tisme Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I've been watching Sniper 101 videos on you tube. This guy has put up 74 videos, that I've found very help full. What do others think of his advice? Warning some can be very slow if you've not seen them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwG-D0HjCBQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 heis ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Just OK Spud!!!!, he is amazing compared to most of the crap that is out there..... Ewen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 he is super ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 What do you think on his idea that you don't need a scope with more than 16x for long range shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Depends on your definition of long range and what size your target is. Clarity/resolution are more important than magnification but ultimately if you can't see your target you won't hit it! So a good quality 16x scope will be better than a poorer quality 25x scope and exactly how much magnification is needed depends on application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Depends on your definition of long range and what size your target is. Clarity/resolution are more important than magnification but ultimately if you can't see your target you won't hit it! So a good quality 16x scope will be better than a poorer quality 25x scope and exactly how much magnification is needed depends on application. His definition of long range was a coke tin at 1030 metres, I don't think I could see that through a 16x scope.(don't think I could hit it if I could see it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 always go for a scope with as much mag as poss, providing you have the clarity!!! as you can always wind the mag down or up! that way your not limiting yourself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The scope magnification range is very much determined by the end goal. For example: am I restricted by a weigh limitation?, will I only be shooting at only the one or a limited band of ranges?, will I need to use night vision?, is the field of view crucial to me?, do I need a large elevation travel range?, does the scope need to be squaddie proof tough? These and many other factors must come into play to make a final decision which will differ from person to person on need to need. Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The scope magnification range is very much determined by the end goal. For example: am I restricted by a weigh limitation?, will I only be shooting at only the one or a limited band of ranges?, will I need to use night vision?, is the field of view crucial to me?, do I need a large elevation travel range?, does the scope need to be squaddie proof tough? These and many other factors must come into play to make a final decision which will differ from person to person on need to need. Ewen I have not seen this scope bit-but Sniper /Rex seems pretty on the ball to me.I would be surprised if he was not quite flexible about scope mag....it would be in his "mission parameters',as in the video on choice of caliber/cartridge.By this he means"What you want to do,and any circumstances/factors that affect your achieving your goal".....basic but very clear,and if others followed,about half the questions that come up on here would not need to be asked! I am recommending the proceedure,note,not necessarily his preferred resolutions.Horses for courses,but it pays to examine the horses and the courses carefully! Gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Gbal +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I managed 6 minutes and lost the will to live. The opening psalm wasn't far off the same fundamentalist rhetoric you'd hear from an AQ type; just 'branded' differently - I find that a pretty big switch off. If the info's there, could someone explain who he is and why he considers himself worth listening to? (I didn't spot much except the fundamentalist quote and hear someone reading from a pamphlet in the first 6 mins - is there a provenance piece later on? ) [Yeah, I'm a cynic ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Glad its not just me then bd. Looking at some of the material, instructional technique and also shooting techniques I think a few folks I know would have issues with the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 This forum does makes me chuckle....... Obviously in a positive beneficial way......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 There is a ton of really valid material in the videos, you just need to persevere. Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I managed 6 minutes and lost the will to live. The opening psalm wasn't far off the same fundamentalist rhetoric you'd hear from an AQ type; just 'branded' differently - I find that a pretty big switch off. If the info's there, could someone explain who he is and why he considers himself worth listening to? (I didn't spot much except the fundamentalist quote and hear someone reading from a pamphlet in the first 6 mins - is there a provenance piece later on? ) [Yeah, I'm a cynic ] ill get me coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 There is a ton of really valid material in the videos, you just need to persevere. Ewen As a litmus test, just looked at his inclined fire bit. I zoned out again when I saw mention of 'actual horizontal range'. I think the vids are not going to be my cup of tea. But I'll go Matthew 7:1 on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 His definition of long range was a coke tin at 1030 metres, I don't think I could see that through a 16x scope.(don't think I could hit it if I could see it) I'll put one out on Saturday for you to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 There is a ton of really valid material in the videos, you just need to persevere. Ewen +1 Even if i'm a know nothing newbie I've read lots of his video's and found them most helpful. But that's just one opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'll put one out on Saturday for you to try Don't bother I know I couldn't do it. His first shot hits are good if they're real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSG Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I was impressed by the bird in the brown bikini. I think I might find him a bit irritating to share an OP with. I prefer the Norwegian blokes films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I was impressed by the bird in the brown bikini. I missed that! I think I might find him a bit irritating to share an OP with. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 As a litmus test, just looked at his inclined fire bit. I zoned out again when I saw mention of 'actual horizontal range'. I think the vids are not going to be my cup of tea. But I'll go Matthew 7:1 on it While I agee about the psalm at the start,it has nothing at all to do with the shooting related content,tho' it nearly put me off sampling-but I'm glad I did-still only dipped into them.Leave aside prejudice,if any ,about style-separated by a common language,maybe-it is clear generally in his form of language,though he does introduce appropriate specialist terms too-but generally makes it accessible-and does not make the common error of assuming an equation is an explanation! Some commmentary is clearly opinion( eg about scope magnification) but much more often than not,ti holds up quite well-and who is beyond all criticism on such a wide range of topics covered.74 videos is it? Generall,but not always,the gospel that applies is Matthew 7:26 He could use a haircut,perhaps. Gbal PS I have heard much better expositions on religion,but that is a different matter. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 guys, i really don't see what relevance the guys faith has to whether his material is good or not. His presentation may be a little slow but there are some gems of info there. Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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