Re: Vietnam Snipers
You know I have to think of a few things this thread has brought us.
Rifles: Kraig's description of a lighter more effective rifle. At the ranges our guys shoot now? Same caliber or higher?
Rucks: I always felt like what I carried in the 'large ALICE' with a frame felt like a ton of bricks. At least until I got shot at, then a 9.5 hundred felt pretty easy. I gotta say I like the idea of a jungle ruck. Too often, leaders feel that more room = more stuff. Carry the 'stuff' you need. If there is room, carry the stuff you want for what limited comfort you can afford to take.
Sights: I personally have to say I was behind on this curve going through the Army for at least the first year. I just couldn't seem to lock up on the Army's idea that a sight picture was the same all the time. Then I learned to shoot the ghost. After that, I understood much better how exactly to make tiny little changes to the 'sight picture' to make it work to extreme precision. What you said about sizing with sights and ranging Kraig is awesome. I can say I've understood it, but found it hard to show people with open sights. I have shown them many times how to range with duplex reticles and especially with variable powers. Anyhow, the explanations on this thread I hope have helped a bunch.
Camo/stalking: No question, if you take your time you will get a lot closer than if you move too fast. The trick is to be in a position that you know the range before you make the shot. Not always possible, but always more possible if you think about it beforehand. Ghillie suits are not necessary and they are hot. But, in the most extreme conditions, with proper application, they work well.
I'm sure more can be summed up. Please feel free. And say something if you feel differently about what I said.
</div></div>Is that your mug there on the right Boltripper ?
