting. Understanding how scope works, the different types of rifle scopes, and their features is crucial for making an […]
5.11 Push Pack: Meets all your grab-and-go needs
A few months ago I was walking into the local stop & rob (AKA convenience store). As I entered I walked past a guy sporting a beard and full sleeve tattoos, something struck me as familiar and as I turned around to see what it was and so did he. We looked at each other […]
Range estimation simplified from an Army Delta Operator
Modern-day range estimation has become a lot easier for the common man to accomplish thanks to technology. Most optics these days can be had with range estimation built in, whether that is a spotting scope, scope mounted on your carbine or long gun, or a pair of binos. Back in the day the Marine Corps Scout […]
Perseverance Survival Woobie (AKA Poncho Liner) Hoodie
A couple months back I saw a post by former Recon Marine Rudy Reyes about a friend of his, a former Marine Scout Sniper, who was selling hoodies made of poncho liner material. Now anyone who has served in the Army or Marines knows that the poncho liner AKA Woobie (I’m old school and always […]
DIY Stippling Kit from Oregon Trail Defense
The Oregon Trail Defense Stippling Kit is a high quality all in one stippling kit that allows a user the ability to quickly and easily make permanent modifications to any piece of plastic. I’m a fan of stippling plastic, its a great way to make your weapons and gear work for you. There were several […]
RTH Firearms 6.5mm AR: Precision, Speed and Power
For many years, bolt-action competitors and hunters have desired a semi-automatic with the precision of a bolt-action rifle. Now, RTH Firearms makes that possible with its new semi-automatic rifle. Incredibly beautiful and well-designed, it’s the first semi-automatic to be chambered in high-performing 6.5x47mm Lapua or 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridges. This rifle not only offers sub-MOA precision, it […]
