85 year old sniper can still do it
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great story, he still has it despite not handling a firearm for 66 years.....
great story, he still has it despite not handling a firearm for 66 years.....
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Man that was great.I wished I could do that now much less at that age.
Man that was great.I wished I could do that now much less at that age.
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That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country.
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schleifalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country. </div></div>
One of the best parts about being an American.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schleifalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country. </div></div>
One of the best parts about being an American.
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That was absolutly incredible. Thank you very much for sharing this article. It just goes to show the skills that he has.
That was absolutly incredible. Thank you very much for sharing this article. It just goes to show the skills that he has.
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ya thanks for showing us that. Its amaizing he still had the skills after all those years.
ya thanks for showing us that. Its amaizing he still had the skills after all those years.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: (pink)MiST</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've seen this before but never gets old after watching it over and over. </div></div>
Same here.
I am impressed by his skill but even more by his humility.
He doesn't need to impress anyone.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: (pink)MiST</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've seen this before but never gets old after watching it over and over. </div></div>
Same here.
I am impressed by his skill but even more by his humility.
He doesn't need to impress anyone.
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Not that it really matters I guess.....the man is a hero regardless, but that group seemed awfully tight for a 1000 yard shot from a .308 by an 85 year old guy.
Again, not making any negative statement about the man, he's a stud one way or the other.......
But doesn't that seem a little unreal?
Not that it really matters I guess.....the man is a hero regardless, but that group seemed awfully tight for a 1000 yard shot from a .308 by an 85 year old guy.
Again, not making any negative statement about the man, he's a stud one way or the other.......
But doesn't that seem a little unreal?
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That was just awesome. That guy is a real hero. I'm glad that the Army took the time to honor him. Cool of Navy Arms to give him that rifle. Nothing but class. JPG
That was just awesome. That guy is a real hero. I'm glad that the Army took the time to honor him. Cool of Navy Arms to give him that rifle. Nothing but class. JPG
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schleifalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country.</div></div>
Do veterans of the German military not recieve the same respect and honour?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schleifalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country.</div></div>
Do veterans of the German military not recieve the same respect and honour?
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All i can say is good for him "right on"
That is what it is all about.
A great honour.
Great story. Those are one of a kind and we dont see to many
now days.
All i can say is good for him "right on"
That is what it is all about.
A great honour.
Great story. Those are one of a kind and we dont see to many
now days.
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Amazing. I like how shocked the Army instructors were at his group.
Amazing. I like how shocked the Army instructors were at his group.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lafayette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">amazing </div></div>
+1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lafayette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">amazing </div></div>
+1
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I hope I can shoot 1/2 MOA @ 1000 yards when I'm 65, much less 85.
I hope I can shoot 1/2 MOA @ 1000 yards when I'm 65, much less 85.
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My dad and all my uncles were WWII Vets. Anytime you run across one of those guys make sure you shake their hand as that is a group that is fast fading into the history books. Not many of them left and we need to appreciate them!
My dad and all my uncles were WWII Vets. Anytime you run across one of those guys make sure you shake their hand as that is a group that is fast fading into the history books. Not many of them left and we need to appreciate them!
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Amazing. Yet not a surprise those guys didn't have the gizmos we have today when we learn to Snipe. Just think of the rifles he used in his basic Sniper School and what about those LOW powered crappy glassed scopes. If he could hit a 1000 back then, I'd put my money on him git 70% at past 1500 with 338. All those old War Dogs amaze me. great story!!!
Amazing. Yet not a surprise those guys didn't have the gizmos we have today when we learn to Snipe. Just think of the rifles he used in his basic Sniper School and what about those LOW powered crappy glassed scopes. If he could hit a 1000 back then, I'd put my money on him git 70% at past 1500 with 338. All those old War Dogs amaze me. great story!!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TerrorInTheShadows</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schleifalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country.</div></div>
Do veterans of the German military not recieve the same respect and honour? </div></div>
WWII veterans are held in good opinion by most people. But it is different from federal institutions.
The Wehrmacht must not be the base for tradition in the Bundeswehr (German armed forces), because it was used as a brutal tool of the Nazi regime. There are few soldiers which are considered as an example, like Oberst Stauffenberg who tried unsuccessfully to kill Hitler with a bomb.
In the last fifteen years the Bundeswehr has changed from a defence army against the red hordes from the east to a worldwide police force to an expedition force, still with a long and stony way to go.
In this time the perception of the soldiers in the society has canged too. Most people think very positive about our boys and girls out there, but more support is still necessary.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TerrorInTheShadows</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schleifalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That gentleman is still one serious Warrior, not to be trifled with.
It is great how veterans are honoured at your country.</div></div>
Do veterans of the German military not recieve the same respect and honour? </div></div>
WWII veterans are held in good opinion by most people. But it is different from federal institutions.
The Wehrmacht must not be the base for tradition in the Bundeswehr (German armed forces), because it was used as a brutal tool of the Nazi regime. There are few soldiers which are considered as an example, like Oberst Stauffenberg who tried unsuccessfully to kill Hitler with a bomb.
In the last fifteen years the Bundeswehr has changed from a defence army against the red hordes from the east to a worldwide police force to an expedition force, still with a long and stony way to go.
In this time the perception of the soldiers in the society has canged too. Most people think very positive about our boys and girls out there, but more support is still necessary.
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Great story,
The way he shouldered the rifle I was worried he would break a bone. LOL
I hope I can shoot that well when I'm that age.
SScott
Great story,
The way he shouldered the rifle I was worried he would break a bone. LOL
I hope I can shoot that well when I'm that age.
SScott
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Wow actually brought a little tear to my eye when he got the 03. Five inches at 1k! Good rifle, GREAT shooter! Cool vid thanks for sharing.
Wow actually brought a little tear to my eye when he got the 03. Five inches at 1k! Good rifle, GREAT shooter! Cool vid thanks for sharing.
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Awesome story, thanks to him and all the men and women who stand guard.
As a soon to be, I still can't appreciate it all enough.
Awesome story, thanks to him and all the men and women who stand guard.
As a soon to be, I still can't appreciate it all enough.
