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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:02:38 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:50:59 PM EST by thesilvercord]
Looking at taking an “urban scout” sniper course later on in the year. Not a lot of info on the course yet but preliminary info: rifle and glass must cost or be valued at $800.
What do you pick and why? I know prices are higher now, but I think “normal pre-pandemic price” would suffice. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:04:23 PM EST
Originally Posted By thesilvercord: Looking at taking a scout sniper course later on in the year. Not a lot of info on the course yet but preliminary info: rifle and glass must cost or be valued at $800. What do you pick and why? I know prices are higher now, but I think “normal pre-pandemic price” would suffice. lol what in the fudd nation |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:05:20 PM EST
Ruger American with an SWFA fixed 10x
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:05:45 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:05:58 PM EST by NEASGNoMercy]
FPNI
I suggest you drop this “class”. @RePp |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:05:51 PM EST
Originally Posted By thesilvercord: Looking at taking a scout sniper course later on in the year. Not a lot of info on the course yet but preliminary info: rifle and glass must cost or be valued at $800. What do you pick and why? I know prices are higher now, but I think “normal pre-pandemic price” would suffice. 
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:06:34 PM EST
I got a 308 Howa bolt (barreled action) for less than 400, a couple years ago....
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:07:44 PM EST
Ruger American and Primary Arms ACSS might juuuust make that. I guess you've got to use zip ties for scope mounts though.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:07:55 PM EST
Used Savage 10 and Sightron SIII 10x42.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:08:09 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Sean124: Ruger American with an SWFA fixed 10x Exactly what I was gonna post. Probably sneak a SALT mount in there too. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:08:09 PM EST
Originally Posted By thesilvercord: Looking at taking a scout sniper course later on in the year. Not a lot of info on the course yet but preliminary info:rifle and glass must cost or be valued at $800. What do you pick and why? I know prices are higher now, but I think “normal pre-pandemic price” would suffice. Wut |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:08:21 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Sean124: Ruger American with an SWFA fixed 10x Those are great scopes for the money  |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:08:27 PM EST
Originally Posted By thesilvercord: Looking at taking a scout sniper course later on in the year. Not a lot of info on the course yet but preliminary info: rifle and glass must cost or be valued at $800. What do you pick and why? I know prices are higher now, but I think “normal pre-pandemic price” would suffice. Scout sniper...800 dollars...308.... Precision and poverty are a match made in heaven. Nothing for that is going to be worth a shit and is going to make for a miserable class. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:08:38 PM EST
Am I retarded or am I correct in reading this as an actual requirement?
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:09:01 PM EST
Weatherby Vanguard Select and the best glass you can find for $250.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:09:14 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Sean124: Ruger American with an SWFA fixed 10x That's about the best you're gonna get with that price range. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:09:36 PM EST
Savage 10 or Ruger american with a PA optic.
And this won't be sniper, that's just a sales term. It'll be DM at best, and hopefully making timed hits at +500yds |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:10:12 PM EST
Free rifle and a used Leupold LRP scope.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:10:51 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:11:47 PM EST by Skg_Mre_Lght]
Scout Sniper course, huh?
Anyway, I guess I would find a used Remington 700 tactical and a SWFA fixed 10x mil/mil. The internal magazine will suck, though. But seriously, I'd borrow a friend's rifle if I were you. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:11:02 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:12:26 PM EST by Coppernet29]
I’ve spent more than 2x just on the glass. The poors are everywhere. The “class” sounds like it’s run by a bunch of fudds
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:11:09 PM EST
Savage 110 and Leupold VariX-II
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:11:20 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Sean124: Ruger American with an SWFA fixed 10x |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:11:21 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By JLH3: Weatherby Vanguard Select and the best glass you can find for $250. Seconded |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:12:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:13:06 PM EST by NEASGNoMercy]
Lol at suggesting a fixed 10x scope for a “scout sniper” class in 2021.
This forum disappoints me. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:13:18 PM EST
Savage 10P-SR seems like a great value for what you get. I'm looking at getting one or spending a little more on a 10BA Stealth.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:13:55 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By NEASGNoMercy: Lol at suggesting a fixed 10x scope for a “scout sniper” class in 2021. This forum disappoints me. OP is the one posting the tarded requirements. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:14:15 PM EST
Used Rem 700 LTR with a used Leupold Mark V
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:14:42 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Sean124: Ruger American with an SWFA fixed 10x This. Or get lucky on a used deal. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:15:42 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By NEASGNoMercy: Lol at suggesting a fixed 10x scope for a "scout sniper" class in 2021. This forum disappoints me. This should be good. |
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USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:15:44 PM EST
Did you hit any of the Wal-Mart clearance deals posted the past several years? Lots of ok scopes and rifles at 75% off. Just show the Wal-Mart receipts to verify the $800. Of course for a “Sniper Course” nothing from Wal-Mart or costing under $800.00 should be used. Ask for a refund is my advice.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:16:01 PM EST
Current value or at purchase.
I have a Rem. 700 Varmint Synthetic in 308 with a Leupold 3.5-10x40 AO with Elevation turret that i paid about $600 for 25years ago. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:16:07 PM EST
Meh, I would not have a problem with that .
Probably don't want to waste time or have frustration with the guy that shows up with his cheap ass mil surplus rifle and his " good as a Ziess/Luepold /Nightforce " BSA scope. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:16:21 PM EST
Do you guys suck at shooting when it’s not tier 1 equipment?
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:17:02 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By NEASGNoMercy: Lol at suggesting a fixed 10x scope for a “scout sniper” class in 2021. This forum disappoints me. It's a good, durable scope within his price range. What's your suggestion? |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:17:50 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:18:35 PM EST by thesilvercord]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dipper: Meh, I would not have a problem with that . Probably don't want to waste time or have frustration with the guy that shows up with his cheap ass mil surplus rifle and his " good as a Ziess/Luepold /Nightforce " BSA scope. It’s a “unique” course that Ed Calderon and his sniper buddies are doing. May or may not happen, but sounds like a cool challenge. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:17:56 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TacticalGarand44: It's a good, durable scope within his price range. What's your suggestion? The logical one. Save your money and buy something good. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:18:08 PM EST
What does a scout sniper course consist of?
If you're going to be doing a lot of shooting, youre going to need something with a heavy barrel. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:18:28 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By thesilvercord: Do you guys suck at shooting when it’s not tier 1 equipment? Things break when handled and used roughly. Cheap things break less than quality things. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:18:32 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:19:29 PM EST by Skg_Mre_Lght]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thesilvercord: Do you guys suck at shooting when it's not tier 1 equipment? Sniper. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:18:36 PM EST
I have a Ruger gsr with a us optic 1.5-6 and I have more than double your budget.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:18:40 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:19:53 PM EST by NEASGNoMercy]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: What is your suggestion for a FFP mil/mil in the $400 range? This should be good. I’d suggest a Kahles K525i and to stop being poor. It’s an unrealistic expectation to purchase a scope/ rifle for that application. |
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USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:19:52 PM EST
Remington 783 Varmint
SWFA Super Sniper |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:19:53 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Am I retarded or am I correct in reading this as an actual requirement? But then you could get a decent $750 rifle and throw on cheap $50 scope and get the same result. |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:20:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:21:03 PM EST by Tier0ne0perator]
Try to find an older Remington VSF 700 in .308 Win with a decent barrel and a 150 dollar (used, ebay/GB) Bushnell Elite 3200 10X40
I have a VSF 700 in this caliber, it wears a Leupold Mark 4 4.5X14 X 50 but I think the rifle is doing the heavy lifting. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:20:47 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By NEASGNoMercy: I'd suggest a Kahles K525i and to stop being poor. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:21:21 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2/22/2021 10:24:27 PM EST by mayday]
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:21:34 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Wolverine1776: I could see it maybe being an $800 minimum just to keep people from showing up and wasting everyone's time with some airsoft scope that won't hold zero. But then you could get a decent $750 rifle and throw on cheap $50 scope and get the same result. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wolverine1776: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Am I retarded or am I correct in reading this as an actual requirement? But then you could get a decent $750 rifle and throw on cheap $50 scope and get the same result. I’d like to try it with my SCAR, longer barrel and Vortex 1-10, but that’s a little over $800. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:23:37 PM EST
Europtic has Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 3-15x44 EBR-2D FFP scopes on closeout, both MOA and MIL, for $599-620. That's the lowest quality glass for the price I'd go for a PRS rifle, and its moderate to good glass, and a huge bang for the buck.
I'd say up your budget to $1500 and go that route. Save a few months. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:24:39 PM EST
My $800 rifle is a Savage 10fp with bell&carlson medalist, harris 9-13, Bushnell 10x40 elite mil/mil on egw 20moa w/ Warne rings. I wouldn't call it sub moa with me at the controls but it gets there sometimes.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:24:45 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By thesilvercord: I'd like to try it with my SCAR, longer barrel and Vortex 1-10, but that's a little over $800. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thesilvercord: Originally Posted By Wolverine1776: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Am I retarded or am I correct in reading this as an actual requirement? But then you could get a decent $750 rifle and throw on cheap $50 scope and get the same result. I'd like to try it with my SCAR, longer barrel and Vortex 1-10, but that's a little over $800.
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:24:49 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: Yeah, but I haven't found any Kahles that's in his gun/optic budget. Shit, it’s going to be hard enough to find 308 for that price range to complete the class... |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 10:25:38 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By thesilvercord: I’d like to try it with my SCAR, longer barrel and Vortex 1-10, but that’s a little over $800. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thesilvercord: Originally Posted By Wolverine1776: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Am I retarded or am I correct in reading this as an actual requirement? But then you could get a decent $750 rifle and throw on cheap $50 scope and get the same result. I’d like to try it with my SCAR, longer barrel and Vortex 1-10, but that’s a little over $800. Why on Earth would that be a requirement for the class? How much is he charging? |
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