markd_nscr986 0 #1 January 5, 2005 A 1/23 sniper ( a USMC reserve unit primarily from Texas) is credited with the longest confirmed kill.My brother serves as a corpsman in the 1/23 http://usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/81846e3645b6298285256f7d006744cd? A pretty interesting readMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #2 January 5, 2005 *Dons flameproof suit, cracks beer, waits on the Anti-war types to attack* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 January 5, 2005 960 meter shot for that weapon system is starting to reach it's max threshold but absolutely do-able given the right conditions. You would be hard pressed to call your shot and have it be dead on but you will definately hit the guy. Glad to hear they are dropping them there like we are here."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 January 5, 2005 even an anti-war person should appreciate that the soldiers are doing their duty with such skill. if we're gonna do it, we should do it well. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #5 January 5, 2005 ****Dons flameproof suit, cracks beer, waits on the Anti-war types to attack* Just stating the facts........1050 yds........that's a hell of a shotMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #6 January 5, 2005 QuoteJust stating the facts........1050 yds........that's a hell of a shot I doubt Clinton could even hit a blue dress at that distance! Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,129 #7 January 5, 2005 Let's not forget the Canadian sniper who holds the record with a confirmed kill at 2,657 yards in Afghanistan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #8 January 5, 2005 Semper Fi - way to go Marines!! Sprechen of which, have y'all seen the story about the Marine, who converted and became a Seventh Day Adventist, then re-enlisted and refused to pick up a rifle as a conscientous (sp?) objector (though the Corps did not grant him that status). So they arrested him. Aren't all Marines riflemen first, no matter their actual job? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dorbie 0 #9 January 5, 2005 QuoteLet's not forget the Canadian sniper who holds the record with a confirmed kill at 2,657 yards in Afghanistan. Hmm.. area = Pi*radius^2 2657yds/1093 yds/kilometer = 2.43 kilometers That gives you almost 18.5 square kilometers to worry about at any instant when those Canadian guys are in town. Edited for correct number, what a dummy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slug 1 #10 January 5, 2005 QuoteSemper Fi - way to go Marines!! Aren't all Marines riflemen first, no matter their actual job? since you asked we talked with a reserve marine A6 pilot who did some time in the sand. We asked about AC found out the marine pilots sleep with the boys in the field in their own one person tent. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #11 January 5, 2005 Quote960 meter shot for that weapon system is starting to reach it's max threshold but absolutely do-able given the right conditions. True. .308 rounds are barely staying supersonic at that range. I've just started 1,000-yard shooting, and I'm amazed at how well some guys can shoot. I scored for an experienced 1,000-yard shooter, and he put 20 shots in a row inside the 10-ring, which is only 20 inches diameter. Me? With my M1A and iron sights, I managed to keep all 20 shots somewhere on the six-foot square paper background... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #12 January 5, 2005 QuoteAren't all Marines riflemen first, no matter their actual job? Well, that's the campaign slogan, and it's sorta true. The infantry, of course, gets far more training than the other professions. When I was serving, the support guys might go to the rifle range only once per year. But, it is true that every Marine is taught how to shoot and must qualify at the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #13 January 6, 2005 Damn fine shot! How long was "White Feathers" record in Vietnam? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matt91078 0 #14 January 6, 2005 He shot a boy off a moving bicycle at 2500 yards. The boy was transporting multiple AK-47s to the enemy which made him a legitimate target. He used a M2 Browning 50 cal Machine Gun that was affixed with a scope and tuned to only fire one round at a time, but none the less a machine gun which is a far cry from the custom made 50 cal bolt action sniper weapon system that we use today and was used by the canadians in a-stan. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #15 January 6, 2005 Badass, he's from Bryan, TX, which is where my DZ is located and the city I'm trying to get hired on as PD as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot90 0 #16 January 6, 2005 got a link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #17 January 6, 2005 Yeah I have 2 of those M-2's in my platoon. I just couldn't remember how long the shot was. It was and is a legal shot and damn awesome if you ask me.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Canuck278 0 #18 January 6, 2005 Quotegot a link? http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/50calibre/50sniping.htm damn good shot by the marine though, keep it up. Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot90 0 #19 January 6, 2005 Both shots are amazing. thanks for the link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #20 January 6, 2005 QuoteLet's not forget the Canadian sniper who holds the record with a confirmed kill at 2,657 yards in Afghanistan. "Reach out, reach out and touch someone"Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #21 January 6, 2005 Well done!! Semper Fi!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Rebecca 0 #8 January 5, 2005 Semper Fi - way to go Marines!! Sprechen of which, have y'all seen the story about the Marine, who converted and became a Seventh Day Adventist, then re-enlisted and refused to pick up a rifle as a conscientous (sp?) objector (though the Corps did not grant him that status). So they arrested him. Aren't all Marines riflemen first, no matter their actual job? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #9 January 5, 2005 QuoteLet's not forget the Canadian sniper who holds the record with a confirmed kill at 2,657 yards in Afghanistan. Hmm.. area = Pi*radius^2 2657yds/1093 yds/kilometer = 2.43 kilometers That gives you almost 18.5 square kilometers to worry about at any instant when those Canadian guys are in town. Edited for correct number, what a dummy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #10 January 5, 2005 QuoteSemper Fi - way to go Marines!! Aren't all Marines riflemen first, no matter their actual job? since you asked we talked with a reserve marine A6 pilot who did some time in the sand. We asked about AC found out the marine pilots sleep with the boys in the field in their own one person tent. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #11 January 5, 2005 Quote960 meter shot for that weapon system is starting to reach it's max threshold but absolutely do-able given the right conditions. True. .308 rounds are barely staying supersonic at that range. I've just started 1,000-yard shooting, and I'm amazed at how well some guys can shoot. I scored for an experienced 1,000-yard shooter, and he put 20 shots in a row inside the 10-ring, which is only 20 inches diameter. Me? With my M1A and iron sights, I managed to keep all 20 shots somewhere on the six-foot square paper background... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 January 5, 2005 QuoteAren't all Marines riflemen first, no matter their actual job? Well, that's the campaign slogan, and it's sorta true. The infantry, of course, gets far more training than the other professions. When I was serving, the support guys might go to the rifle range only once per year. But, it is true that every Marine is taught how to shoot and must qualify at the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #13 January 6, 2005 Damn fine shot! How long was "White Feathers" record in Vietnam? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt91078 0 #14 January 6, 2005 He shot a boy off a moving bicycle at 2500 yards. The boy was transporting multiple AK-47s to the enemy which made him a legitimate target. He used a M2 Browning 50 cal Machine Gun that was affixed with a scope and tuned to only fire one round at a time, but none the less a machine gun which is a far cry from the custom made 50 cal bolt action sniper weapon system that we use today and was used by the canadians in a-stan. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 January 6, 2005 Badass, he's from Bryan, TX, which is where my DZ is located and the city I'm trying to get hired on as PD as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #16 January 6, 2005 got a link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #17 January 6, 2005 Yeah I have 2 of those M-2's in my platoon. I just couldn't remember how long the shot was. It was and is a legal shot and damn awesome if you ask me.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck278 0 #18 January 6, 2005 Quotegot a link? http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/50calibre/50sniping.htm damn good shot by the marine though, keep it up. Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #19 January 6, 2005 Both shots are amazing. thanks for the link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 January 6, 2005 QuoteLet's not forget the Canadian sniper who holds the record with a confirmed kill at 2,657 yards in Afghanistan. "Reach out, reach out and touch someone"Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #21 January 6, 2005 Well done!! Semper Fi!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
