Special Forces Sniper vs. Pro Shooter

Dueling tree at 500 yards... why not!
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[@ajbuschm]

The duelling tree not working right actually made this more funny. Haha

[@ilikepiepls]

It absolutely did.

[@robertbrantley1449]

It was classic! You think Shannon will let us do dueling trees in the PRS? 🤣🤣

[@yellowjacket548]

Yep!

[@patrickcolahan7499]

@@ilikepiepls Yup, worked really well for you.

[@treeratbuster]

Yea that tree sniffed a line of something before you guys started lol.

[@ianschultz9383]

Special Forces Sniper doesn't look for all the excuses found on a public range, like a pro shooter...whahahahaha...great duelling guys!!!!

[@logancastro1862]

I was cracking up the whole time. That .308 was pushing all the targets to the other side with one shot lol. That was a great video 👍🏼

[@sbdreamin]

LMAO

[@ilikepiepls]

This was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. There was a couple of times I was laughing, looked up and saw Erik knocked most of the plates to my side and then rushed some shots. There was not much time in between each round. Enough to jam magazines get situated and roll again. I like the idea of going further out with the tree. Have a great and safe New Years everyone.

[@vrfarmerguy]

Looking forward to many more videos from you two. Thanks for joining the team and I am looking forward to picking up many more shooting tips from you guys. Especially for hunting scenarios......loved the comment about dope and unlimited dial in shots. Lol. You have a Happy New Years as well sir.

[@EPGunman]

I have to say that was fun, cool, and kept you on the edge!!! Hit one and three roll. Hit one and it bounces back in place!!! Great job!!!!

[@giuseppe_M]

platter of assssssse was handed

[@wilfdarr]

Hey Jason, I have a question: why are your scope caps on the left side of your scope? With your experience I'm guessing its not an accident?

[@ilikepiepls]

@@wilfdarr couple of reasons, main reason on the rear scope cap is if I have it rotated to the right I can hit it with my right hand as I work the bolt. It’s not constant but enough to annoy me. The second reason is purely aesthetics.

[@jcrows6627]

That was great! What a bittersweet moment for me. My deceased brother and I would have "contests" like that all the time. Of course, the loser would always have something to complain about.

[@chefboyarb]

Sorry to hear that man, may he rest in a better place and watch over you 🙏🏾🕊

[@ilikepiepls]

I’m sorry for your loss. Memories like that are beyond words priceless

[@F12Mahon]

Loved it! That poor dueling tree I don't think it was made for .308.

[@tripleceas]

Both these guys doing videos together is going to be awesome!

[@SDMacMan]

Its going to tick off Erick when he finds out Jason hasn't cleaned his barrel in over 400 rounds! 🤣

[@ilikepiepls]

Hahahaha.

[@northman77]

I've heard from someone who work with someone... 😂 Snipers are superstitious, and some of them are mad when the gunsmith litterally ordered them to give back the gun to remove the copper fouling. But As I said I heard this from a gunsm... Guy who know a guy.

[@ilikepiepls]

@@northman77 I know a few people that when it comes to their rifle they are very superstitious. Literally have a cleaning rod that they only use on that gun and it can’t touch any other gun.

[@northman77]

@@ilikepiepls next time you see them, Let them know I use 7.62 corrosive ammo and I clean my 7.62x39 rifles and my 1000 yards 308 with the same rod 😂

[@CallMeUbba]

@@northman77 I’ll do you one better- I don’t just use the same rod I use the same brush

[@adambaughman6496]

That was fun to watch, thanks for doing it. Obviously the tree wasn't stable and the plates bounced all over but you guys rolled with it. All in good fun and entertaining.

[@pedrobossio5440]

Practical accuracy at its best, wouldn't want either of these two to put a bead on me at any range. Great fun video!

[@jerrydarrell9760]

Great shooting on the fly! I envy the devotion, skill and mastery displayed...in coming up with excuses! Seriously, some awesome shooting skill displayed here. Harder to do than some may think. Thank yall for taking time to make it.

[@CD-lw6fl]

That looked like a lot of fun. Playing the duelling banjos as a soundtrack during the shooting would’ve been Awesome 🤩 - Good Shootn Boys

[@hoofgripweightlifting6872]

Much respect to both shooters. Much respect to the calibers as well. At 500 yards I just realized how much energy those rounds really have. What a fun competition.

[@robboss1839]

I’ve never seen a dueling tree take that kind of abuse. It was getting tossed around at 500, I don’t know why I’m surprised when I know that round can drop a deer in it’s tracks at 400 yards.

[@lapoint7603]

Great video! I love that the tree took any predictability out of the match. You guys make a great team. The trash talking adds to the humor.

[@dalekidd420]

I think we need to invent a heavy-duty dueling tree and make this a real competition event!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

To make the tree work properly you have to tilt it more towards you. The higher the caliber the more you tilt and it will make it so you only move one target at a time most of the time. I designed mine so it is adjustable on the angle. Fun watching you two shoot. Keep the videos coming.

[@larrymurphy5650]

This was a fun video. Welcome Jason. Erik, thank you for the information you shared during this past year. You continue to have a huge positive impact on the precision shooting community, keep up the good work. Hope this next year will be the best for you both and your families.

[@oldschooljack3479]

That looked like a lot of fun. My cousin and I have identical rifles so we're going to have to try this.

[@oif3vetk9]

Now THAT would be a great match up!

[@charleywalker2982]

I wouldn’t want either of you guys to be shooting at me!!! Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@johnnymccann5607]

i greatly enjoyed this so much as a reloader, once rifleman, hunter , designed my own ultra reduced center fire rifle ammunition for special purposes. all inside 42 yards of knowledge and experience. now iam disabled but not helpless. I definitely reload , shoot when iam up to it , hunt and fish when i feel up to it . i can’t shoot like I did 30-40 years ago. also copd I can’t get my breathing setteled down for higher power scopes . cross hair bouncing around every where. but it’s ok 👍. Iam hitting most of the time what I aim at . took a. fine deer maybe a week or two ago. i have known several years the days coming a can’t hunt no more and limited shooting . it’s ok 👍. I’ve been blessed to live a life many men dream of. no complaining its getting older and life . you young men tak care of your self especially your eyes. Nana and papa wishing you well and the best of all things great and wonderful

[@DialingLongDistance]

One of my best friends and I shoot together all the time, doing stuff like this and challenging each other on the range. Great video of some really good times. 👍🏼

[@tommysaulter9171]

Same here, only we shoot eggs of Off golf tees at random yardages. 2 at each distance, 5' apart...300 to 600 yards

[@ebentownes3427]

It’d be cool to see a video explaining Jason’s DOPE math and the relation to F-Class and/or PRC competition if there is any.

[@scottbutler2761]

Thanks Erik for great information this year . I hope you have a Great new year . Jason nice to see you on the channel . Have a good one also . From Australia

[@JimmyStewpot]

Two good sports, the banter between the both of you makes this video awesome

[@tomhaire4758]

It's always fun to shoot, what had me laughing is that back in my Marine days, every Marine qualified at 500 yards with a standard M16 using iron sights. granted they were not 6inch paddles but silhouette targets, still just using your eyes and iron sights it was a very small target. Continue having a great time.

[@fish4food449]

That was great to watch!!! It’s only a “hunting rifle”, with a “hunting scope”!

[@msquared6324]

With "factory ammo" ...Berger makes good stuff!

[@DanielBoone337]

"It's a dueling tree not a shoot at me whenever you get a chance tree" LMAO That killed me... Good shooting and great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@ThePewski]

Use that new machine shop to beef up that tree, maybe some bushings to slow the travel and heavier targets?

[@ericlinders721]

Jason and Erik,you guys are awesome. Happy New Year gents 🤙⚔️

[@jflanagan5075]

This is great 👍 Alot can be learned from the both of you.

[@texaswader]

I really enjoyed that guys. Semi vs Bolt action :D Happy New Year!

[@50lane50]

Erik? You got smoked !! Awesome vid. Look forward to more input from Jason and you.

[@Halfmilesniper]

That definitely looked like fun. I've shot a lot of dueling tree but never at distance with a rifle. Looks like a neat challenge. Good work both of y'all.

[@claytonhowell5499]

Love the videos guys! Made me laugh and we all need more of that in today's world. Thank you and God bless you guys!

[@jamesholmes922]

Outstanding video! That was Great, guys! Happy New Year from Georgia!

[@charliedee9276]

I've never seen your vids, I could tell Jason was SF just by that intense look in his eyes. Watched 3 minutes, subbed! You 2 are funny as F!

[@JB-ro3sz]

I'm glad to see you shooting a good old 308 rather than a Creedmoor.🙂 The 308 seems to still have a lot of energy at 500 and it looked like the tree was leaning to the left a little causing a disadvantage for Eric.

[@ilikepiepls]

I will always have a 308. They are so much fun to shoot and work on fundamentals with. My next 308 rifle is being built around the Berger 200.20x with a 26” barrel

[@laceytorske6937]

If you want some other dueling fun, you can find those plastic easter eggs that come apart at dollar stores. Fill them with Tannerite and place them at distances (of course each person has same distance) but one shooter has red eggs, other has green. Have third person place eggs out at distances either from hangers, or on stands(cardboard) and have an unknown distance shooting comp. The eggs will pop without being a big thing, but still visible at any distance. With a field like what you have a competition like this would be pretty fun.

[@ilikepiepls]

Fantastic suggestion. I added this to my list

[@stephenhair5501]

Dueling Tree needs some LUBE!! LOL This was too much fun to watch!! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year fellas!! God Bless.

[@rifleman1873]

It’s hard not to root for the guy that served our country in a special forces military unit, but Erik is such a nice guy and good sport that it makes it a lot harder to pick a side. Fortunately that was not too serious, so no pride was really harmed in this video.

[@mpccenturion]

Gotta mention this. When I was 19, the Range owner's grandson and i would do trick shooting on Friday night's if no one else was around. With sights - we both were almost equal. Handguns - we were equal too. So - the challenge was - [ No Sights!] We knocked the sights off 2 rifles and we shot until we had a winner. That night - we were dead equal on NRA 20 yd targets. The last target - was a paper target at 24 yds - laying flat on the sand. One shot each. Doug hit a 6 ring. Mine cut from the 5 ring - across the X and out to the 7 ring. I got the BS award for a week. Thank you! Nice shooting to both of you!

[@johnshipleyjr614]

This is going to be fun watching both of you guys pro shooters I can't wait for more videos thanks🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ronniemaeker9102]

I got money on Jason...

[@vereelliott6556]

Go Jason ! 👏🏻 Great video guys.

[@dbmail545]

Holy cow. Those impacts are moving more than one target plate at a time!

[@richardoliver1468]

Erik….. Thank you both for an awesome video.

[@jadoncramer6512]

This is good. Pushing each other outside the normal. Hopefully, they don’t get jealous of each other. Good luck you two.

[@outinthesticks1035]

I like the way he was so calm , relaxed and laid back till the conditions were agreed to then just jumped

[@CCW1911]

Obviously Jason wasn't thinking job security. LOL Have to let the boss win next time for sure.

[@thar6664]

This was fun to watch! Erick made all the excuses in the book, and jason won 10 times over. That tree was not made for the 308! Lol

[@vinconco]

We have a dueling tree that is specifically made for rifles but still works with pistols. All terrain stable too.

[@davidsalsedo]

Great looking targets I’ll be in soon to purchase Thank you!

[@johnharris1636]

There is actually a thing call, “Too much power.” Good video!

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Nice to see the humor and sure glad none of that A10 brass went down someone's t-shirt. Thanks. J.

[@frankgrillo8094]

I may have a similar AR -308 set up , but my hat is off to mr old school bolt gun. HUMBLING ! goes to show us all -- it's the man behind the trigger ! Well Done Sir

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

That was really cool to watch for what ever reason I just got a kick out of that. Good job Jason way to show em !!!!!!

[@dbusby77]

I was pulling for Jason and I am happy with the outcome. Erik you might want to practice up cause Jason is bringing the heat! :-) #TeamJason

[@williamschweers7255]

I have to hand it to Jason for keeping focused while your brass kept flying passed his face . just a suggestion, you need to dial your gas back , your over gassed . if your AR was running properly they should have landed about 4:00. other than that ,it was a lot of fun watching.

[@ilikepiepls]

We discussed this after the fact. There is a fix coming.

[@williamchilds4623]

What its all about at the end of the day HAVING FUN🤣

[@KFUURE]

You can tell the difference in composure and professional approach....it's clear to see.

[@davidmarion298]

Hahaha this video made me laugh pretty hard. Reminds me of shooting with buddies and trash talking

[@katieluv8422]

Super fun. That sounds like a great new target product to make.

[@samuelberryhill2804]

Cool video man the dualing tree looks fun to do.keep em coming and God bless

[@lukierobbins]

Hey great episode. I found your channel through 4AW (Mark and Sam).

[@simon6ppc246]

A duelling tree with a mind of its own another cracking watch.

[@markroper9269]

That is a shocking result nobody could have predicted!!!! It is going to bother Erik the entire week.... :P Love the video!!

[@mateobrainardo4770]

Depending on the THICKNESS of the target plates, (probably a minimum of 3/8” AR500 steel), you can prevent the targets from flopping around by installing the tree post with a significant (approximately 15•) angle. This way, the projectile energy will flip the target plate around to the other side, and it should stay there. *THATS YUR PROBLEM *

[@jasper-ns3qp]

Fiercest competition I have seen in a while. Two grown men turning into 10 year olds right before my eyes. Awesome!!!!!!! Was fully expecting to hear: "Mom, he's breathing on me" at some point. Anxiously waiting on the rematch.

[@AJ-cn1xy]

That was awesome, great shooting guys.

[@blackcreekoutlawspa344]

This is perfect!! Think it’s a good match for ya. Jason great to have a with us (so to speak)

[@philchiu1711]

ERIC AND JASON YOU GUYS ARE F'N GREAT LOVE THE COMPETITION.

[@terry9313]

This is good content. Enjoyed watching, love the humor

[@lumpyslongshot2113]

The only part of Jason’s firearm that moved was the bolt and magazine follower. Period👍🏻Great vid guys

[@sammyspade123]

That was great! Had a smile on my face the whole time.

[@stevencurran2869]

This was fun to watch. Thanks guys.

[@FreyaKennafr]

Afterwards the SpecialForces sniper says now that we practiced are you ready for the real deal. I hired to 2 paintball professional players to be at 45 degrees from us on both sides and they will be equipped with BB guns while a 3 guy I hired will be firing firework mortars in our direction. Then after we hit our targets we are going to hike 20km while those BB guys are chasing us in their ATV to get to our truck and then go have a beer. READY !😆

[@paxdrago1]

I'm having flashbacks to the dueling tree versus demo.

[@rustysranch2049]

Excellent video chaps, keep up the good work!

[@grimreaper337]

Jason has that thousand yard stare . I wouldn't want to piss him off . I see pain in his eyes. Nothing but respect 🙏

[@Bmetamaximus]

This looked like so much fun, I have to try this!

[@Tofazfou]

Great video and funny too boot. was actually cheering for both of you at the same time.....lol. Wouldn't a lot of the misses be due to the barrels being pretty hot? Especially after you guys shot like 7+ rounds back to back and kept going? Erik, seemed like your POI climbed as the barrel heated up

[@halfdollar86]

Way to Go Jason!

[@wilfdarr]

Love how he's looking to game it by hand feeding but then you remind him that if you flip them all it's over, and he goes to a new game 🤣😂🤣😂

[@AnthonyD1986]

I'm new to rifles. What builds are you both using? They're beautiful

[@billcarlson852]

Jason clearly won! Jason, small advice... "Eric...SHOW ME THE MONEY" ! ! ! !

[@tokin420nchokin]

Not much better in life than going out with a fellow enthusiast for a day of enjoying the sunshine and sending some lead downrange. I'm jealous!

[@Astroboii89]

That was awesome ! I'll have to make one of these dueling trees Don't worry I got the same scope, they are really good for hunting im thinking of upgrading now though shooting style is changing 🤔

[@ertatta]

Jason has those Bushnell ranging bins that are actually very nice for under $1k. This is gonna be fun!

[@chevrofreak]

Bushnell makes a ton of great stuff these days

[@ertatta]

No doubt, I really like my Legend M 8x42 bins.

[@ilikepiepls]

They are nice. I have had them for about 12 years.

[@squidly2112]

Laughing my rear off .. that was HILARIOUS! .. I like your tree .. OMG! .. can't stop laughing ...

[@robboss1839]

500 yards away and the dueling tree is being abused. Dagum high powered rifles are no joke. Fun video with those chaotic plates

[@Mrxguy]

Looks like you guys will be building a new dueling tree...that can handle 308, without flipping all the paddles. Fun video, thanks

[@colinward1581]

Great video! Looked like a lot of fun!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Love it !! Hey Erik, watch your rifle cant after the recoil from the first shot. I’m sure it was right on the first round or two but after recoil. follow up on correct cant with your rifle and optic. Ha ha, just messing with ya. You guys look like a great team.

[@ErikCortina]

The rest cover under stock slid out. It has a picatinny rail under that. I think it was hooking the bag. I’ll get him next time, don’t worry. 😉

[@janne65olsson]

@@ErikCortina Bla Bla bla 🤭 Excuses excuses.... 😎👍

[@chupaechoadventures102]

@@ErikCortina I think it was his mono pod slipping.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

@Erik Cortina get the gen 2 Magpul PRS stock it doesn’t have that cover. Now I know why Magpul deleted that on the gen 2

[@angryginger791]

The tree needs a little detent or something on either side to "catch" the paddle when it flips. Something where the force of a round will flip it but a bounce back will not. And yeah, I'd love to see this at a longer distance. 500 yards is way too easy for your guys!

[@mikekranendonk7676]

That was fun to watch, thanks for that! Looks like y'all had fun tooà

[@badbilly429]

More of these videos! Let’s get him shooting an f class rig!

[@sirfrydryk360]

The Joy of Shooting.

[@lohikarhu734]

You guys were just too much for that poor old dueling tree! ! Just about blowing it up :-)

[@islandtime100]

This was great to watch, I miss Arizona and Texas.

[@RightsCrispy]

De Oppresso Liber

[@JeffNeelzebub]

I would think marksmanship is one of the least important aspects of being a special forces soldier. The most important part is endurance and the ability to remain cool under fire, quite literally. Marksmanship comes with training.

[@angelaprater2679]

No matter who won still fun just to watch you guys shoot both very smooth shooters.