Special Ops Sniper Rates 8 Sniper Scenes In Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

Nicholas Irving, author and former soldier, rates 8 sniper scenes for realism in movies. Known as "The Reaper," Irving says he killed 33 enemies as a sniper for the US 3rd Ranger Battalion. He is the co-author of "Reaper: Drone Strike: A Sniper Novel."
Irving rates the realism of classic war movies such as "Clear and Present Danger" (1994), and "Enemy at the Gates" (2001). He breaks down long-range-sniping scenes featuring Will Smith in "Gemini Man" (2019) and Mark Wahlberg in "Shooter" (2007).
He also looks at modern-day war movies set in Iraq and Afghanistan, such as "American Sniper" (2014), "Lone Survivor" (2013), and "The Hurt Locker" (2009). Irving rates the realism of the weapons used, along with body position, stealth, and environment.
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[@cyrilkorletey3433]

I'm beginning to realise that being a sniper is like 95% mathematics and 5% shooting

[@tubeincompetence]

Also felt like they should rename it to "mathematician rates sniper scenes" or something :)

[@NICHOASLI]

I like those odds

[@FrankyPi]

And a ton of training of course.

[@JR-ju3kj]

A lot of people don't realize how smart a lot of special forces guys are and how smart a lot of the infantry grunts are,too. Don't let the movies,TV and video games fool you,combat really is a thinking man's game.

[@UnknownSageMaster]

Kinematics and projectile motion

[@dannytay82]

Bruh when he did the quick math, I was like, “I’m a failure.”

[@jaywebs]

lol, same

[@airheadedsenpai2868]

Lmao bro you’re not because you can joke about that, to many people think they can seriously do this type of shit just because of games and ego and can’t even admit this I know your joking but words have power you’re not a failure brother 🤛🏾

[@AlexSmith-tz2lf]

He used his D.O.P.E.

[@reznovvazileski3193]

​@@AlexSmith-tz2lf No need to do the D.O.P.E. on that one lol, you use it cus it's quicker but essentially it can be done the hard way with mental math as well. He gives you an estimated height of the object (Obj), he gives you an actual height of the image (Img), he knows the distance his eye is from his scope (b). He wants to know the distance from his scope to the target (v). Magnification N = Img/Obj = b/v -> v = b*Obj/Img, neglects inaccuracies of the scope but for theory, job done. It's very simple math to do on the fly. Now what he did there was take an experimentally established scope constant (B) including both b and all the inaccuracies of this specific rifle and scope he's working with, the offset from the scope to his barrel, thick lens corrections, probably some factors you wouldn't even think of but don't matter now since it's experimental data that includes all of that. Then he says okay now v=B*Obj/Img because that's what it's going to hit like in reality. He might have very well written down that constant in his D.O.P.E. that sounds like a smart thing to do in case your memory goes hazy, but he still did the same maths regardless in this instance.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

I'm sure if you start practicing, you can be just as good. It's not calculus or anything

[@jordankelly2766]

“It was essentially like playing volleyball with bullets”… his analogy for one of the most intense and scary situations a person could be in is insane

[@alauriebees]

For real

[@giovannisantopietro2612]

Out of any moral judgement, It Is fascinating

[@based8223]

You don't have to quote things everyone heard while watching the video.

[@itswirax2786]

I mean u must be insane to go into the military

[@sickofyou7709]

@@based8223 I agree that people don't need to quote everything all the time like they do, however, OP wasn't simply quoting what the guy said. They were making a statement, based on something that was said in the video. Had they omitted the quote, everyone reading the statement would have had to take a guess as to what exactly they were referring to.

[@user-kt6gk9lb2c]

33 kills and didn't even use his nuke killstreak, this man has class.

[@Aliefe_]

33 kills in 3 months

[@dayarnnaqshband8777]

@@Aliefe_ solid KD

[@bradmartland5723]

What's he like if he runs around tho?

[@_______65656]

But Chris Kyle has a confirmed 200 plus kills because he was like a support to kill any terrorist that may attack their platoon

[@LGBTQLegend]

​@@Aliefe_For a spec ops combat sniper that's not as high as you might think.

[@sikckaputten]

"Johnson! I didn't see you at camouflage training today!" "Thank you, sir."

[@Mikail_199]

A good one

[@snakm]

HAHAHAHA this wins

[@nathanvm4217]

Underrated comment.

[@PorksG]

Hahahahahaha

[@nomsterdude]

Lol

[@satoru556]

Sniping in Video Games: beng beng Sniping in real life: Physics class

[@dailylama8616]

Yes

[@josi4251]

Yep

[@luislongoria6621]

Do The Math. Physics? That Stuff Happens DownRange

[@lagend3]

Pretty much everything in this world involve math/physics

[@luislongoria6621]

@@lagend3 I'm Sorry, You Lost Me. Short Attention Span. Now I NEED to Shoot Something, All in The Name of Science!🤓

[@acting125]

This guy is actually so cool. The way he explains the methods and the tools used makes it easy to understand. Also the way he did that math so fast was beyond impressive.

[@withexpectancy5818]

I know!! I was so impressed with the math too!!

[@FectacularSpail]

I just happened to stumble upon the second video, and I was like "Oooh, he needs to do Saving Private Ryan and Enemy at the Gates!" and then I saw this one. He explains things so well. Most of us who just know about snipers from movies kind of assume it's all about marksmanship, but there's also so much calculation and intelligence involved as well.

[@frooskys22]

Do you think that he actually did that math in his head? he knows it already because he has calculated that many times, 40 inches is almost equal to a meter, so that is one of the most common conversions you do as a sniper, also, he doesnt even know what he is doing, that "constant" is just the conversion between inches to milimiters.

[@frooskys22]

@@withexpectancy5818 anyways, it is ez math, 25x40=1000, thats common sense and 0,4x40 is the same as 4x4=16, so 1000+16=1016. Easy arithmetic 1st grade math

[@marcuselvard5922]

@@frooskys22 Why are you triggered? We know that he certainly had the calculation in mind but it is his way of reasoning and explaining that is fascinating. And the fact that he incorporates so much science into what he does is cool. Lol

[@pdoylemi]

The most amazing sniper operation I ever heard of was shown in "Captain Phillips". I still can't believe it was possible. 3 SEAL snipers on the fantail of a ship (moving in the waves) zeroing in on three targets they could only see by infrared, in a little, bobbing lifeboat, and they all fire together and eliminate all three targets.

[@jamesbarrett918]

The lifeboat is on display at the UDT/SEALs Museum in Florida.

[@tommymiller8144]

I was hoping that scene was going to get shown! Really wanted to hear what he had to say about it

[@_______65656]

The most amazing sniper strategy was like this: Imagine your a soviet soldier walking through snow in finland and then you saw your friends die with sniper shots mysteriously but you cant see the enemy sniper. Take a guess about who is this sniper i am talking about

[@JustAskingquestions10]

​@@_______65656Simo häya.

[@_______65656]

@@JustAskingquestions10 I don't have that kind of a but he is really the best sniper in the world and btw he used an old bolt action rifle

[@DC8BPTheGoat]

I could never be a sniper. By the time I'm done with the math, the enemies would have been long gone.

[@memecream5834]

Nice finally did the math... Good damnit he moved 5 feet left and 3 feet forward

[@haveaverygoodday3366]

Same

[@misskitty9556]

😂 funny

[@AlenB29]

@@memecream5834 i finally did the math..goddamit war ended

[@angelgjr1999]

I’d probably give up halfway tbh

[@alexsmallz9397]

Him: so unrealistic Cod player: that’s what I’m saying the guy is literally hard scoping

[@goozbox9076]

Bruh😂😂😂

[@Kinobambino]

Lol

[@4x201]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kemozabe]

360 no scope 😂😂😂😂

[@dreboog9465]

LMAOOO

[@user-qm2wl9ry9n]

What really impressed me was the tremendous attention to detail that snipers have to have

[@leoperidot482]

Not really. Plenty of bad snipers in movies and tv, like in; 24. ADAM-12; LOG 14. BOARDWALK EMPIRE. GENERATION KILL. HOMICIDE LIFE ON THE STREET; SNIPER. HUNTER; THE SNIPER. MAGNUM PI; DEJA VU. NCIS;ONE SHOT ONE KILL. SWAT. TJ HOOKER; TERROR AT THE ACADEMY. THE UNIT. 12 STRONG. 28 WEEKS LATER. THE ACCOUNTANT. THE AMERICAN. ASSASSINS. BEHIND ENEMY LINES. BLACK HAWK DOWN. EXECUTIVE ACTION. THE DEADLY TOWER. DIE ANOTHER DAY. FURY. GEMINI MAN. GOLGO 13. HYENA ROAD. HITMAN. THE INTERNATIONAL. JASON BOURNE. JFK. JOHN WICK. KILL BILL VOL 1. THE KILLERS. LETHAL WEAPON. THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS. LONE WOLF MCQUADE. THE LOSERS. THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE. MARKED FOR DEATH. METRO. MIAMI VICE. MYSTERY ROAD. NAVY SEALS. THE NEGOTIATOR. THE PEACEMAKERS. THE PHONE BOOTH. RAMBO. REDS 2. SAVIOR. SHOT THROUGH THE HEART. SKYFALL. SMOKIN' ACES. THE SNIPER. SWAT. TAKING OF PELHAM 123. TWO MINUTE WARNING. VANTAGE POINT. WIND RIVER. WOLF CREEK.

[@Spiralredd]

Yeah and it's always satisfying to see real military men point out movie inaccuracies.

[@kevinlabo2310]

The other scary thing he forgot to mention with saving private ryan is the fact that in order for a scope shot to work, the enemy sniper has to be dialed in on you perfectly too. It has been recorded on happening, once and only once. That means you both are staring at each other and you pulled the trigger first. You would have literally been a fraction of a second from death.

[@leoperidot482]

That shot was debunked in MYTH BUSTER. You can't fight math.

[@typetersen8809]

​@@leoperidot482Apparently only because a different scope (a modern type) was being used which was unlike the one that Carlos Hathcock used.

[@zordiark9673]

For that to happen, shouldnt you actually aim the Gun of your target to allign the Scope for that shot? If the Angle is off even by one millimeter, you just crush the scope and nothing else.

[@fearedjames]

Eh less than that tight. You would not try and intentionally shoot through a scope, so for it to happen it would be a guy turning to face you the second you fired. You definitely had at least a second or two before he truly reacted and tried shooting.

[@kevinlabo2310]

@@fearedjames no it is that tight. The lenses are curved inside that scope. Yes no sniper would ever intentionally aim there but they might be going for a headshot and the bullet happened to hit the scope. In order for that bullet to make it through the scope it has to hit exactly square on all lenses. Which also means the lenses in the hit scope have to be mounted perfect. Myth Busters did an amazing teat on this to show how hard it is to get a bullet to go through one.

[@franko6050]

He looks like he sleeps with a pillow under his sniper

[@malachi.themessenger]

LMAO i had to read that twice.

[@BtpMikeJones214]

Boy that’s too funny

[@brianfosterkinsale4403]

This should have wayyyyyy more likes 5han it does

[@davidsilvera7436]

Take my like!

[@jurassicdano3695]

Lol under the sniper I honestly thought he would use it as a hugging toy

[@thischinksays]

Someone in math class: When is math ever going to be useful in real life? The reaper: When I'm sniping.

[@brettshair3151]

Oh hi Hisoka!

[@Ifshsuddkis]

HISOKA!!!!!! My Girlfriend Kendall said hi.

[@Omarionx]

@@brettshair3151 😄🤫😋🙃🙃😁😉😆🤔😗☺😆🤔😅😇😀🤔😉🤔😉🤔☺🎉😒

[@donovanburkhard]

Straight trig

[@WatchingYou2ube]

Everything is made from Math. The universe itself. You. Light, and energy. Even the soul has a stems from mathematical monad

[@DaddyEdibles]

This was very well explained and I love how fair he was in his ratings. He wasn't overly critical of the entertainment factor.

[@erasmus_locke]

@DaddyEdibles he gave the last one a 2/10 because the gun was too heavy. How could you possibly say is ratings were Fair?

[@mlgamings6110]

@@erasmus_locke Uh, because that is a fair point? He said the gun was so heavy that the gun should have been carried in two separate parts. The guy is moving with around four-gallon paint cans of weight for miles like it weighed nothing. Doesn't matter if you are a trained soldier or not, you would be absolutely wiped. Sure, he should have probably actually reviewed the sniper shooting (unless it wasn't part of the scene, I didn't watch the movie), but that is a fair point. Guns are a LOT heavier than they look.

[@masterofwit339]

I never realized how much math is used when sniper shots are fired. I always thought it was “see a target, shoot the target”. This was incredibly interesting. This dude is a real walking legend

[@mr.bombastic413]

So a sniper is basically a math genius who’s a good shot

[@andypandytangerine3044]

Yep, you’ve got it in a nutshell 😉

[@mrstealyourcat5138]

Well I play cod and decent at math so LETS GO

[@TheProdiga1One]

@Wang Liqin At the risk of sounding racist. Of course, it has to be an Asian to dismiss his math aptitude. Props to you guys though, you know your math. But when it comes to being creative, most of you are found wanting. I guess that's why you are known for bootlegging. 😂 all jokes bruh

[@look4keith]

Good? GTFOH.

[@dedecmds]

I mean, he just did a simple multiplication and divided by 2. You don’t really have to be a genius to do that 😅

[@brianfosterkinsale4403]

Me: wow this scene looks so realistic Him: this is completely unrealistic Me: this is completely unrealistic

[@viko747]

Same happened to me 🤣🤣

[@brianfosterkinsale4403]

@@viko747 at least i know I'm not alone 😂😂

[@ottohines90]

😂😂😂😂 facts! 💯💯

[@u107916]

I'm like... no way Jude Law gets 3 shots off before they even look to return fire or cover, dude is like "I've done that, 10!".

[@brianfosterkinsale4403]

@@u107916 👌😁

[@erasmus_locke]

I like how he explains that it's completely impossible to shoot the gun out of someone's hand at such a far range but still thinks it's a five out of 10 but then as soon as he sees a black scope and a white snowy field he gives it a two

[@yodude8686]

he is giving scores based on vibes

[@KittyKarenpoo]

I love how he broke down the one-mile shot and just rolled his eyes when talking about all the factors, like rotation of the planet, wind (here, there, in between here and there), humidity, elevation, drop. You could take the same shot from a machine, and three bullets would land fifty feet from each other. But, it's Hollywood, and of course it might have happened with a ton of luck.

[@bigdaddy2429]

It´s documented that Chris Kyle got a kill at that distance, I don´t know more specifications but yeah

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@bigdaddy2429 It's also documented that he killed civilians...

[@angusfraser-brown1663]

@@thelegacyofgaming2928 If you're going to claim something like that, provide proof.

[@fartyturd4084]

@@thelegacyofgaming2928don’t care, Chris Kyle on top 💯

[@fakshen1973]

Be very afraid of people who can do long division in their heads. You're an equation that's about to get solved.

[@nehemiaspalomeque2372]

I like what you did there 😂👏🏽

[@TheBlueApleGamer]

Yo thats badass

[@yunushokkaci4890]

bro he divided 1016 by 2 chill

[@samspackle]

Cool analysis. why do I find it very funny

[@MrLrebelo1]

Screech

[@aujun2089]

Me: I want to be a sniper. Him: Talking bout mathematic. Me: Well, security guard more suit to me.

[@scribebing2043]

🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂

[@abhinavwalkey3422]

@@milktooth9678 chill, he probably didn't mean to

[@brucelston]

Lol

[@AA-bz1pr]

Original 💯

[@catjackinthabox3015]

You're asian and You are afraid of maths??

[@Wetknees]

“Either really lucky, or after that after that get up and walk on water” I love how even when they’re acting clinical vets always have the best one liners 😂

[@ballerdan12]

This guy is an absolute legend. So much respect. Love hearing his take on Sniper Training and practical use.

[@elite4championjosh]

My guy just did math in his head and without using fingers. This dude for president

[@gregcoustas8780]

pretty low standards right now.

[@diamondwolfpack6]

@@gregcoustas8780 I mean there’s joe and trump nick ain’t bad watch his Channel

[@jaggy0818]

@@gregcoustas8780 facts

[@acpliego]

@@gregcoustas8780 exactly 😆

[@0riginalFIR3]

maurice. I think it was sarcasm...it was divided by 2 its hardly the hardest thing to do in ur head aha

[@assgoblin6999]

Girl: “I hope he takes me out” This guy: “say no more”

[@vipr1142]

IS the rifle he shows at @2:27 a remington M700?

[@arigiofches6358]

R/cursedcomments

[@shitass1394]

130th like

[@beesechurger9464]

@@arigiofches6358 r/ifoundamobileuser

[@arigiofches6358]

Froge r/lolnoistarteverythingwithacapital

[@user-wk7hr9tl8d]

really enjoyed the fact that he was explaining the math behind being a sniper. actually learned something today !

[@tookitoff]

This guy sleeps with the lights on because the darkness is afraid of him.

[@kilmency2187]

Hes scared of baby chicks tho.. 🐤 😂😂😂

[@horrorfan4-life689]

That doesnt make sense

[@immexicanguy]

Horror Fan 4-Life Hes talking about when he was with demolition ranch

[@BrokeSpike]

@@horrorfan4-life689 its a joke stupid

[@princessleotardovadincithe7771]

No.... The darkness simply escapes his vicinity.

[@hicccup1663]

Him: *says anything* COD players: “mhm totally agree”

[@frumentarii6542]

Totally

[@6flaka918]

😭bruh

[@micajahkorte7369]

stg I was going to start putting mines on the roof stairs now

[@ullenlaishram]

He didn't mention anything about putting down a trophy system to avoid pesky enemy pushers. 4/10 for me.

[@frumentarii6542]

@@ullenlaishram a claymore

[@user-tp9xw7dj5c]

Snipers are a different breed. My best friend was a Marine Scout Sniper. Dude was such a motivated, smart and could overcome boredom longer than anyone I knew. Snipers are smart, they are mentally stronger than strong. Much respect to all of them.

[@morganottlii2390]

Great video! I have often had to remind myself and my kids that anything is possible in the movies, but the real world follows real rules. Thank You for your service!

[@extraordinizing4934]

Actor: *does anything* The reaper: *laughs* “no”

[@narcleptik]

😂😂😂

[@limp7684]

Then: 9/10

[@weshuber8055]

"huh not happening"🤣🤣

[@Wolf-jb5bh]

@Hallie Bollywood wants to know you location xD

[@asilva5021]

Snipers are just Deadly Mathematicians.

[@dossedaqarsnider7130]

No offence but high school math where i live is more complicated than the math he was talking about . You dont have to be a "math genius" to be a good sniper.

[@History_Buff]

*physicists

[@asilva5021]

@@dossedaqarsnider7130 *go be a good sniper then*

[@dossedaqarsnider7130]

@@asilva5021 not at all interested in that profession, i am a computer scientist. I was just pointing out that the math he did is easy and you dont necessarily have to be a mathematician to be a good sniper, there are other skills that are way more crucial

[@jss1328]

@@dossedaqarsnider7130 They never said you have to be a math genius. All they said was that they are deadly mathematician. It only implies that they use math for deadly things. That's it.

[@ChorneyRytsar]

Snipers are the most intelligent operators on the battlefield. Patience is also vital to our personal make up. Mad respect, Sgt. Irving.

[@MsTriggaTre]

You're a sniper too ?

[@ChorneyRytsar]

@@MsTriggaTre Yes. I was a Scout-Sniper in the U.S. Marine corps.

[@ThomasPowellNZ]

Some have even been known to blow their own horns!

[@spfadden082711]

This was great! That clip where the gun was shot out of that guys hand (the real clip) was amazing! Good info on this… I really enjoyed it

[@getsmarty7603]

They should do one with a politician breaking down dirty politicians in movies.

[@raewambia33]

😂😂👌👌

[@NancyPewosi]

Excellent idea!

[@weegaz22]

Unfortunately you'd get a politicians answer...

[@jgfunk]

Ha ha. That would be epic. " this is one is unrealistic. I would have laundered the money way before that."

[@getsmarty7603]

@@jgfunk lol. This one gets a 4/10, you need to kill more people then that.

[@vitamind2943]

This guy could teach physics and I would actually listen.

[@dekizuljafni9468]

You just need bench press 300 repz a day and your physique Will good like captain america

[@FinanceWisdomTech]

True

[@therealsmoovewitit9317]

No cap my guy I’m wit you

[@riccardomariani9648]

If you don't listen he could yeet a pen in the head across the classroom

[@ryannelson7436]

I’d be going home to tell my mom I know how to kill someone from 500 yards

[@evanblake5252]

I feel like videos like this serve at least four different purposes at once. They entertain, they inform, they demonstrate just how uninformed most people are who have not had extensive training and experience with a complicated job, especially combat related, and they really show just how much research, time, and care go into getting a fictional depiction right.

[@shawndashno6022]

Everyone "thinks" their a sniper, until they get behind the gun at an actual distance where the mathematics come in, (bullet drop, wind sheer, etc.) Then it's always the guns fault. It's not sighted properly, the ammo is wrong, oh, the wind picked up on a breeze less day. 😂😂 Seen it a hundred times. Patience is the snipers best friend.

[@evanblake5252]

I figure if you make it far enough that you actually become a sniper, get put in the field, and have to use the rifle, you should be prepared for factors like tedious/difficult math, wind, all that. @@shawndashno6022

[@ResponsiblePledge]

The formula for estimating range using mil dots is as follows: Range (in yards) = Size of Target (in inches) / Size of Target (in inches per mil) Here's a breakdown of the steps: Measure the size of the target in inches. In your example, the target is 40 inches tall. Determine the size of one mil. In the US military, the standard size is often considered to be 3.6 inches per mil. However, mil-dot scopes may have different subtensions (the size of the mils), so it's essential to know the specific subtension of your scope. Let's assume your scope uses 3.6 inches per mil. Divide the size of the target in inches by the size of one mil to get the range in yards: Range (in yards) = 40 inches / (3.6 inches/mil) = 11.11 yards per mil Now, if you said the target appeared 2 mildots high in your scope, you can calculate the range: Range (in yards) = 2 mildots x 11.11 yards/mil = 22.22 yards So, if the target is 2 mildots high in your scope, it is approximately 22.22 yards away. In your provided formula with X as 25.4, it seems like the conversion from inches to millimeters is happening.

[@fjnemo]

Pretentious people like you is reasons why I hate learning about anything to do with the military, navy, army etc

[@ResponsiblePledge]

and knowing is half the battle - thank you for your....sorry what was it again? @@fjnemo

[@rdp_mizo]

Type shii

[@izzycrybaby1164]

As soon as he started talking about the earth's rotation affecting the flight of the bullet I knew I would only ever be a sniper in FPS games 😂😂

[@trygvesowa4903]

The spin of the earth doesn’t really do anything spin drift does way more though

[@cahl615]

Plus everyone knows that the Earth is flat...duh

[@MrPoPo-ct6se]

@@trygvesowa4903 So you have never shot long range then?

[@brittwilliams767]

@@cahl615 John 11:35, smdh

[@Jason-jb1vs]

@@trygvesowa4903 have you seen a toilet? Now wind could get effected hundreds of times of that, it's not to hard to google coriolis effect, he literally said the word

[@keysersoze4692]

Excellent analysis and narration of the movie sniper shots! Thanks for your dedicated service to our great nation Nicholas!

[@jimnasium3208]

The Hurt Locker was a great movie and it's cool he points out that the sniper dialogue wasn't good because they weren't a sniper team which is some nice attention to detail in case it was done on purpose for the movie.

[@jamesjackson8328]

Imagine being so badass that you’re nicknamed, “The Reaper”. Holy shit man

[@Cecilia-sf1sn]

Omg James Jackson!!!

[@ego2d]

I know, daaaamn...

[@marp00n]

thassa ayo

[@mediacominternet]

You should read his book

[@alibobobaba1337]

Chris Kyle had one of the coolest nicknames. When he was in Iraq he killed so many of their dudes they nicknamed him “the devil of ramadi”

[@valdemar91]

Snipers are dangerous, not because they carry the biggest guns, but because they learned to weaponize maths.

[@ryanmclark82]

Weaponize math. Holy crap that’s insane!!

[@valdemar91]

@@ryanmclark82 Its basically all it takes to make a long distance shot. I know there is a hell of a lot more to it than just making the shot. But, everything about the shot itself can be broken down in terms of maths, and that is what allows them to make these long range shots so consistently.

[@KhanhTran-xp7yn]

It's the same for artillery but bigger

[@valdemar91]

@@KhanhTran-xp7yn Snipers are the scalpel of the battlefield, artillery is the sledgehammer.

[@asilva5021]

Can't believe Snipers are just Mathematicians that are trained to kill.

[@erikbrantly4015]

Dude, thank you for your service... and this is an OUTSTANDING video.🇺🇸

[@ABNSNPR]

Been some time brother, 2009 Sniper Comp, nice to see your doing well.

[@varsha8626]

“After that he’d have to get up and walk on water” lmaooo 😂😂😂

[@doom-driveneap4569]

😂😂😂

[@ryndanriley5348]

What movie did he say that about? I skipped movies I havent seen and I didnt want to spoil.

[@varsha8626]

Ryndan Riley he’s talking about Gemini Man (2019)

[@rn-zu5ld]

@@ryndanriley5348 that movie

[@rahzlave8842]

@@ryndanriley5348 passion of Christ

[@JackBarrett027]

Sniper: *get out book with recorded shots of wind, elevation etc* High Guy: “man that’s dope” Sniper: “exactly”

[@zainealol9732]

people dont get how good this joke is

[@Klim04]

yea absolutely

[@cantcatchzoom19]

This is gold🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisalfaro8757]

I’d be the high guy 😂

[@trog7986]

I'm both

[@richt6353]

Thank You for this VIDEO!!

[@ghostsofourforefathers8458]

Such a badass. I love hearing all the technical aspects of combat and about how they use their equipment. I always wonder how realistic movies and video games are compared to the real thing

[@agamenticus_]

“They could be sleeping in your attic and you would never even know it” Guess that makes me special operations

[@brittanypaden5433]

Agamenticus 😂😂😂😂

[@thomaslozada7918]

🤣

[@EwayMikey]

Wait a minute

[@BIackCadillac]

So am I CIA? I'm in your basement.

[@FrankWhiteschanel]

Are you sleeping in my attic?

[@PrinceTaRiG]

When he starts multiplying by head, That's when you know Sniping is not for everyone

[@Neo2266.]

It's not like what he multiplied there was calculator-worthy

[@swirvinbirds1971]

@@Neo2266. all math is calculator worthy. 😎

[@PaulWeezy50]

@@Neo2266. I'm sure you can do all that "quick" math in a hostile time sensitive environment. 🤡

[@ed3nn15]

Lmfaoo

[@lilcourtny08]

@@PaulWeezy50 he probably can on call of duty

[@MrAerocomposites]

Wow. You are great. Such detail. Thank you for serving sir.

[@davidsultan56]

Such good information… appreciate that!

[@sashakelemen9129]

I’m guessing flat earthers couldn’t be snipers.

[@StevExMachina]

Coriolis effect would blow their minds

[@johan.ohgren]

If they were, they wouldn't be flat earthers anymore..

[@LokiDWolf]

HILARIOUS!!! LOL!!!

[@leiajiang7877]

Hahahaha they cant even make high school honors

[@JAPayton]

Brilliant

[@DariusKhan]

Next time a flat earther is trying to snipe me from a mile away, I know I'm safe.

[@thederekduvallshow4806]

Class!! 😂😂

[@glared]

Underrated comment.

[@joeldalton5376]

Such a good comment lol

[@thefolder69]

yes because the last time that happened I'm sure you were very worried

[@russellwalker3830]

Pfft, we all know that the disc rotates where the edge of the earth moves around at about 1600km/h

[@krisztiankelemen4087]

Love this guy. And these insider videos to! :)

[@ranhill62]

That shot through the scope was recreated (no elevation) on Myth Busters. They rendered it a myth. Later, I saw a different show recreate it, same result. THEN, they used a scope that was common for the time. It only had two lenses, whereas modern scopes have 3 or more. With the two lens scope, they were able to shoot through the scope and contact the dummy in the eye.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

Nick also.did it

[@dwaterson21]

The only real problems with that shot are the elevation and distance. He's shooting upwards at about 400 yards. At that point, gravity affects the bullet, requiring the shooter to aim above the scope, causing the bullet to impact at a downward angle.

[@chimmichurri6940]

I'm glad you brought up the both eyes open thing, i thought i was weird for doing that but it just seems to make my shots alot more accurate than just one open. Things just line up better, idk how to explain.

[@shortkid8599]

I do it too cuz it’s easier to keep my face relaxed. With one eye closed, my cheek will start twitching and throw off a shot

[@Za_Huncho]

His name is “The Reaper” bruh that’s so badass.

[@theunholybakery1990]

Badass until you realize that killing people is atrocious and Is nothing like propaganda and the general glorification of killing for the "righteous cause" makes It sound.

[@PerellLB]

@@theunholybakery1990 bruh who made your day bad...

[@RafailDn]

@@theunholybakery1990 my man spitting facts.

[@theunholybakery1990]

@@RafailDn thank you.

[@brianencinas8545]

@@theunholybakery1990 no shit. Guys like this are out there killing people so that u never have to

[@katerinapeklenk2016]

The amount of detail in this man's analyses is impressive.

[@tyrfree5733]

It is easier for the wise man to play a fool than it is for fool to play a wise man. This is how anybody sounds that knows exactly what they're doing due to experience. Now imagine if he just kept quiet. Imagine if he talked about anything else other than what he's done in the military. Imagine how well he can play the fool. That's why I love experience and knowledge because you can hide both of them until you're ready to show it. Meanwhile stupid people? They are always ready to show how dumb they actually are :-)

[@oskarlibelle1769]

@@tyrfree5733 being a smartass is not exactly very wise, either

[@tyrfree5733]

@@oskarlibelle1769 true. Luckily I don't identify as one.

[@keemthelame9597]

He gave us too much. He could have easily milked us with multiple videos. Bless his heart.

[@ricosuave3565]

This dude is a real killer. Dont want to piss him off....😐😑🤔

[@Cold_Blooded_Gems_]

My dude ! Thank you for your service 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NazVonGates]

Enemy at the gates was one of my favorites growing up and I still watch it to this day.

[@GaryTran69]

"The most I've taken out in a row was 5." He said that so casually.

[@RichFlowMenace]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dawnstatis1]

lol I can’t even take out five in a row on warzone 😂🤣😂😂

[@andygay1700]

@@dawnstatis1 to be fair I doubt his targets were running zigzags and jumping and sliding like headless chickens. COD realism haha

[@dark3rthanshadows]

when u "eliminated" more than 100 people i get why it's easy to him.

[@keosxcol3301]

Hes a little wacked out tho, if you see him in demolitionranch with the other guy you can see he's like a little off with his mannerism and the way he speaks, how he acts in general. There's some bad ptsd there.

[@naphtalisamuel9065]

Next: Suicide bomber rates 21 terrorist scenes in movies.

[@God-dq7nz]

Not A very good one if he’s still alive

[@rociomonserratt346]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@YesItsKevin]

Naphtali Samuel I was about to tell you the same thing

[@johnnyrico3068]

Lmfaooooo

[@roebuckmckinney]

Gotta get me one of them KZbin: Afterlife accounts. It's like $29.95 a month, though.

[@user-sh1cr2yd1f]

It's interesting to hear what an actual sniper thanks for the Information.

[@AndrewM-ol1lm]

10:20 that description of the sniper battle he was in is INSANE

[@Andre-sm6of]

When this guy was born, the doctor said its a man

[@henjathe34th56]

😂😂😂😂

[@botkin4444]

Lmfao

[@phantomray2133]

😂😂😂😂

[@spideyman5171]

Lmfso

[@ellesseanderson5447]

😂😂😂

[@juuzos6016]

Kids: checkin closets and under the bed for monsters Me: checking the attic for navy seals

[@martinkuliza]

The boogey man isn't in the closet anymore.... he was taken out with one shot years ago some kid saw him and got tired of being scared and hired a sniper to take him out. from that day , no child has seen him LOL

[@DravensWolves]

Might want to also check the basement, roof, the trees surrounding your home and if there is any water within a few hundred yards of your home. Oh, and under your bed as well.

[@sivonparansun]

Hahaha

[@turin5675]

"Hello Mr. Jocko. I see you are now the man of the house. Pleasure meeting you."

[@DravensWolves]

@@martinkuliza Yeah but now they have fucked up creations like Pedo Bear and Slenderman.

[@AcAElite420]

The mathematical equation alone during combat is crazy. He’s legendary and also all who served

[@Jimin_in_luv]

i never knew there such a huge amount of physics involved in a snipers head

[@A.t.e123]

Can we please just acknowledge that he did all that multiplication in his head with the quickness please??!

[@ChrisJ85]

as if it was just like breathing to him

[@tonetoni8110]

Achnowledge

[@diegogatti7397]

Prob hes not ignorant

[@cuszco]

To be honest, I wasn't expecting anything less after his introduction.

[@BlurredVision18]

It's not like he was crunching random numbers on the fly, he has those common figures he utilizes memorized like a multiplication table, requirement of the job.

[@cmrnhansen]

So this is what math teachers meant when they said you use math in everyday life.....

[@bennyhardman8289]

I didn’t realise killing 33 people legally was a normal job

[@randomturkeyostriches7715]

@@bennyhardman8289 it is tho

[@gamechanger8908]

@@bennyhardman8289 "not a crazed gunsman, I'm an Assassin Dad well the difference is one's a job and the other is a mental illness"

[@hime986]

My thoughts exactly 😄

[@sexyalien806]

@@bennyhardman8289 he didnt say it was a normal job

[@troydog68]

Thank you for the lesson and your service💯🇺🇸

[@thesourpatchkidd579]

Jesus how smart is this guy? I'm literally thinking I'm going to watch a fun Insider video about snipers and now I'm learning physics- and he's doing a better job at teaching it than my physics teacher did. Hat's off to you sir!!

[@InfamousAWJ]

Facts!

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Yea, this shlt is insane

[@ViktorVaughan]

There is something so amazing about listening to a guy talk about something he is an expert in. It so satisfying to hear someone that is extremely good at their job. This was a great watch

[@thesavantart8480]

That heavily depends on the subject.

[@nelsoncardoso7274]

@@thesavantart8480 I quote "heavily" 😂☝🏾

[@richtifilmpalast5373]

His "job" was to kill people... in a foreign far away land the US invaded without any warrant. And nobody seems to mind. But maybe that's because he just killed Arabs?

[@stoffeoscarsson6572]

Yeah he is a murderer, with false flags and the government behind him...

[@richtifilmpalast5373]

@@stoffeoscarsson6572 I know US Americans can't see that and don't like to hear it. But if you go to a strangers place, enter it forcefully under false pretense and kill someone.. that's murder. Doesn't matter how they like to call it, it's simply murder

[@matt-strength]

Activision: “write that down.”

[@joemanekshaw3013]

cdawgadizzle fahsho I quick scoped Bin Laden bro what are you on about

[@loudsilence1014]

360 no scope lmao

[@jaylyn_official]

Lmao 😂 I noticed they added a spotter scope in warzone. You’re not cappin’

[@angelgjr1999]

Yoogi Bullet drop in modern games (cough cough cod) is garbage.

[@tydrip3307]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣naw fr they copyin that shii right nowwwww

[@infoSchoof]

Really interesting to hear an experts opinion. Thank you for your service!

[@darrellid]

Incredible feedback. Fascinating in a morbid sort of way.

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

never mess with someone who can shoot you down from a different postal code.

[@rker]

haha very funny joke

[@DronixPlays]

haha very funny reply to the reply

[@rolly-e8884]

@Ashton Kilburn haha very funny reply to the reply to the reply to the reply

[@ralphjersyalmendras]

WTF🤣

[@mcole5320]

@@rolly-e8884 haha very funny reply to the reply to the reply to the reply to the reply

[@akira805]

Imagine having the war nickname “The Reaper” smh that’s badass

[@thearizonarangerwiththebig3874]

Either that or "The Demon" (Master Chief for example)

[@spcnetwork8278]

Reeper against inocent civilians who carry rocks while u are armed with artillary .....coward if u ask me......try being a reeper in russia, not afganistan

[@papo9363]

@@spcnetwork8278 he wasn't in afganistan

[@spcnetwork8278]

@@papo9363 0:27

[@definitelynotthefbi4412]

SportsPUN championships lol what

[@robertdunbar6855]

I love Nick Irving, Definitely an inspirational man

[@tovopro]

This man calculates the Earth rotation as well. He is the real life Deadshot.

[@Splenectomy0]

It's actually called the Coriolis Effect what snipers use to gauge the rotation of the earth/curvature etc

[@LordBenjaminSalt]

Most well trained sniper should be able to do it; it's impressive yes, but not some unique skill held by a godly few.

[@cooperfisken5197]

Pilots have to do that and anyone doing something in the sky🤦‍♂️

[@ianwhipple8842]

Every sniper has to know the Coriolis Effect.

[@bando886]

Lol

[@DrJxke]

Me: That shot didn’t look so good. Him: That is perfect, exactly what I would do Me: brilliant, amazing shot

[@skittlefart3092]

LMAOO

[@bryanbraun6419]

@Angel Rodríguez probably the whole video lol

[@kikisakura8189]

Agreed. I was like "That was a weird shot.." But he was just talking about how good it was and I just sat there, 100% understanding what he is talking about.

[@brysonbridges1496]

the scene where the dude shoots all the soldiers one by one had me thinking he was gonna give it a 1/10. then he gave it a 10/10

[@awesome65555]

@@brysonbridges1496 well the targets were close and its not that hard to hit targets that are standing still from that range lol

[@ja2566]

finally, Stalingrad! the wrapping of sling in the rifle is a classic Marine Corp technique. Love the breakdowns.

[@marcusaurelias399]

Mad respect man, thank you for your service to our Country. I can tell you a real one

[@Wiltoven]

Him: Multiply by a constant, divide by.... Me: *only knows cod calculations* “He has a 33.00 K/D”

[@logan1540]

i got a rocket launcher with scavenger lemme thin that K/D for ye.

[@Joshua-hz3cl]

Well he has a 33 k/d If you only include his middle eastern kills

[@TheCorney]

You cant divide by 0

[@Joshua-hz3cl]

@@TheCorney this is very true. His KD will not be final

[@itzjay116]

Corney correct. His K/D ratio will never be determined until after he dies. And that’s only 33 we know of ... considering he was S.O. there’s probably kills he can’t even talk about.

[@thebigmuslim5291]

He’s teaching me math and I actually feel like listening

[@SwrveYT]

Enforce U.K. schools to add Sniper Tactics in Math classes to get better results

[@loutisharc6292]

anyone else check their attic?

[@whomagoose6897]

Another formula, using a Mil-radian reticle is: {(Height of target x 1000)/number of Mil-dots on target} Height of target is calculated in yards or meters. A six foot tall male is 2 yards tall, or, 1.7 meters tall. Next to change range to target in either Mil-radians (M-rads) or Minutes of Angle (MOA). For yards: M-rads = 3.6 inches; MOA = 1.047 inches. For meters: M-rads = 10cm; MOA = 2.91cm Multiply one of these constants by the distance to target in 100 yard units, or, 100 meter units. Example: you have 500 yard target. There are five each 100 yard units. So for M-rads turrets. 5 x 3.6 = 18. Next get the ballistic drop of the bullet you are using. We will use the .308 Winchester bullet, 175 grain, boat tail, match grade, FMJ. There is 63 inches of drop in 500 yards. Calculation is 63 ÷ 18 = 3.5. Index 3.5 Mils on the top turret.

[@djbattledmv]

😂

[@williamromero4445]

Crazy right ✌️me to

[@Beretta909]

Thank you for your service! I knew there was a lot that went into being a sniper but I didn’t know how much! Wow I’m sure there’s much more but this was absolutely eye opening and fascinating.

[@carlstevens6670]

Great job.... brought back so many memories from Ft. Ord, CA 1970

[@Vizardking0]

It is equally badass as it is terrifying that he was actually designated “The Reaper”.

[@lei7417]

And he has “33 kills” as if it’s a video game or something

[@lei7417]

Johnnie Walker ofc it’s just a weird thing that worldwide everyone records it like that

[@vzeroxz4678]

Dead cockroach in my brassiere go play cod lmao 33 kills is alot actually

[@lei7417]

AnimeKing I wasn’t referring to call of duty but ok 👌🏾

[@lei7417]

Matthew McGonigal I understand. Thx for ur service tho

[@kunalgautam9042]

I like when he said on DemolitionRanch: *"If you heard the shot, you weren't the target"*

[@Rollno-sz7kb]

Yeahh

[@ItzVersatile]

That is the only place where I remember him from.

[@sc_krispy9459]

Wtf that’s scary.

[@kunalgautam9042]

@@sc_krispy9459 but also awesome.. bullets travel super sonic right so first you get hit and then you hear the sound of the bullet

[@luislongoria6621]

Depends on Certain Things like Wind Direction and Proximity To Vertical Surfaces that Reflect Sound

[@user-cd4bx6uq1y]

Coriolis effect is the most badass part of this

[@KingJSA]

Enemy at the gates is one of my favorite movies. Glad it was shown here.

[@alexcusma4908]

The fact that he notices the woman’s hair blowing in the wind and figures the MPH tells you the man knows his job. The fact that his nickname is the reaper. EPIC!

[@Kevin_drinks_Lead]

What tells me the man knew his job is the fact that he is a ex spec ops sniper

[@redlizerad8268]

@@Kevin_drinks_Lead I thought for the longest time that Nick wasn’t actually a sniper and it was just one of those jokes on Demolition ranch. But then I saw a photo of Nick when he was in the Rangers and damn it hit me hard 😂

[@dummbobqqqqq]

There is nothing epic about that.

[@ricardoarguelles6706]

@@redlizerad8268 same here I thought he just like guns like the boys but he is the real deal, I’m glad Matt brought him in the demolition ranch, he seems like a nice guy too, super funny

[@redlizerad8268]

@@ricardoarguelles6706 yeah ikr. Him joking about special operations that was obviously fictional didn’t help either 😂. But I am glad he is the real deal.

[@frfr843]

Me: I wanna be a sniper! Actual sniper: a lot of math is needed to be an expert sniper Me: I wanna have a double barrel shotgun.

[@clarencegaston876]

Lol to funny 😄

[@mumenraider]

😂

[@sneakdebeef4796]

the math isnt actually difficult its formulas and estimation.

[@tokyosmash]

This is why I became a forward observer, no math besides basic geometry and boom, artillery, mortar or munitions from a plane or helicopter

[@lilcourtny08]

@@sneakdebeef4796 but can, you do the math in a combat zone cold,wet, tired, sleepy, hungry, and with your life on the line. It's easy to do at home comfortable can you do it with your life on the line. You will not get many chances,

[@luantrieu9210]

Finally, 9 days ago, I watched a video and this appeared. The enemy at the gate, you can't make a sniper movie video without it in the video.

[@dusermiginte4647]

Thanks for introducing in depth sniping to us.

[@RENDAN_iel]

US: "We need our best sniper to take this shot." *Harvard math professor steps up*

[@alholguin2265]

Lmfaoooo

[@RENDAN_iel]

@Johnny Dominguez liberals make the best snipers then

[@asschezch]

@Johnny Dominguez it would be pretty hard to manoeuvre that

[@soren7133]

Johnny Dominguez you mean just like how our president dodged the draft on account of “bone spurs” while shitting on military heroes?

[@diesel5355]

I don’t get it

[@paragmehta5316]

6:20 Everyone's gangsta until he multiplied 40 ×25.4 in two seconds.

[@mikelawrence30]

You just have to break it down. 10x25 is 250. Times that by 4, you get 1000. Then 4x4 is 16. (this is the same as doing 40x0.4, just simpler to do quickly) Add it up, 1016.

[@BlackM4mba12]

he said it's a constant so I'm guessing he has the table memorized

[@pfeilspitze]

25.4 is mm/inch -- I wonder if it's just that the weapon is in metric.

[@midaz7]

@@mikelawrence30 except that i took 4 seconds to just read through that....

[@KiX-K4T13]

@@midaz7 "4 seconds". Slow poke. 😏