Sniper School Info

[towncop]

Wanted to post this where I know most of my fellow shooters lurk. I'm about to attend a 5-day sniper school here in Indiana and was basically trying to find out what all is in store for me as far as a basic sniper course goes. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Our department already has a Remington 700 SPS Tactical that a former SWAT team member had assigned to him which I will be taking over. I've read a lot of info on the 'net about basic courses, and I'm sure courses differ state to state, just looking for a heads up from guys who have been through a course. Thanks in advance!

[Bearcat357]

Get with Surf..... He's the man when it comes to sniper stuff.....

Here's a recent thread......

http://forums.officer.com/forums/showthread.php?162079-Prep-for-Basic-LE-sniper-course&highlight=sniper

[Blackdog F4i]

I responded to your PM.

I have been through the ILEA Basic Observer/Sniper course as well as the Advanced course.

[towncop]

Get with Surf..... He's the man when it comes to sniper stuff.....

Here's a recent thread......


http://forums.officer.com/forums/sho...ghlight=sniper

Thanks BC, I didn't eve see that thread or I wouldn't have started a new one.

[towncop]

I responded to your PM.

I have been through the ILEA Basic Observer/Sniper course as well as the Advanced course.

Thanks Marine. I wasn't sure if you got my PM or not so I didn't want to bug you with another! Info was much appreciated.

[Bearcat357]

Thanks BC, I didn't eve see that thread or I wouldn't have started a new one.

Situational awareness you Jarheads don't have sometimes....

[towncop]

Situational awareness you Jarheads don't have sometimes....

Don't you have a beer to drink and some sunsets to be taking pictures of and putting on Facebook?

[crass cop]

^^hahahaha

[Bearcat357]

Don't you have a beer to drink and some sunsets to be taking pictures of and putting on Facebook?

I do now.........I was at work when I mouthed.....

I love this 7-3 crap......... Got lots of time to drink and pass out...... Plus, I am taking the next 3 Fridays off...... WooT-WooT...3 day weekends...!

[M1garand]

Towncop,

I'll be attending NYS DCJS approved Basic Sniper School this year and so far, I've received excellent information from quite few members of O.com.
So far, I got great info from Blackdog and based on his suggestions, I was able to get my stuff together, got out to the range and tested out few brands of ammo.

I've been told that having range finder (if you are not familiar with or not using Mil Dot) and a good spotting scope can help you quite a bit during the course.

Good luck with your course and let us know how it goes!

[M1garand]

I do now.........I was at work when I mouthed.....

I love this 7-3 crap......... Got lots of time to drink and pass out...... Plus, I am taking the next 3 Fridays off...... WooT-WooT...3 day weekends...!

Man, you are killing me bro! NY is expected to be hit with a snow/rain storm starting tomorrow evening into Friday. Go have a drink for me.

BTW, trip to Maui was great, but didn't have enough time to get to the main Island to give you a visit. I hope all things are well with you.

[Blackdog F4i]

A rangefinder isn't needed for the ILEA Basic Course and you will not be allowed to use it until after you have done the range estimation stage. You will also not be allowed to use anything other than you riflescope on the rangefinding practical. My partner only had a fine target reticle on his rifle and I had to argue to get them to let him use my spotting scope (with reticle) to complete the exercise.

[Bearcat357]

Man, you are killing me bro! NY is expected to be hit with a snow/rain storm starting tomorrow evening into Friday. Go have a drink for me.

BTW, trip to Maui was great, but didn't have enough time to get to the main Island to give you a visit. I hope all things are well with you.

It's 82 and sunny......with a nice 15-20 MPH breeze going .....

I am heading to my drinking hole in about 20 mins to hit happy hour....and have already cracked a Miller Lite can to get started.....

All is well here. My balls aren't glowing from Japan radiation blowing here just yet....so life is good.....

[M1garand]

All is well here. My balls aren't glowing from Japan radiation blowing here just yet....so life is good.....

Well, give it some time and you'll be shooting out 3 tailed glow in the dark swimmers