A sniper is a militaryparamilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of. In 1920, he wrote his account of his war time activities in his book sniping in. Our products have a 30 day warranty against defects. By jon couch data books are pieces of gear that are often misunderstood, used by few shooters, and as a result that lack of usage, many above average shooters fail to become excellent shooters. Army ranger sniper explains why this added firepower is important. It helps shooters calculate hold overs and scope settings necessary for accurate long range shots. Free printable training targets, data book pages, and manuals. Zerosighted systems and recorded data in the sniper data book. Additionally, it remains there until you want it gone. May 18, 2012 thuls sniper data dope book by brandon webb may 18, 2012.
During world war, two sixmonth training courses for women alone trained nearly 55,000 snipers, of which more than two thousand later served in the army. The scope dope, ballistic data quick reference kits are a simple but necessary tool for anyone engaged in the art of precision shooting. In the 2010s, a spotter uses various optical gear and in some cases a laser rangefinder. Jun 19, 2017 most commercially available sniper data books such as the sttu sniper data book, snipercraft sniper data book, tssi waterproof marksmans data book, us tactical supply sniper data book and. The combat operations data book was designed by 1moa solutions to withstand the kind of abuse snipers encounter when crawling through the dirt and mud or operating in inclement weather. S tactical supplys modular sniper data book package. Im going to keep the parts i like then switch out the guts of it with pages that i actually need instead of trying to make the book work for me. Years ago the scope dope mdot emoji was a marketingadvertising project that ended up becoming a hit with customers and dealers.
First and foremost, the two depend on each other for survival. Frank and sniper s hide have been great supporters of our products and we were even more excited to get the request to design and layout a commemorative sniper s hide data book for the shooters of sniper s hide. I was looking around to buy a data book to better organize my notes when i came across this link, it is to download in. The work you have to put in just to make a yard shot. Dope an acronym for data on personal equipment, or data on previous engagement, a book used with sniper equipment. Storm tactical has been the official precision rifle data book supplier of since 2005 storm tactical donates precision rifle data books to our us military snipers overseas, free of charge, via all sales are final. Apr 12, 2020 to become an army sniper, you must be an active soldier in the u. Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. To become an army sniper, you must be an active soldier in the u. While you are there you will want to pick up a mildot master, sniper template, and whatever else trips your trigger. Youll also need to enter the infantry and gain experience as an infantryman, which is the starting point for specialty positions.
The days of collecting your shooting information in premade books designed by someone who perceives how you may shoot, and offers you a data book of target pages that are little to no value to you are long gone. Thuls sniper data dope book by brandon webb may 18. Too bad the army supply system doesnt give us the kind of support that your company does. Take a look at the grimy and grueling training the army uses to turn soldiers into snipers. Ryan cleckners book, long range shooting handbook, is the. I didnt know what i was doing or i would have ordered the book with blank target pages, when you shoot different targetstarget shapes my. The rifle data book is probably one of the prime most examples of data management used for long range shooting because it is quite literally a history of the weapon system. Storm tactical free downloads, targets, sniper rifle. The doors opened on the newly formed united states army sniper school in 1987 at fort benning georgia.
There are commercial data books, military data books used for rifle or pistol requalification, matches, and sniping, as well as the home made variety. Precision sniper log book notes these sheets are designed to be printed double sided, using the flip up orientation i. This limited edition book has been designed for frank of sniper s hide. Im going to keep the parts i like then switch out the guts of it with pages that i. The sniper data book features 14 pages of formulas, conversion tables and charts on range estimation, wind, moving targets, and angle fire.
As the army began their incorporation of snipers as a fixed part of their infantry units, they not only had to come up with a new sniper weapon system, the m24, but they had to devise a means of training their new sniper corp. The sdasdb is the result of combining the best information and modern methods from war fighters, military sniper instructors, and civilian longrange shooters, then combining it with the. Dope the shot recording resource, is a log book for the modern rifle shooter. Long range marksmen dial in the dope which they have previously recorded in countless hours of practice on the range. Storm tactical precision rifle data book user manual. A native of fort meade, maryland, and the son of army veterans, irving spent six years in the army, much of that time forward deployed at the height of the global war on terrorism. By utilizing a modular design shooters are able to add to or remove data inserts to fit their individual needs or mission requirements.
Snipers hide is a community of snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. On top of training in the infantry, youll need to have excellent vision and expert rifle skills. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper. I didnt know what i was doing or i would have ordered the book with blank target pages, when you shoot different targetstarget shapes my ocd wants the pages to correspond.
My printer does this automatically but you may have to run your paper through your printer twice to accomplish the same. Army sniper school was initiated in 1955, right after the korean war ceasefire. Too bad the army supply system doesnt give us the kind of support that your. Trajectory card a load for your rifle that is accurate and uses an appropriate bullet, chronograph it and use a free online ballistics calculator to estimate the trajectory. Snipers have a proud heritage, which can be traced back to the revolutionary war. Modular sniper data book moving target lead summary refill sheets, nsn 1220015471814. Former marine corps officer, former usmc scout sniper, foreign special forces officer, law enforcement officers, and competitive tactical riflemen. I have a storm tactical book, good info and contents but i have since gone to a smaller rite in the rain book for 2 rifles, here is why. I attached my accuracy 1st whiz wheel pouch to the front of it and it keeps everything together in a useable package. Mar 18, 2020 united states army sniper course site. Endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipers. Itc marksmanship data book 1 sniperlong rangered logo.
Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. I got ahold of one of the magpul data books, and although it has some nice features, its sort of a cookiecutter book and hasnt been as useful as a modular book would be. The relationship between a sniper and his spotter is very important. Irving, the first black sniper in the armys third ranger battalion, which had previously fought in the black hawk down incident in somalia, killed 33 men in less than four months. Various mission sheets and a barrel log are also included. Too bad the army supply system doesnt give us the kind. Oct 19, 2018 the 5 x 8 army green memo book federal supply service nsn 7530002223521 aka field book, leaders book, etc most commercially available sniper data books such as the sttu sniper data. The data book cover by rifles only, the best way to protect your data book from the elements. Too bad the army supply system doesnt give us the kind of support that your company. Thuls sniper data dope book by brandon webb may 18, 2012. The snipers role is unique in that it is the sole means by which a unit can engage point targets at distances beyond the effective range of the m16 rifle. Rifle data book a lesson in dope primal rights, inc. This ballistic calculator was designed to be a tool for recreational long range shooters, army snipers, police snipers, law enforcement officers, hunters and others.
The sniper data book features 14 pages of formulas, conversion tables and. In the event that one shot one kill is required, you can use the book as a reference for the proper dope for the critical shot. A percentage of our proceeds are used to support deployed snipers. Jul 21, 2014 i got ahold of one of the magpul data books, and although it has some nice features, its sort of a cookiecutter book and hasnt been as useful as a modular book would be. Shown are students in knowndistance training on the maertens range. Now, this rewritable technology has been used to develop a sniper data book. Unlike our cross the course log books, this one is just a single stage. The term dope isnt an official acronym for us military personnel, but cam323 was spot on target for an explanation. When you volunteer to undergo sniper training, you accept one of the most demanding challenges the army has to offer. Formed in 2003, storm tactical was the first data book producer to offer custom made pages, and fully.
See more ideas about guns and ammo, shooting guns and shooting targets. Precisionsniper log book notes chebucto community net. Designed with input from a former army ranger and current law enforcement sniper todd swank, who is one of todays top sniper competitors, shooting for. Army sniper school, at fort benning in georgia, is designed to train members of the military to become toptier snipers. Officially called the simplified density altitude sniper data book, it is a joint venture between thunder beast arms corporation, guerilla tactical, demigod llc, and mirthuls. Its large enough to hold a six ring binder with my preferred data book, along with pen, pencil, stencils and wind meter. The major components of sniper equipment are the precision sniper rifle, various optical scopes and field glasses, specialized ammunition and camouflage materials for the snipers body and equipment. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. Mildot or moa spec sheet i keep a page outlining the usmc and army mil dots in the chance im using. Being a former marine, i am most familiar with those used in the corps. Nicholas irving aka the reaper was one of the most successful snipers in recent military history.
Army sniper school was established at fort benning, georgia, in 1987. A total of 428,335 individuals received red army sniper training, including soviet and nonsoviet partisans, with 9,534 receiving the sniping higher qualification. Thunder beast arms corporation tbac products databook. Top us army sharpshooters reveal how to shoot like a sniper. If youre sitting there and you get attacked, a sniper rifle is not real good for fighting your way out. I just took a class from an experienced military sniper 14 years and he introduced me to this method. Dope cards and ballistic charts gunsamerica digest. Sep 25, 2008 the term dope isnt an official acronym for us military personnel, but cam323 was spot on target for an explanation. Also includes data sheets for zero summaries, cold bore shots, zeroes, bullseye, stationary, unknown distance, and moving targets. This is a single page, printable log book designed to be hole punched and put in a binder. The rifle data book can be store bought or homemade but it is built upon hours of shooting in different conditions to help understand how the rifle responds. Dope cards and ballistic charts low tech best for long range shooting. The army national guard sniper school was established in 1993 at camp robinson arkansas. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipersconsistency equals accuracy.
This role becomes more significant when the target is entrenched or positioned among civilians, or during riot control missions. Designed with input from a former army ranger and current law enforcement sniper todd swank, who is one of todays top sniper competitors, shooting for team. Sniper data book by snip1er the following data pages can and should be used to gather and record information. Founded by frank galli in 2014, snipers hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. The sniper log which contains previously recorded data, or dope is an invaluable training aid. American sniper, based on former navy seal chris kyles book of the same name, omits two incredible. United states army sniper course teaches prospective students how to become a force multiplier. Everything verified out into subsonic ranges and was spot on. The simplified density altitude sniper data book is a joint venture between thunder beast arms corporation, guerilla tactical, demigod llc, and mirthuls. The good folks at thuls sent us a few custom sniper data books to take a look at a while back. The data book was ok a little too police sniper focused for my tastes but the cover works very well. Most commercially available sniper data books such as the sttu sniper data book, snipercraft sniper data book, tssi waterproof marksmans data. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipers consistency equals accuracy. Tactical tailor providing quality tactical gear for military and law enforcement.
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. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper, army. Sniper template, and whatever else trips your trigger. Right click the link below, then save target as and download to your hard drive. Fort benning is also the home of the us army sniper school, where candidates. This is achieved through a vigorous 7 week course that. Sniper data book quality tactical gear for military law. The 5 x 8 army green memo book federal supply service nsn 7530002223521 aka field book, leaders book, etc most commercially available. How the army trains snipers at fort benning business insider. Thank you for considering storm tactical precision rifle data books for your team, unit, or personal training.
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