Snipers & Precision Shooters | A Simple Trick You Need to Know

[@firefightergoggie]

We've always known they're secretive and quiet, but it's true that these Canadians take their shooting very seriously. Interesting getting a rare insight and learning some of their tricks. The Taliban learned the hard way I'm sure.

[@robertili2767]

In the movie, "Day of the Jackal - Melons" at 1:26 the actor does pretty much the same thing. It's not a new concept, but not a bad tip after all. As long as the cord is not wrapped around the barrel, it does very well. Thanks for your service and for staying ready.

[@saramccoy3936]

This is definitely effective. I disconnect my sling from buttstock, wrap it a few times around tripod leg. Crank and release as needed for recoil control and target acquisition. Most of us have a sling on hand.

[@bikeobsessedbikeobsessed4279]

The volume of hate coming from gamers, internet children and lesser men who feel emotional inferior and personally inadequate is laughable. Clearly, most didn't read the subtitles and if they did, its shameful they possess the audacity to slander a Canadian sniper/Armed Forces veteran along with his police marksman colleague. Thank you for your service and taking time out of your schedules to have some fun and share a few tips from one veteran to another. To the uninformed, yes, this is 100% legal in Canada and we can possess 99% of manufactured firearms minus fully automatic and some other prohibited class firearms. This includes all forms of AR-15 platforms, pistols and long range precision arms. Contrary to popular understanding, Canada has one of the highest firearms rates per capita statistically. Cheers, keep the beer cold.

[@FunkerTactical]

Welcome to the internet!

[@MrAndrewDowns]

Roger that. You have verified his service ?

[@SouthernGround]

+Neil Carpenter In every profession you will find bad apples, to not understand this shows your lack of seeing the bigger picture and your inability to see propaganda as it is. Try forming your own opinions not simply follow the mainstream media's agenda driven mimes. The vast majority of LEO,s and Military are selfless hard working individual's who put God, country and their fellow man before them selfs. the rotten apples have a way of sinking to the bottom, and the majority rise to the top. actually I see more of the civilian population per capita acting more like assholes. Maybe THAT should change.

[@SouthernGround]

+Neil Carpenter hell, get rig of them all, your on your own buddy boy, here's your sling shot. fuck, you people are clueless.

[@SouthernGround]

*****​ ??? once again you prove my point, nice job bloveating sparky.

[@beebong1]

If you heard the shot, you weren't the target. MUCH RESPECT!!!!!!

[@moitoi4064]

Or the sniper is lousy.

[@رافضالرجس]

@@moitoi4064 do you mean that you were the target ? And the sniper missed ? Because that’s what I was thinking

[@moitoi4064]

@@رافضالرجس no, what I mean is if you hear the shot and no one is around but you it means the sniper is lousy ‘cuz he missed you.

[@davidedwards1907]

Oh wow just watching that first shot, dam.... somebody give whoever figured that out a medal... you guys are awesome! I mean that sincerely just flat out awesome

[@roylarsen1206]

You can also run cord to your bipod from your belt and it will help you load your bipod in areas where the ground isn’t helping. I will be trying this out. Also check out billy bags, a friend of mine makes ultra lite ultra durable bags

[@dalebrimhall1071]

A very neat trick, I'd love to give it a try myself. Love what you're doing GN keep up the good work

[@DaMuses]

Oh Canada!!! My homeland and always will be... even when I'm far... far... away. Great work, and thanks for sharing, Gents! I'll put this to use next time I'm on the long gun.

[@simonsmith9363]

I use something similar when shooting off sticks (by which I mean a pair of 5ft 10" sticks) and I have a 7mm cord which I trap under my foot. You can then press forward on the sticks which gives you a much firmer rest. Most of my deer shooting is done in woodland or crops and a bi-pod would not cut the mustard, you need a longer pair of sticks. Although I will admit I have just started using a lightweight pair of quad sticks which are awesome.

[@zman783]

I see usmc snipers use slings the same way. It attaches to the rifle, goes under the tripod and then attaches to their belt. Nice video. Can you please tell me what you have on your spotting scope? It looks like a soft case with rails and allows it to be upside down. Thanks.

[@grizwoldstad9956]

good tip. Necessity is the mother of invention, keep up the good work

[@L96EYE]

Excellent tip for recoil management, the less recoil you have the more relaxed the shooter is during shot release when firing large calibre ammunition. Also a great terminology....."how does it feel"?

[@fiveobob]

Dude that is the slickest shit I have ever seen. From an old copper. Thanks for sharing.

[@sammbobdylan]

Great ingenuity. Very simple yet intelligent modification using just rope and if you have one, a carabiner or clip. Thanks for the tips. Also, thanks for your services to keeping people safe. Much respect. Peace. S

[@ashleyshoemaker3151]

I just love the Sound of Contact. I ALSO LOVE TO HEAR THAT'S A HIT.

[@josedorsaith5261]

Probably not at the same time, aye?

[@roccozambrifoto]

Great Video guys !!!!

[@RocotacoPerposterown]

The concept they came up with here seems similar to using the coat and sling on my competition rifle. So if it is as stable as that (if not more), I can assure people that it would be an EXTREMELY stable shooting position and in this situation, you'd have a wider range of movement because when I shoot using the sling it is normally in prone position and sometimes in kneeling position.

[@Bruceworkouts3184]

loving the long range marksmanship stuff guys, keep on'!

[@crabtrap]

would have been better if Bubs ,Juliane and Ricky did the vid....shopping cart assisted tripod.

[@SerratedEdges1]

I love being Canadian. Awesome info and tips. Thanks gents. Giver!

[@pentuprager6225]

+Dodge Mustang I think after the War of 1812 the USA government stipulated that the Canadians be disarmed. The White House has not needed a major whitewash since.

[@charlesludwig9173]

I did not see the first video in this series. I hope it covered need to adjust elevation from slope distance to flat ground distance.

[@HypnologicQualm]

Much love for the 66 assets from the Tango c/s, keep up the good work

[@ArrowSmith95]

just started reading hyena road and the sniper Dets callsign is 66 also the PGW rifles are made in Winnipeg and I'm looking to get one

[@kingpin76110]

Simple and virtually no cost. I mean what shooter/ hunter doesn’t have some good rope and an old carabiner?? Totally bad ass. When the gun goes off there was virtually no upward kick from recoil. Very nice guys. Much appreciated. Great tip can’t wait to try it.

[@dannertactical]

I like this technique with the SS Loop Hole sling from Shadow Tech (HOG saddle inventor). Either clip in to waist or candy cane on tripod leg...very similar. good stuff!

[@d11223344h]

shooting down hill totally changes trajectory!!

[@asdfgh7023]

Absolutly professionals!

[@claudesturm6706]

Bloody fantastic! What a simple but genius idea...

[@Philsgoodnow]

He did kinda mention several improvements. Very creative. I know I'll use it. Thanks Nate. What a good soldier! He's on my friends list on Facebook.

[@24886544]

Great video and improvisation! Nice to see some UK kit getting around...I spy a MTP Sniper Smock and MTP V1 smock mixed in with some multicam. Nice kit!!

[@radar2119]

Awesome! I know that they said that the barrel of should not be touched by the cord, so this would eliminate this set up for a great many rifles. However, you could apply the same tactic by tying off on the forward sling, bipod mount, maybe? I shoot only air guns, no powder, but I intend on using this technique. Thanks!

[@whomagoose6897]

Are you shooting the .300win-mag or the .338Lapua? Also, are you using a simple mil-dot, Horus, a TreMor reticle?

[@azimhashmi6694]

what the beautiful sound created by this Sniper (5:45 & 6:12 IN video) much smoother than SVD and anti material weapons like 50 Cal.

[@trechtzach8151]

PGW Timberwolf.

[@nemanjamajstorovic8405]

one of the best intros ever seen and excellent tips

[@tony55752]

Great trick for sure. I will keep it in mind. Please tell me about the spotting scope.

[@dawidswanepoel3897]

thank you for a good video i like the way you guys improvise in the field as a professional hunter from south africa you guys provide a great learning experience good stuff

[@javierluna56]

Great video. Simple solutions are alwsts the best.

[@BalkanJeSrbija]

Thank You guys, very nice trick!

[@howardhuggins6744]

Great video with excellent information presented. While I don't profess to be a superb shooter like you gentlemen are, I've done ok in years past and have even competed with the FCSA using my .50 BMG rifle. Never in the contention for the Big Brass Ring as I never had the $$ for the top of the line gear, but I did spend for quality glass and had a quality Fedderson barrel set up for my rifle and did manage a "Screamer patch (less than 1" moa @ 1,000 yards) with my AR50 in pretty much stock condition except for the barrel as mentioned. Internal politics within the organization told me I didn't want to play with the Prima Dona's and I've always wanted and preferred to compete against myself, bettering myself with each outing. Plaques and accolades only pump up YOUR chest and clutter your office. Well, you do get free goodies from the Name Brand shops to promote their gear, too, and that helps. But as I said, I was in it to hone MY skills for long range shooting which helped in my hunting endeavors. Ok. Enough about me. I'd like to know what tripods you were using for the rifle and spotting scope along with brand/model/etc. scope if you'd be so kind to tell me. I'd LOVE to get into the Long Range shooting skills you guys possess just because, but I'm limited in the very long range since my larger calibers consist of just my BMG rifle and a pretty much stock Remington 700 Sendero in .300 WM. Both are topped with NightForce glass and my .300 WM loads will keep me just over 3/8" 5-shot group at 200 yards with my hand loads using a 180 grain SGK BT, the same projo I use for hunting in the WM and my .30-06. Both have taken Mule Deer and elk at extended ranges without any issues. So I figure, why mess with success, right? I've tried up to 190 grain BTHP match projo's in the WM but man, they went all over the paper even at 100 yards. I'm talking 3-5 inch groups! But the 180 projo's just happened to sing in both calibers and rifles so I've stuck with what works. Ok, this has gone on longer than I planned so I'll sign off. Thanks for the video again and if you'd please answer my original questions, I'd be much appreciative.

[@chrisa2200]

Cosine of A (Angle you're shooting at) x Line of sight distance = modified dope So for this video... (Assuming we're measuring in meters) Cos(45 degrees) x 1106 meters = dope your scope for 782 meters for the 1106 meter shot. Probably should leave that here for a video expressing high angle shooting. When shooting at a high angle, either upwards or downwards, you will miss high every time unless you calculate your modified distance.

[@mikesmith4334]

With today's technology- scopes, range finders factors in the angle of trajectory for you it so much easier, one thing I've found up to 500 yards the wind has little effect unless it's at 45° angle an full valve wind an it is still minimal hold off

[@lindaphillips8303]

Good idea using a counter balance that helps with the kick

[@Jorge-we9se]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@roberthamm9304]

I just stumbled across this video. That’s a very informative and helpful tip. Where were you guys at way back when during my 12 years of service in the U.S. Army(lol)? I’m guessing that the rifle being used in the video is either a .300 WinMag or a.338 Lapua. It’s definitely not a .50 BMG, or else you’d have it supported with a boulder. Great video though. I could hear the 2 impact reports of both rounds fired, those were some loud reports. Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to try it when I’m hunting deer and coyotes.

[@dandoucette4379]

Aside from my work, this is a great concept for hunting/shooting from distance!

[@dradamov]

My Grandpa used to do this sometimes when he was hunting. Allowed him to get more easily nice and clean sub-occipital hits on deer. It wasn't something over-the-top, but still this method made it easier.

[@tom_olofsson]

Great stuff. Thanks guys.

[@clintonscottwalsh]

just love bolt action rifle.. always have always will.. just something about them..

[@brandongreaves5222]

Clinton Walsh reliable, easier to clean then a semi auto, just amazing rifles.. I'm a big fan of the mosin nagant picked up an ex sniper and sofar she's a good shooter

[@CertifiedSunset]

Mosins have the title of Garbage Rod for a reason yah know.

[@rock2831]

I love improvisation, most of my paintball guns like my masterkey and gear are improvised or modified from scraps or junk people would normally throw away. Post more.:)

[@rock2831]

+antoine eniotna Though a banana protector would be useful for long voyages....

[@HumbleVet]

Understanding these are LEOs, would love to have seen a quick exfill drill toward the end of this. I come at this from a combat perspective.

[@tombryant4518]

Humble Vet Only 1 LEO. Look into the other 2 guys, CS66, and Rob Furlong.

[@rageinthekage4247]

As always Canadian, American and other Brothers working together. Great tip. Good work!!! I don't use a chassis so I'll experiment over the scope ring. Or maybe try some kind of bridge from the forestock so I don't make purchase on the barrel. BTW 66 was a great year... Oooh Raw!!!

[@jtsoutdoorsandmore8136]

awesome video guys , great idea .

[@kevinlivers5216]

k.i.s.s.,,,you prove the saying ,,great application of controlled recoil guys ,,,bring us more,,an play safe

[@CA.0verview]

Dude that rifle , the action look like it wanted to slide out when he ejected the spent round, and it look like chassis is contoured for his thumb to have a home to rest on. I can see this is a very well thought out system 🤙🏼

[@antiquepurveyor]

That is just an amazing idea. Why do rifles kick left? Is is the rifling in barrel??? Ive been trying to come up with something to help mitigate recoil on my tripod but thought it was a stupid idea. After seeing this, I dont feel so silly. Grateful to see this post.

[@sickjohnson]

Looking good AB!

[@desmondspamer5097]

Nice rig for stabilising long range shots in rugged rocky terain, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@DomFlan]

Sweet footage, Im just a little jelly about the locations you guys are able to shoot in over in North America, wish i had access some places like that to shoot here in Ireland.

[@kmerkingdomfilms]

that's a cool trick, thanks for sharing.

[@bradyfilm]

Nice work, going to try it looks like for me will work great.Always nice to get first hand info from professionals. thanks.

[@Chogogo717]

That’s cool. I like the simplicity.

[@bennyblanco4452]

perfect opportunity for a "SEND ITTTTT" quote. that woulda made my day

[@copperhead573]

Nice lock down tip.

[@Reloadingpodcast]

Very interesting! Using a bit of rope to stabilize the weapon on a tripod... I had never considered that.

[@mmrtactical7764]

That's an awesome idea! Great vid.

[@martindrengenxbox360]

Hmm, nice Schmidt & Bender scope you have on that rifle.

[@chiliprepper7678]

Learn something new everyday. 👍👍

[@chaddjames5105]

Liked and subscribed, looking forward to learning more from you guys as I progress into precision shooting

[@jjanders8810]

What tripods are you using and rifle mounts, optic pan head is that that you guys are using? I like the video keep up the good work.

[@Spoons7414]

You think you’ve come across some cool coincidences in your life but sure as god’s got sandals you’ve never come across one as cool as a long distance guy named Miles.

[@mykola.stryebkov]

Hi, thanks for the trick. What tripod do you use in the video?

[@MrPhotographerDude]

Are there any tests done on barrel harmonics which shows that ballistics are actually affected?

[@izatt82]

I would be more worried about slightly pulling the barrel which defeats the point of a free float barrel.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

+chris izatt Still would like to see the evidence in a real world test. According to Todd Hodnet, it doesn't have any effect on accuracy.

[@izatt82]

Free floating the barrel does improve accuracy because the stock doesn't push on it. As far as harmonics I have not seen any scientific studies done.

[@sfertonoc]

Pencil Jockey you dont touch a barrel. It affects not only harmonics but will also slightly bend it under tension and shift the group. A regular guy firearm has a video about it

[@MrPhotographerDude]

Sfer Tonoc Todd Hodnet did a test where they tied a rope around the barrel and had someone pulled it, somehow stabilizing the rifle to be shoot a target and the groups did not shift. I don't know what rifle they were testing, but it could be that the thinner the barrel the more it's affected by something touching it? Maybe stiff precision barrels are different. I'm not sure, but he did do a test.

[@NoName-rc1nb]

That guy with the ear muffles is so loud! I CAN'T CONTROL THE VOLUME OF MY VOICE!! Great video and thank you for the tips gentlemen.

[@windcall8090]

im gonna have to take that trick for a spin this week....I will . what tripod are u running??

[@fishemmanuel1982]

what kind of optics do you have ? scope and range finder brands and models please

[@dandoucette4379]

Nice work gents.

[@tygerbomb]

Out on the west coast this summer eh boys? Brutal smoke. Had a couple days where she looked like the world was coming to an end. I'm gonna have to give this a go. Fuckin genius.

[@mitchcohn1800]

Love the video, I am ret. ARMY 82nd airborne I’d love to come out with you guys and do some shooting..

[@natedizzle12245]

Thank you! Marksman.

[@ironhealzer]

Wonder how well that would work with a slug barreled shotty for deer season.Looks great Gentlemen keep up the work. Thanks for sharing.

[@509Gman]

Get a sling and marksmanship training, you don't need all this heavy shit for any ethical slug gun range.

[@adamkadir3803]

Thats fantastic! Gonna borrow that ;) thanks!

[@romandude7740]

Seems good but Wouldn’t it affect your aim if it’s moving the gun even slightly? Obviously not since they use it but physically how not is it moving the aim around

[@MunitionsDudTester]

Good shit. I've seen and used something similar for the purpose of stability but this is pretty sweet.

[@AleksanderBurdziak]

What BH (25mm or 30mm high) are you using for ERA-TAC mountage for long waver like on the movie?

[@kc5ril]

Does this technique have its place in flat terrain and uphill? Or is there another technique or skill set for that?

[@jamesbridges7750]

Cool, same concept as using a shooting sling,but modified for a tripod.

[@ChielScape]

+James Bridges I figure it might work with a sling if it's adjustable enough. Another win for dicking around.

[@Melchersson]

+James Bridges Marc in our unit took out an insurgent from 3 km with a modified FNC 5.56 standard NATO ammunition,

[@Kataquan]

Bullshit. At 1.5 km 5.56 only has about as much energy as a metal bb gun, a few hundered meters past that it will barely penetrate skin. Regardless, you would need to point you muzzle at an almost 45 degree angle from the ground to get it to 3 km, you cant even sight in a rifle for that. I dont think youre lying but I think you need to work on range estimation

[@atticus9907]

*cough* 3km with a 5.56 *cough* BULLSHIT *cough*

[@atticus9907]

Them cough implies sarcasm.....for the Canucks that aren't familiar with it ;)

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

Nice & simple but very effective!!

[@DJChrisArgueta]

That's awesome.

[@carnivalwrestler]

Thanks for sharing, that's a nice trick.

[@1AbominAble1]

Great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@mikeheutink1314]

Excellent video.

[@zachblakeslee4295]

Im new yo tripod shooting. Have you noticed a difference in your point of impact while laying prone with a bipod compared to when using a tripod?

[@Zi9makin9]

Very nice, thanks for a great video.

[@jimp7173]

As an ex infantry sniper (British Army), even though I left over 20 years ago and it's been a long long time since I worked in security work. I never used so meny tripod's in my day, and I really wonder if guy's would use them now. In the video the guy's were flown up the mountain by hely but on a live op they would probably have to walk/climb up the mountain. They would have to carry personal weapon, sniper rifle, ammunition, batteries, radios, food, water med packs along with meny other heavy gear. So would they really carry extra tripod's that they may not need, I know I wouldn't as I know exactly what it's like to tab up the hills with 100+llb on my back and every soldier shreds every ounce they possibly can before they leave for the OP.

[@sme4969]

this is the same principle as looping the rifle sling around your arm for stability that has been used for a very long time ;) :)

[@glennrunnalls3711]

Don't really like the idea of strapping it to your body but attaching it to the stock is pretty slick

[@highoctain113]

I want to come shooting with you guys, where this is at looks amazing

[@havilahgold2942]

neat concept

[@browneye77]

Excellent tip!

[@Zemkezis]

Is this trick specific to high angle / high downward angle ? Or is it because you would usually not use a tripod otherwise ?