Hey guys,
ive been on a journey to get ready for sniper tryouts to get my B4 designator (National Guard) and am looking to get a scope to practice with that will be as similar to what is used on the M110 SASS. it doesn't need to be exact but I want the adjustments and reticle to be as similar as possible. I believe we are switching over to the Leupold 5hd 3.6x18-44 but I am hoping to find a cheaper option as I'm a college student with very little money. Some of these questions are scope related and some are more tactically based. just looking for good info from guys who have graduated from the school and what you suggest.
Currently practicing with a .22 (TCR22) twice a week and an AR15 w/ iron sights every other week (ammo is impossible to find) The goal is to practice range estimation, wind estimation, and all the fieldcraft related to using a standard-issue scope.
-Is there a cheaper scope I can use that replicates as close as possible to the Army's current M110 scope? (not m110A1)
-What reticle do I need to look for? Is TMR the only option?
-What do you suggest to practice for the school that would help a lot (fieldcraft or shooting)
- Any suggestions on practicing for estimating distance?
- What is today's sniper school like in terms of events and what i should prepare for?
Id like to keep my budget under 1400 if possible
I really am looking for as much information from you guys as possible so please just lay it on me
ive been on a journey to get ready for sniper tryouts to get my B4 designator (National Guard) and am looking to get a scope to practice with that will be as similar to what is used on the M110 SASS. it doesn't need to be exact but I want the adjustments and reticle to be as similar as possible. I believe we are switching over to the Leupold 5hd 3.6x18-44 but I am hoping to find a cheaper option as I'm a college student with very little money. Some of these questions are scope related and some are more tactically based. just looking for good info from guys who have graduated from the school and what you suggest.
Currently practicing with a .22 (TCR22) twice a week and an AR15 w/ iron sights every other week (ammo is impossible to find) The goal is to practice range estimation, wind estimation, and all the fieldcraft related to using a standard-issue scope.
-Is there a cheaper scope I can use that replicates as close as possible to the Army's current M110 scope? (not m110A1)
-What reticle do I need to look for? Is TMR the only option?
-What do you suggest to practice for the school that would help a lot (fieldcraft or shooting)
- Any suggestions on practicing for estimating distance?
- What is today's sniper school like in terms of events and what i should prepare for?
Id like to keep my budget under 1400 if possible
I really am looking for as much information from you guys as possible so please just lay it on me