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Sniperwoosh
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PostSubject: Re: Sniper Certification and Ranging School   Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:52 am

Airsoft sniping is very different than the real thing. Concealment is much more important to an airsoft sniper than a real sniper due to the engagement ranges and such. I do not think having a military sniper course will benefit us very much. Learning to conceal at close range, when and who to shoot at and how to do it, using terrain and ground foliage properly, etc. would be a good place to start. But that's just my opinion, what I've found useful.
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armyvet
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PostSubject: Re: Sniper Certification and Ranging School   Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:48 am

Whether it is a role as a military sniper or airsoft, concealment is just as important either way. In the real world, you may be able to engage a tango at longer ranges, but so can the enemy. The same optics you may employ to find them, they can find you. A sniper is a sniper, engagements are just closer in airsoft. Military snipers don't shoot everything they see. I have heard from those who have been there done that , and I've researched a lot on snipers, and more often than not, they don't even send a round down range. However, they are an outstanding force multiplier in my opinion. The problem with many sniper airsofters is they want to shoot everything that moves and be part of the action. It doesn't work that way! Sniperwoosh, all of the techniques that you stated are employed by snipers. The only difference is the stated shorter engagement distance. My post was merely suggested as a helpful guideline. The majority of the tactics and techniques employed by military snipers would translate into airsoft. The only variabe would be whether you are talking about straightup airsoft skirmishes or milsim. In a previous post, Josh mentioned using a manual and using more of a milsim platform, hence my suggestion. I am not trying to step on toes or anger members, so please don't take offence as it was not intended.

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Sniperwoosh
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PostSubject: Re: Sniper Certification and Ranging School   Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:11 am

I didn't say I was offended or angered, so sorry if it sounded that way. I am just stating my opinion.

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PostSubject: Re: Sniper Certification and Ranging School   Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:43 am

i think we will plan this way ahead for june

i will do my best to provide enough stuff. maybe we could talk mr.scott into coming to help out on this. i am not a sniper but the field here during the summer provides many different scenario oppertunities. it has open area,wooded areas,grass,buildings,ect.
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PostSubject: Re: Sniper Certification and Ranging School   Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:02 pm

Sniperwoosh wrote:
I didn't say I was offended or angered, so sorry if it sounded that way. I am just stating my opinion.

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It wasn't necessarily directed in your direction. Everything is fine. I didn't want anyone to get the impression that I was being belittling or condescending of your opinion. It's just that it seems people are kind of sensitive lately.

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Sniperwoosh
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PostSubject: Re: Sniper Certification and Ranging School   Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:08 am

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It wasn't necessarily directed in your direction. Everything is fine. I didn't want anyone to get the impression that I was being belittling or condescending of your opinion. It's just that it seems people are kind of sensitive lately.


Lol, don't worry. It's nearly impossible to offend me anyway.


A full day of sniper stuff is going to to fun. I'm definitely looking forward to it.
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