Hey guys, Ive got a few questions.
I am really considering joining the marines with the goal to become a USMC Sniper. I have had an intense passion for firearms, shooting and hunting since I can first remember. When I was younger I became known among family and friends for being able to shoot cherry tomatoes and golf balls thrown in the air with my .22. This impressed everyone greatly but I know I'm capable of much more. I've been blessed with excellent hand eye coordination and a strong body. (The marine recruiters first question to me was if I bailed hay for a living...)
I have asked many dumb questions on this forum recently but I am just now getting back into it. For the last couple years I've been following my parents dream for my life which was to play college basketball on a scholarship and get a free education (despite growing up in the country and being a rodeo cowboy like my father for most of my childhood)... I got the scholarship then dropped it all after my first semester. I left school and moved out on my own quickly. I had grown to hate basketball.
I currently work 70+ hours a week. At my first job I deliver a lot of parts from San Diego (home and work) to los Angeles on a daily basis. Driving though Camp Pendleton gives me this strange feeling. I feel something inside of me is almost calling my name to enlist and wait my turn for a chance to be a sniper.
Maybe its what I'm supposed to do? I'm not sure but right now I need help and wisdom with putting together my rifle to practice with.
I have a Rem 700 LA that needs truing. Ive saved enough money to get most of the build done but I need suggestions on parts that will help me prepare best if I do get to sniper training.
Scope? I believe I need a Mil/Mil scope. I don't have Much money but I'll save up a little longer to get quality glass so I can learn how to properly adjust for elevation/ windage and estimating ranges with my reticle... basically everything that is required is what I need to practice with.
Stock? I'm in love with the XRL stock but I'm not sure if its practical enough since it seems that most snipers are using MacMillan style stocks.
Timney trigger? Whats a rugged and reliable trigger?
I am open to all suggestions, advice and criticism so don't be shy. I have a lot of .270 ammo and I was going to make it a .270. I figure it will give me extra practice it adjusting for windage vs using a .300 wm or .338. If there's a better more practical, easily found and affordable round then please let me know.
I am almost 20 years old so I have some time to practice and time to determine if this is really what I want to do with my life.
I apologize for the long post but I thank anyone who does take the time to read this and offer any wisdom and insight.
Thanks,
DW.
I am really considering joining the marines with the goal to become a USMC Sniper. I have had an intense passion for firearms, shooting and hunting since I can first remember. When I was younger I became known among family and friends for being able to shoot cherry tomatoes and golf balls thrown in the air with my .22. This impressed everyone greatly but I know I'm capable of much more. I've been blessed with excellent hand eye coordination and a strong body. (The marine recruiters first question to me was if I bailed hay for a living...)
I have asked many dumb questions on this forum recently but I am just now getting back into it. For the last couple years I've been following my parents dream for my life which was to play college basketball on a scholarship and get a free education (despite growing up in the country and being a rodeo cowboy like my father for most of my childhood)... I got the scholarship then dropped it all after my first semester. I left school and moved out on my own quickly. I had grown to hate basketball.
I currently work 70+ hours a week. At my first job I deliver a lot of parts from San Diego (home and work) to los Angeles on a daily basis. Driving though Camp Pendleton gives me this strange feeling. I feel something inside of me is almost calling my name to enlist and wait my turn for a chance to be a sniper.
Maybe its what I'm supposed to do? I'm not sure but right now I need help and wisdom with putting together my rifle to practice with.
I have a Rem 700 LA that needs truing. Ive saved enough money to get most of the build done but I need suggestions on parts that will help me prepare best if I do get to sniper training.
Scope? I believe I need a Mil/Mil scope. I don't have Much money but I'll save up a little longer to get quality glass so I can learn how to properly adjust for elevation/ windage and estimating ranges with my reticle... basically everything that is required is what I need to practice with.
Stock? I'm in love with the XRL stock but I'm not sure if its practical enough since it seems that most snipers are using MacMillan style stocks.
Timney trigger? Whats a rugged and reliable trigger?
I am open to all suggestions, advice and criticism so don't be shy. I have a lot of .270 ammo and I was going to make it a .270. I figure it will give me extra practice it adjusting for windage vs using a .300 wm or .338. If there's a better more practical, easily found and affordable round then please let me know.
I am almost 20 years old so I have some time to practice and time to determine if this is really what I want to do with my life.
I apologize for the long post but I thank anyone who does take the time to read this and offer any wisdom and insight.
Thanks,
DW.