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Inside the Team Room: Interview with Navy SEAL Eric Davis – His Favorite Sniper Rifle

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Welcome to Inside the Team Room: Interview with Navy SEAL Eric Davis. Today, Eric, a former sniper instructor, tells us that his favorite sniper rifle is the one he has used the most and is comfortable with. Check out the video to find out which one he likes best.   https://youtu.be/VO1DYijEqFI?list=PLL_y2R0Xg1nVIMbBwrNkiOT4yjqqYGg56 … [Read more...] about Inside the Team Room: Interview with Navy SEAL Eric Davis – His Favorite Sniper Rifle

Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Eric Davis – Chris Kyle’s Sniper Instructor Describes What It Takes To Be the Best

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Welcome to Inside the Team Room: An Interview with Navy SEAL Eric Davis What it Takes To Be the Best The essence of becoming a proficient sniper involves a blend of patience, focused learning, and a methodical approach to tasks. Patience is crucial due to the inherent need for waiting and calculation involved in sniping. This requires a significant shift from the typical … [Read more...] about Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Eric Davis – Chris Kyle’s Sniper Instructor Describes What It Takes To Be the Best

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Sniper War Stories

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Welcome to Inside the Team Room, US Army Rangers. Our guests are 75th Regiment Rangers Jack Murphy, Nick Irving, Isaiah Burkhart, and Clyde Carmody. Today's episode is a blend of serious reflection and humorous anecdotes. Isaiah tells a particularly funny/embarrassing story about how he was at a sniper training course, and five minutes before he was supposed to take … [Read more...] about Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Sniper War Stories

SOF Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Special Operations Forces Snipers in Avdiivka, 2024

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You have to look at today's Pic of the Day kind of carefully to see everything that is going on. In the photo, we see two snipers belonging to the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, the SSO. One is located in the top center of the frame, and one is in the bottom center of the photo. He is easier to see because of the Ukrainian flag on his back. Take note that both of these … [Read more...] about SOF Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Special Operations Forces Snipers in Avdiivka, 2024

Meet America’s Newest Sniper: Part of the SOFREP Family

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Editor's Note: The piece below was penned by SOFREP's very own Garfield, editor of our sister site, The Loadout Room, and a 21-year veteran of the United States Navy. Be sure to check out The Loadout Room for the finest in gear reviews conducted by the experts, including yours truly, Garfield, and SOFREP Editor-in-Chief, former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb. -- GDM -- It's not … [Read more...] about Meet America’s Newest Sniper: Part of the SOFREP Family

The Unseen Legend: Marine Sniper Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney Dies at 74

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In the robust history of the Marine Corps, the legendary figure of Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hathcock frequently commands the spotlight. But it was Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney who silently stole the show, emerging as the Corps' most formidable sniper. This son of Lakeview, Oregon, born in 1949, notched up a staggering 103 confirmed kills during a 16-month stint in the jungles of … [Read more...] about The Unseen Legend: Marine Sniper Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney Dies at 74

Extreme Precision: Our Quest for a 2,500-Meter Sniper Rifle

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Back in the days of Vietnam, when the jungle was as thick with danger as it was with humidity, there was a legend named Carlos Hathcock. This guy wasn't just a sniper; he was the sniper– a ghost in the green, clocking confirmed kills at distances that made your average sharpshooter look like he was throwing rocks. But times change, and the game gets tougher. Now, the US … [Read more...] about Extreme Precision: Our Quest for a 2,500-Meter Sniper Rifle

Pic of the Day: A French Sniper Takes the Path of Most Resistance

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In today's Pic of the Day, we see a French sniper (tireur d'élite) getting down and dirty during a demonstration in May of 2021.  He is a member of the French 35th Infantry Regiment. https://youtu.be/IVs38fN8qwQ A Little About French Snipers In the context of the French Army, a "tireur d'élite" plays a crucial role similar to snipers in other military forces around the … [Read more...] about Pic of the Day: A French Sniper Takes the Path of Most Resistance

Inside the Team Room: Snipers – US Marine Corps Scout Sniper Jason Delgado Tells His Story

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Welcome back to Inside the Team Room: Snipers. Today, we hear the story of US Marine Corps Scout Sniper Jason Delgado, who joined the military in 2000. He explains how he was in Japan when 9/11 happened, and the rest, as they say, is history. Be sure to watch the video to find out about Jason's deployments to Iraq. After two tours there, he returned home and was put in … [Read more...] about Inside the Team Room: Snipers – US Marine Corps Scout Sniper Jason Delgado Tells His Story

Inside the Team Room: Snipers – Meet Isaiah Burkhart and Nick Betts

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Former Marine Scout Sniper Jason Delgado takes charge of the SOFREP's Team Room and introduces us to former US Army snipers Isaiah Burkhart and Nick Betts. They share the gritty reality of being an Army sniper at war...the good, the bad, and the ugly. The guys then talk about coming home and transitioning away from the military, which is often more difficult than being … [Read more...] about Inside the Team Room: Snipers – Meet Isaiah Burkhart and Nick Betts

Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Snipers – A ‘Sewing Circle’ of Warriors Talking Trash on Each Other

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Welcome back to Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Snipers. Today, our favorite podcast host, Rad, is back asking questions to Navy SEAL Snipers Brandon Webb and Charlie Melton. Brandon notes the importance of judging a person on their merits, not their reputation. He says the SEAL Teams are sometimes like a "sewing circle of women talking trash." Gossip flows like butter off a … [Read more...] about Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Snipers – A ‘Sewing Circle’ of Warriors Talking Trash on Each Other