How To Build a Sniper Firing Position | Special Forces Sniper explains

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How To Build a Sniper Firing Position | Special Forces Sniper explains | Tactical Rifleman

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6 жыл бұрын

Tactical Rifleman has gotten a number of requests, on how to setup a Sniper Firing Position. Yes, we read your comments. Got a good idea for a video? Ask and you shall receive. So, this week we are going to talk about building a solid (and accurate) sniper firing position.
If you take nothing else away from this video; please remember that Consistency is the Key to Accuracy. You have to have ammo that flies the same speed every time. You have to have a bullet that has a consistent weight and shape every time. Likewise, you have to build a launch platform, that launches that bullet the same every time.
The Sniper has to be as comfortable as possible and have a good “natural point of aim.” Relax on the gun, with your eyes closed. When you open your eyes, you should not see any shadow around the scope. If you do, your head is not centered behind the scope, and you need to adjust your stock and eye relief. If you open your eyes and your cross hairs are not centered on the target, then your natural point of aim is off, and you need to move the gun. Small corrections can be done by just moving the gun. However, major corrections, you may need to move/adjust your whole position.
We are also going to talk about laying in the Spotter. Remember, a Sniper position is a two man team. The Sniper has to be comfortable. Lay the Spotter in so that his Spotter Scope is as close to “gun line” as possible, without bumping the sniper. Also, make sure that the legs of your spotting scope aren’t near the elbow of the sniper. Otherwise, when the gun goes off, his elbow may bump your spotting scope and you won't see shit. The key to a good Spotter Location is that he has to be able to read “Trace.”
So, lay your Shooter in. Make him get a good position. Then lay in your Spotter around him. Focus on doing it the same way every time. Remember, Consistency is the Key to Accuracy. Thanks for Watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
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@barrysmith916 4 жыл бұрын

Karl, nobody teaches shooting as well as you do. Thanks for making things simple and easy to understand and remember.

@TacticalRifleman 4 жыл бұрын

Barry, Thanks Brother. That means a lot. TR

@henrychua7451 6 жыл бұрын

Never knew the reasoning behind the flat foot on the soil. I always thought it was to reduce the shooter's silhouette. Thank you very much for that!

@Oishambles 6 жыл бұрын

Do a “How to set up your gillie suit” video

@glockguy4127 4 жыл бұрын

Done it. Look back at the "Hunting Vid series".

@adrianfirewalker4183 4 жыл бұрын

Sniper and Spotter have to be REALLY close, physically and mentally. You learn a lot about each other!

@gjrt7573 5 жыл бұрын

Christopher Walken as a sniper instuctor, brilliant.

@cbrucesbiz 6 жыл бұрын

Several point that I did not know, Thank You. I would point out not everyone can put the feet flat so you do the best you can and do not bounce them, just relax and let them settle out. I say this from a personal physical condition experience.

@dampSocks426 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome channel with proper info. I was a DM when i was a conscript (Estonia), good old days with the Galil SN (Galil Sniper) and M14 with Schmidt&Bender scope. Really cool to see and nod your head "hey, they used to tell me that". Ok mostly the basic stuff but still...

@forrestgumball 6 жыл бұрын

HELP! I can't even get past step 1.Where in the world do you buy a Keith?!

@anitaclark661 5 жыл бұрын

Hahah

@JoshHutcherson3427 4 жыл бұрын

Go to the dark web, look for the human trafficking thing, and then buy someone named Keith. Just so the FBI doesn’t kick down my door, I just have to say that this is a joke.

@CircaSriYak 6 жыл бұрын

If I drink enough black coffee, will my voice someday sound as good as yours?

@jorgef9912 6 жыл бұрын

Smoking also helps .

@CircaSriYak 6 жыл бұрын

i'm not gay but you sir are photogenic

@markhassan6203 6 жыл бұрын

The coffee has to be Black Rifle coffee.

@arod2104 6 жыл бұрын

I became an instructor, and after 8 years of enunciating loudly (so my young troopers don’t miss out on some good knowledge) my voice changed. Coffee has nothing to do with it, I’ve drink coffee ever since I was 8 years old. And I don’t smoke so there is that.

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

Drinking Black Rifle Coffee helps. Actually, I speak loud to be heard over all the other voices in my head. I don’t get along with half of them. TR.

@doriangrey1764 2 жыл бұрын

The most important thing is to learn how to breathe,so well to the point where you pull the trigger between heartbeats and I promise u will make your shot,that’s what I was taught

@ifell3 6 жыл бұрын

On a slope of a roof,, "You got my legs right buddy?" "Yeah course i have boss"

@hackthis4DS 6 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to be a sniper , my county don't allow us to own guns and there is no gun schools here but its great to find KZfaq channels like Tactical Rifleman , ALOT of information

@7thRecce 6 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff lads....love to see more sniper/long range content!

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you love it. We love doing long range content also. However, it doesn't get all the "Views" that our sexy SEAL videos do. Still, we have more sniper/precision content coming up in the next few weeks. We put out a new video every Friday. So, stay tuned, and thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

@adrianfirewalker4183 4 жыл бұрын

@@TacticalRifleman , A SEAL Sniper video would break all your records

@Getsen42 6 ай бұрын

always looking to improve, thank you for giving a piece of knowledge necessary.

@TacticalRifleman 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@chadpyle7375 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Karl, keep up the videos, the amount of knowledge here is amazing. How about a video on more marksman oriented shooting, close to long range usage of a DMR.

@adrianfirewalker4183 4 жыл бұрын

You usually carry an M4 in addition to Sniper Rifles.

@importantname 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see snipers as stars of vids, but what your are explaining here is basic marksmenship principles. Good to see marksmanship techniques and principles being taught by experts.

@igorpetrov6502 6 жыл бұрын

Great !! Guy's can you make video about Mil-Dot scoupe and ballistics calculation ??

@newerest1 3 жыл бұрын

once again an amazing video

@MegaPierre88 6 жыл бұрын

Very good instruction. I like to see more of this. Thank you sir !

@jakeallen4191 4 жыл бұрын

I'm no sniper, but this has helped me bag a lot more coyote. Thanks for this video!

@TacticalRifleman 4 жыл бұрын

That's why we do this. Thanks for watching, TR

@richard51197 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on how to make a concealed fighting position ?

@TJjjjjjjjjjj 6 жыл бұрын

richard51198 sign up and you will get to practice digging holes all the time ;)

@dampSocks426 6 жыл бұрын

It takes practice and time to master, it's one of those things you can't learn on youtube. Basically stay deep and be careful with the vegetation you conceal yourself with, after a few hours you'll be the weird dead tree in the middle of greenery. Desert or rocky area, dunno.

@anitaclark661 5 жыл бұрын

In a outside type setting or in a building?

@brendaproffitt1011 6 жыл бұрын

. Totally awesome explanation and. Great teamwork. Between spotter and snipers excellent job..thank you so much...

@smuckwap 6 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS GOOD STUFF!

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching,TR

@felix6587 6 жыл бұрын

good video! a smooth sniper shot in the end would've been nice :)

@spencershaw1294 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of what the SF/SOF lifestyle is like with/without a family and how to balance the gung ho vs the family life?

@adrianfirewalker4183 4 жыл бұрын

It's EXTREMELY hard on families. Most guys have at least 2 ex wives; I knew a guy who was on wife #6

@oupwo7468 2 жыл бұрын

I am a French guy going to buy a sniper airsoft. A thing is that I'd like to shoot in a realistic way with this rifle and damn, this video is just perfect. It is full of very useful details. Thank you.

@victorblaer 4 ай бұрын

Hey, repins here. We work together..we got you.

@victorblaer 4 ай бұрын

I aksss my guy once , what are ya gonna do she. Shig hits the fan, he said “it’s okay I know how to use mine b”

@victorblaer 4 ай бұрын

I’ve got a50 sniper team ready.

@akowesunday8911 11 ай бұрын

Best explanation

@TacticalRifleman 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for liking

@malachimeeker9480 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information gents.

@richresident4377 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@ClodiusP 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do one on setting up a hide?

@lava2356 Жыл бұрын

I was looking for a tf2 sniper guide and I found this

@baba98052 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. How to build a sniper hide would be nice. Thanks

@MrMrGAsMASK 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I love sniping and now I have more key points to train on thank you

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, TR

@iamjonnywick 6 жыл бұрын

another great video, thank you for sharing

@ScottyM1959 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Top! I'd like to see some videos on building a hide and other duties or jobs/required prep work for the sniper

@raymondscottbehnoud8986 2 жыл бұрын

Physician setup is crucial

@Iseevideo101 7 ай бұрын

Loading bipod or strap? Can you do video expanding on that?

@thenotoriousvlog5986 6 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@wntu4 6 жыл бұрын

This was not my idea of building a sniper position. I was thinking more like selection of cover/concealment, making a hide in a building, how to eliminate shooting signature, stuff like that.

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

David, I can cover all that stuff in depth, but wont do tactics on the internet... only techniques. If you want tactics, come schedule a class with me and we'll get down in the weeds about sniper operations. Thanks for watching. TR

@naturesqueef5588 6 жыл бұрын

Let's see some more of Stooks.

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

I'll pass it on. It is hard to get his schedule to match our filming schedule.

@naturesqueef5588 6 жыл бұрын

Tactical Rifleman Sweet, thanks.

@Just-To-Subscribe 6 жыл бұрын

I see you finally got your suppressor/silencer for your axmc

@sealteamsix6665 6 жыл бұрын

Do cqb and a camouflage vid pls

@Just-To-Subscribe 6 жыл бұрын

Brent0331 has a good video about basic camo. You should definitely check him out because he has some very good videos about the basic stuff

@svp2010 6 жыл бұрын

Step one: Join your countries' military and serve!!!!!

@truthseeker8073 6 жыл бұрын

svp2010 serve the global elite in their murderous quest? Ya already did that. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

@truthseeker8073 6 жыл бұрын

Ananas Murska Just enough to sleep with one eye open. 😏

@MandenTV 6 жыл бұрын

svp2010 went to MEPS, disqualified due to back problems. Can't tell you how depressed I got.

@kanpai44 6 жыл бұрын

i'm medically unfit due to a respiratory condition

@jetranger47 6 жыл бұрын

Been there, done that!

@magpdouble 4 ай бұрын

GYAATT

@FuturoSoldado759 4 ай бұрын

Question: How do i do the lied down position when i an whitouth a Bipe ?

@0Pr0ph3t0 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, hope you guys don't mind me asking a question because I watch a lot of your videos and really like the way you explain things. Once upon a time I was reading in a SWAT manual that you shouldn't put the bipod ahead of the mat or gunbag, rather ON it because that way it prevents dust and dirt from kicking up into the barrel and such, plus I think it adds to concealment. How do you feel about that ? Is it accurate/impractical etc.. Would like to hear your thoughts on this

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

THe kicking up of dust comes from the muzzle blast, not the bipod legs. If you have enough cloth, put a skirt out in front of the gun. Example: the Barrett .50cal shooting mat comes with a roll out fan that goes out 6 feet in front of the barrel and has loops for pinning it to the ground. Thanks for watching, TR.

@AnujKumar-zf9hq 4 жыл бұрын

How to position flanker

@texasraider1137 5 жыл бұрын

I am right handed, left eye dominant and for 40 years have shot a right handed bolt gun left handed. Is there any advice or videos you could recommend for long range shooting in this manner?

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

Running a right-handed boltgun left handed is actually faster for reloading when firing from a bipod or other rest, as your right hand if free to work the bolt while your left hand is still on fire controls and holding stock on your shoulder

@Shravan.D.Y 4 жыл бұрын

What if they want to snipe from building ? They have to do it knees right

@TacticalRifleman 4 жыл бұрын

Snipers practice “alternate firing positions” such as kneeling & sitting, with shots 4 inches to 72 inches off the ground. However, first position to master is Prone. We would often shoot prone from buildings, by building shooting positions on beds or tables

@7071t6 6 жыл бұрын

The gun is an expansion of the body full stop, its that simple, no matter what the platform, if you dont get that, then your either not into ELR shooting or not even shooting with a scope for like Helicopter feral pig shooting for example ? Which is track and shoot and 9/10 its a hit all the time now thats sniping ?

@trijigon 6 жыл бұрын

7071t6 that’s not coherent

@Just-To-Subscribe 5 жыл бұрын

How does the spotter keep his head up in a relaxed manner? The shooter can rest it on the stock, but the spotter doesn't have anything

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

I always just rested it on my elbows

@MrZuzavincent 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows what riffle he used?

@Just-To-Subscribe 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips on laying still and staying alert for hours and hours? Or is it just pure discipline?

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

Discipline,,, and Chocolate covered Espresso Beans

@CivilianSheepdog631 5 жыл бұрын

A good spotter is worth his or her weight in gold.

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for watching, TR.

@blwngt1598 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason (better view, comfort, etc..) the spotter & his scope usually seem to be propped up higher than the shooter? And how often do they switch out positions, if ever?

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

The goal is to have the Spotting Scope as close as possible to the rifle bore, to better allow observation of Trace. So, directly above works well. Above and behind allows more comfort. As for swapping out... we swap every couple of hours to prevent eye fatigue.

@blwngt1598 6 жыл бұрын

Tactical Rifleman I appreciate the reply, & a damn fast 1 at that. As for switching out & eye fatigue, don't rifle scopes & spotting scopes generate about the same amount of eye fatigue? If they do, how would switching between the 2 help rest your eyes? Is it because you can use both eyes with the spotting scope? *Side Note* I greatly appreciate the informative & educational videos that everyone at Tactical Rifleman puts out & a deep gratitude for those of you there that have or are serving, so thank you.

@jml971 Жыл бұрын

@JamesStaud 3 жыл бұрын

What is the brand and model of that shooting mat?

@TacticalRifleman 3 жыл бұрын

Try Air Armor Tech and get one that fits the length of your need.

@user-jr2ue9nu6y 6 жыл бұрын

Does "Cpt Carl" have crazy tattoos?

@indianajonze 6 жыл бұрын

what shooting mat is that? i still haven't found one i really like

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

AirFrame

@thekitteyaden5665 6 жыл бұрын

Indy Jones sleeping bag is best

@cryora 6 жыл бұрын

How do you stay consistent if you have to shoot downhill / uphill and/or at an angle?

@fp5940 6 жыл бұрын

cryora angle cosine indicator

@smbarry7677 4 жыл бұрын

What year did you go through SOTIC?

@TacticalRifleman 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a long time ago... maybe 95 or 96? I did my first sniper school in 88 and another in 89.

@xXthatsexypandaXx 5 жыл бұрын

I like that bipod what make is it?

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

B&T

@muradbabaniyazov81 6 жыл бұрын

When I shoulder like that, the recoil hits right into my collarbone. After 15-20 shots from .308, it is uncomfortable enough for me to start flinching. Is that supposed to be happening? Should I shoulder it differently or do I just man up and get used to a bruised collarbone? Thanks.

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

You need to raise the height of your rifle so that you need to bring your elbows in to support the back of the rifle. This will raise your chest off the ground a bit more, which with cut down on breathing and heart beat interference. It will also rotate that butt pad down to below your collarbone. It should sit in the pocket right under your collarbone. Hope this helps, TR

@muradbabaniyazov81 6 жыл бұрын

I guess I was laying too flat on the ground. Makes sense, I will try that out. Thank you.

@shanek6582 6 жыл бұрын

I love that bipod, who makes it?

@shanek6582 6 жыл бұрын

Never mind, I see someone else already asked and answered.

@TacticalRifleman 6 жыл бұрын

here is a link to the video we did on the bipod: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJNpaqdhubbdgWw.html

@kingkazuma2568 2 жыл бұрын

What bipod is that ?

@TacticalRifleman 2 жыл бұрын

5H made by B&T Industries

@austinwoods917 6 жыл бұрын

How to ghillie?

@halfdollar86 6 жыл бұрын

Don’t say first!

@malachimeeker9480 6 жыл бұрын

Halfdollar 86 You just did! ;)

@steveyulenburg129 6 жыл бұрын

17th..

@smallgraphics8914 Жыл бұрын

Who else is here for sniping in Pavlov/onward/contractors

@TacticalRifleman Жыл бұрын

Not me… pretty sure just you. Thanks for watching, TR

@LordSoulja1776 Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸

@MK-bx7ou 6 жыл бұрын

You look like Norm MacDonald, but if he was an ODA team member

@cornydad 4 жыл бұрын

I've been working on this in my mom's basement

@240352065 5 жыл бұрын

Guys, please understand,Karl could have given this same class in 1988, he’s wise at it, not old at it,lol !!

@TacticalRifleman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother

@240352065 5 жыл бұрын

One day when I get older Iam gonna make this bushwhacker AR-10 shoot 500m,,,,,I may need to cheat a tad with notes from your guidance Karl,,,it’s nice but it’s just a stock BR-308 w/16” barrel,,,,I’ll give ya details on the Leopold later,,,,,I can shoot some but damn this Johnson is all over the place,,,,,

@240352065 5 жыл бұрын

Spouse gave me the gun as a anniversary gift, she knew I wanted a AR 308,,,,and that I wanted to shoot out, but not to far, I need a barrel,,. At least 20” to start with, lmk if you have the patience to help maybe your oldest fan. Thanks brother

@nadekosengoku8076 4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone else tried copying the heavy breathing at the intro?

@adrianfirewalker4183 4 жыл бұрын

I do it regularly, with a female of course!

@arcriminal6139 6 жыл бұрын

Cheese

@CircaSriYak 6 жыл бұрын

hell yeah

@TeamOfTheFortressFan 7 ай бұрын

It looks like a dummy or something because he doesnt move, its weird

@bingbonggoat3244 6 жыл бұрын

Bollox

@silveira89 6 жыл бұрын

Legendas em português!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@revistadearmas 6 жыл бұрын

“” Harmonics”” never hear that one applied to gun recoil explanation but sounded very richly gay

@garrettbradfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын

revistadearmas it’s a very common term

@danieljcall3811 6 жыл бұрын

Think of a rifle as a big tuning fork, the steel moves a certain way in a given position change how it sits and/or pressure points the frequency changes and so does the point of impact. Even a solid bar if dropped on concrete gives a particularly specific harmonic ping depending how it lands. For one step further in the world of machining poor harmonics are a very bad thing.

@HoneyAndCake 6 жыл бұрын

You sound very richly homophobic