Despite the hype, theres no doubt that these professional marksmen are masters of concealment and precision shooting. However, isis snipers are using the thermal camera as a spotting scope to track targets and to film propaganda shots. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest. A snipers story in iraq and afghanistan 9781599214405. It is called a light fifty firearm because it unleashes. App uses devices camera to modify it to real sniper scope view, also zoom mode with sniper scope. Watch sniper scope cam in afghanistan royaleclash on dailymotion.
For those of you so inclined to purchase, just click on the buy now button. Disclaimer this footage is to be taken as a documentary on the events of the war in afghanistan and should be viewed as educational. Gungho account of a snipers time in afghanistanirving. Witness firsthand the result of advanced training, patience, and highpowered firearms in these top 10 sniper hits. Two of the afghans were armed with remington 700s, a 7. The book uses a 6 ring polydura mini binder, which allows the operator to organize the book per mission needs. We also have an affiliation with so we can link straight to the specific book on the amazon site. Unfollow rifle scopes for sale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Unflinching look of a british sniper and his time in iraq. Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. His record stood for over 7 years and was improved upon by craig harrison with a distance of 2,475 m 2,707 yd using a l115a3 long range rifle. Ill withhold additional details for now because im preparing a longform narrative story about the mission and scout sniper operations in afghanistan. See more ideas about special forces, military and ghillie suit. Being someone that has participated in sniper operations in both afghanistan and iraq i can say that this is the first, and only. Sniper vs sniper real scene israel sniper by javier ns. And yet the sniper was able to hit the target in between vehilces that were moving, and he seemed to scope the targets head perfect on the svd scope. Isis release sickening video of marksman killing opposition fighters in response to hollywood blockbuster american sniper. The top special operations forces snipers will replace their 7. The reaper is gripping autobiography of sniper who killed record 33 taliban in afghanistan deployment. Or could a scope base like the one in the photo i will attach.
The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera. During the 2010 assault on marja in helmand province, afghanistan, cpl. Now this revolutionary book has been completely updated and expanded for the 21st century. Find out why professional snipers, sharpshooters and longrange riflemen consider the ultimate sniper to be the bible of their craft. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot. Youve got e mail, text, camera systems its just like the commander is right there with you. Become a sniper sniper camera will give you real feeling of sniper gun on your hands and you will see world like in a real sniper game.
Military sniper rifles are built to offer higher precision and to be more durable, reliable, and easily repairable in adverse conditions. These scopes are designed for any caliber with the adjustable cam. The rest of the book is dedicated to this fallen warrior. His book, the first to written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome lifeanddeath responsibility of his role and. The leader of the coup, general mohammed daoud khan, was named president and prime minister. Its mills tribute to his brothersinarms and well worth the time. Through the scope, ranstad could see the four taliban, all armed and. An allnew chapter on countersniping lessons learned in iraq and afghanistan an uptodate listing of u. The sniper rifle is sometimes referred to as the barrett, though many shorten it to the m82. A hunt for a deadly sniper from two perspectives the new. Videos of sniper scope mounted to camera i have seen videos of people shooting rats and birds with rifles where they mount a camera onto the scope, giving the video a real time view of where the scope is aiming and the shot and hit. At the time land was organizing his first sniper teams, thenmajor cam hayden usmc, who was first officer in.
Snipers are the subjects of myths, legends, and hollywood melodrama. Russian snipers in the mountains and cities of chechnya dtic. Helmand province, afghanistan moments after taking fire, u. Craig harrison is most famous for his military service in afghanistan as a sniper but he also served in the british army in iraq. The scope has been refurbished recently by repair center and optics are good condition.
Craig harrison born november 1974 is a former corporal of horse coh in the blues and royals, a cavalry regiment of the british army, who held the previous record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at a range of 2,475 m 2,707 yd. Its fair to say, however, that it was a bad day for the taliban. The 6 ring binder is equipped with blackedout rings and all metal hardware. Graphic special forces combat up close and personal afghanistan. Being someone that has participated in sniper operations in both afghanistan and iraq i can say that this is the first, and only, authentic sniper book that has been published during the current conflict. One i wanted to show you is one of marine snipers using a. Afghanistan remained a kingdom until 1973, when a military coup toppled the monarchy. Flir is a private company based in portland, oregon, that makes optics, thermal sights, night vision scopes, and a whole host of other government, military and law enforcement equipment. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the shooting distance and the identity of the sniper have been presented to the general public since 1967. Download sniper one on scope and under siege with a sniper team in iraq by dan.
Scopes have been used for years to help people see what they are shooting at with a rifle or a shotgun. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Being a avid reader, i will pick up anything that has to do with the military. The good times, the bad times, the feelings that take over one during combat. Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. Disclaimer this footage is to be taken as a documentary on the events of. Seriously, if you like military nonfiction, give this a read. Daoud was killed during another coup in 1978, and the government was taken over by a leftist group, which signed a treaty of peace and friendship with the soviet union.
Mounts are now being made where you can place your smartphone on it, so you can better see the objects in your line of fire on the phones screen. Disclaimer this footage is to be taken as a documentary on the events of the war in afghanist comments comments. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. If this is the wrong forum for new guns, go ahead and delete or move. Sniper amazing zoom through spotting scope used by snipers. With the release of clint eastwoods movie, american sniper, this weekend, i thought it might be fitting to look at the favorite rifles of the american hero, chris kyle. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan. Sniper scope cam in afghanistan protecting the second. Sniper and millions of other books are available for instant access. The shot hit the captors apricot medulla oblongatathat was threatening to pull the pin from a live grenade.
What you are about to see is graphic, as it depicts real sniper hits against taliban soldiers. The sniper, like others in the area, had proved surprisingly effective, and corporal gibbonsneffs team was ordered to flush him out. With its powerful scope and long barrel, the sniper rifle is one of the most recognisable weapons in an armys arsenal and has been popularised through historical events, film and other media. This is the scope chosen for the newest marine corps sniper rifle. Early in the book, the author is standing beside someone who is killed by an enemy sniper. An intimate look at the sniper of the 21st century. The emergence of the video comes after footage was released. Reporters narrowly escape death by svbied while dodging sniper fire force reconnaissance conducts midnight urban raid the very. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The sniper data books are printed on tan rite in rain all weather paper, in a compact paper size of 4 58 x 7. This is a typical engagement for marines fighting in. In his autobiography, kyle said people ask a lot about the weapons he used as a sniper, so he talked some in the book. I found a photo in wiki of a recent m14 sniper rifle. There was also a rare footage where the camera was placed over the svd sniper rifle scope, it showed the sniper taking a difficult shot with movind traffic occasionally blocking the target.
This looks like to would be a dandy rifle for the current springfield armory to offer. Categories video taliban editors picks afghanistan marine corps shock and awe combat. Spotting scope cam in afghanistan by funker530 veteran. Rob furlong born 11 november 1976 is a canadian former military sniper who, from march 2002 until november 2009, held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at 2,430 m 2,657 yd. Gary brozek has coauthored 20 books, including five new york times bestsellers. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. Special forces love this sniper rifle because it is very adapt for a number of purposes. It has the rangefinder bullet drop reticle and 1 tube. Bope brazilian elite troop major busnello had the hostage takers head in his crosshair for almost 1 hour before he decided to pull the trigger from his 7. The reaper is gripping autobiography of sniper who. While snipers in afghanistan were routinely shooting at targets 800 to.
Warning thread long distance scope cam in afghanistan might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. This is the scope chosen for the newest marine corps. From the familiar to the obscure, novelist and military man jesse goolsby runs down the poetry, fiction, memoir and history you need to make. When john plasters the ultimate sniper was released in 1993, it was hailed as an instant classic in the sniping community, influencing an entire generation of military and police marksmen around the world. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one. Marines spot an armed taliban fighter across the helmand river where the ambush came from. Chris kyle, a retired navy seal and bestselling author of the book american sniper image. The soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is. Sniper scope cam in afghanistan sniper amazing zoom through spotting scope used by snipers. Isis snipers using us thermal devices military times.