Ep. 135 | The Life of a Sniper

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Vortex Nation

Vortex Nation

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you’ve dreamed at some point in your life of being a sniper. The stories we hear, the movies we watch, and the images depicted always seem to show a lone ranger with the uncanny ability to sneak in behind enemy lines undetected, frequently engaging targets with incredible precision at extremely long ranges. Is that really what it’s all about? Tony Palzkill is not only one of the team members of a group within Vortex we can’t talk much about, but also a well-respected former military sniper of just over two decades. He joined Jimmy and Mark to talk all about the life of a sniper and what it’s really like in reality, which may differ from what you’ve seen in the movies. PLEASE NOTE - Tony was very graciously willing to join us for this podcast - he didn’t have to. Speaking about something like this in a public format is not easy and requires a great deal of censorship on his part while speaking in order to keep any details that should remain confidential from hitting the airwaves. Tony values the safety and confidentiality of his sniper community far more than beating his own chest about his experiences or incredible stories. So, enjoy the details we do get to hear, and use your imagination based on this real life information to try and figure the rest!
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@bobmcelver1484
@bobmcelver1484 2 жыл бұрын
I went through the LE sniper/observer school back in the mid to late 90's about the time your guest went in the military. The FBI/ERT unit put on the school (host), but it included the Marines and Army Rangers, as well as Federal Ammunition. As I was the firearms instructor and armorer for my dept., I was honored to be chosen to go to the school. Even though I thought I knew a lot on long guns at the time, I learned so much more on shooting and field craft than I ever thought possible. Your guest is spot on.....very knowledgeable.
@matthewzomerlei888
@matthewzomerlei888 2 жыл бұрын
I went to boot camp with that guy. Crazy to hear about your amazing career.
@GunnyBB0369
@GunnyBB0369 3 жыл бұрын
I tell people that all the time.. My 22 years went by so fast it's hard to fathom. Semper Fi brother
@michaelvangundy226
@michaelvangundy226 2 жыл бұрын
My three years took forever. If I never pick up somebody else's cigarette butt again I'll be very happy. The worst housing. If you forced random strangers into our living quarters they would revolt. My jump school was a fake parachute harness and I jumped off a fake helicopter into a mud puddle. I shot my M16 in boot camp. Never shot it again. I hated every minute.
@joelp492
@joelp492 3 жыл бұрын
It is nice to have another longer podcast thank you
@SnipeU696
@SnipeU696 3 жыл бұрын
Vortex Nation, thank you for making this podcast.
@cw7legionofpewrights596
@cw7legionofpewrights596 2 жыл бұрын
The history of snipers is impressive by the struggles throughout history WW1 & WW2 then Vietnam
@soonersteve3733
@soonersteve3733 2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson for any endeavor. Goals, focus, never give up, never quit learning.
@rangervapes571
@rangervapes571 3 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure of going thru Sniper school and SOTIC, great courses
@LibertysTeeth83
@LibertysTeeth83 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly when I sit in a stand it feels like I'm back in a perimeter guard tower and I think to myself why the hell would I do this voluntarily lol
@chris38663
@chris38663 3 жыл бұрын
Tony, have you ever stared at a guy through a scope and have him stop dead and look right in your direction like he knows he's being watched? Just wondering how strong our ancient Spidey sense is.
@VortexNation
@VortexNation 3 жыл бұрын
Tony says "I think it goes both ways knowing that you are being watched. Just like during the stalking portion of training when a instructor is staring right at you with binos, and you are looking at him with binos, and you think that you have been spotted………………and then he moves on."
@cw7legionofpewrights596
@cw7legionofpewrights596 2 жыл бұрын
@@VortexNation that moment F$$$
@johnbooth3073
@johnbooth3073 Жыл бұрын
It’s very strong if you have those genes. Some people can smell rain coming, some can’t. Some hunt with their mouths open and take in the scent, big cats and snakes do, good soldiers do too.
@CrimeVid
@CrimeVid 6 ай бұрын
I don’t know about being a soldier, but you know when you are being watched, everything is watching you ! listen to the birds talk about you !!
@jasonsloaf963
@jasonsloaf963 3 жыл бұрын
Great podcast! Quick question... I've read articles that claim that snipers prefer to shoot "dirty". Is that the case, and how often do you actually clean your barrel?
@Hanibul_Lecktor
@Hanibul_Lecktor 2 жыл бұрын
To confirm zero that makes sense. Out West 600yrd+ shots, my dad said don't touch the rifle after zeroing. So he never shot clean. Never thought of that until now. Wish I asked 😪
@devinslemp980
@devinslemp980 2 жыл бұрын
Spomerpomer
@patagucci8482
@patagucci8482 2 жыл бұрын
Cleaning the barrels can screw up dope so I hardly clean my stuff besides clearing up carbon lock up
@scottparks95
@scottparks95 2 жыл бұрын
Thank of a barrel similar to the way you treat a cast iron skillet. Don't strip it down until you absolutely have to. Barrels and skillets produce a better result when they are well seasoned.
@greenstreet5287
@greenstreet5287 2 жыл бұрын
Great podcast. I’d love to hear more from tony or other snipers
@jeffkocsis6405
@jeffkocsis6405 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@clintonkerry3544
@clintonkerry3544 Жыл бұрын
Me and my wife have been together for 8 years. This fella described me and quirks that being a sniper forb10 years better than ive ever done. Ima make her watch this.
@russellgavin1820
@russellgavin1820 3 жыл бұрын
Great podcast guys
@VortexNation
@VortexNation 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@eliasbonilla8087
@eliasbonilla8087 2 жыл бұрын
Great Interview
@lawrencefrancis350
@lawrencefrancis350 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome information and video
@johnfordham8133
@johnfordham8133 2 жыл бұрын
You made a difference. Thank you.
@mot0rhe4d40
@mot0rhe4d40 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the greatest theories and discoveries we spark by long periods of quiet reflection. Makes use of that time snipers and cure cancer boys 😉
@brianpetrie7101
@brianpetrie7101 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony.
@DanielBoone337
@DanielBoone337 3 жыл бұрын
Hes a super secret squirrel vortex agent!!!!
@JG54206
@JG54206 2 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised to hear that if you drop from sniper school you may get a chance to try a second time. I know that if you choose to drop from BUD/S they won’t let you try again. If you fail then you can go for a second shot but quitting means your done for good as I’ve heard it.
@leehrvyoswld
@leehrvyoswld 3 жыл бұрын
Such and underrated podcast, my guy. Gotta promote this shit. Also, have me on 😉
@ronws2007
@ronws2007 3 жыл бұрын
01:29:44 I don't have the experience but is what he saying is that even in peace time or no major movements, a guy with a sniper MOS could provide over-watch and intelligence, as well as specific assignments? And designated marksman undergoes different training but might also provide over-watch?
@KNJensen
@KNJensen 2 жыл бұрын
As far as i understand, a DM is only good at shooting, but a sniper is also trained to do stalking, observation, intelligence gathering, and generally other things than shooting. A "classic" DM is "just" there to extend the firering range of the squad :)
@0570965
@0570965 Жыл бұрын
1990's they were shooting the M24, practicing with the scope and iron sights at long range and challenging conditions.
@homealone5087
@homealone5087 2 жыл бұрын
Could you get Tom Berenger on next?
@ericwilliams2317
@ericwilliams2317 2 жыл бұрын
It's an age thing, no matter what your job. As you get older - life goes by quicker.
@donaldsmith6404
@donaldsmith6404 2 жыл бұрын
Prickly heat is from the salt in your sweat building up on and in skin witch really really sucked.
@shermrock345
@shermrock345 4 ай бұрын
Hey i bet he is "the panther" the one that Wade Chandler from TPH calls a bad ass
@allenrothery8367
@allenrothery8367 2 жыл бұрын
when im with other snipers (leo), whether for a class, op, or beers, its like coming home.
@myparceltape1169
@myparceltape1169 2 жыл бұрын
Then you must watch what the wind is doing as well. That bit spoke to me as well but I am certainly not military.
@deannagel5143
@deannagel5143 2 жыл бұрын
Just asking could you explain milrads
@jasonrad9332
@jasonrad9332 Жыл бұрын
Was just reading mirage while on a walk with my wife.😂 Not a sniper, just an enthusiast.
@justaregularguy3827
@justaregularguy3827 3 жыл бұрын
RECOOOOOON WOOOOOOOOO
@Guide504
@Guide504 3 жыл бұрын
No danger of redaction here...positively mundane...I nodded off more than once!
@mathewt767
@mathewt767 2 жыл бұрын
I like the fixed 10 power swfa mil mil
@boskoromanic7425
@boskoromanic7425 Жыл бұрын
Tony is all about progress in tech understandably, what he thinks about smart bullets if that exist i hear there is a bullet that is being navigated, tech kinda like tomahawk missile. If is true that kinda pisses on all and defits snipers existence. Tnx.
@m14lvr
@m14lvr 3 жыл бұрын
Who else is watching this wearing a ghille?
@amym828
@amym828 2 жыл бұрын
I wish it were more possible as a woman to have gone to sniper school
@newpg9821
@newpg9821 2 жыл бұрын
I I’ll j
@Honkers716
@Honkers716 Жыл бұрын
This guy's Annunciation is so bad, closed captioning can't even figure out what he say
@jabmyarm6446
@jabmyarm6446 2 жыл бұрын
You know, it seems rather an oversight that you guys spent more than an hour and half talking about scout sniper training, and during that entire time failed to mention even once how women have only recently been graduating from that program. Couldn't even just touch a tiny bit on that advancement? Pretty dude centric, that.
@jonathonlang1844
@jonathonlang1844 Ай бұрын
GTFO hate to break your heart but nobody gives a fuck is women graduate a class or not.
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