Videos tagged with M110 SASS

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Centurion Arms MK11 Mod 0 clone, presented by Monty LeClaire, founder of Centurion Arms and a retired Navy SEAL. The discussion delves into the rifle's lineage from the SR-25 and its evolution into the M110, highlighting key technical enhancements in the Centurion Arms clone. LeClaire, with his extensive operational and manufacturing experience, details features like the 5R barrel, ambidextrous receivers, and a chrome-plated BCG with 'sand cutter' grooves, emphasizing reliability and accuracy improvements.

This video critiques U.S. Army officer training at Fort Knox, contrasting it with enlisted basic training. The reviewer questions the intensity and equipment used, such as the M110 sniper rifle, and highlights the use of simulators like the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) before live fire exercises. Key training components include physical challenges, weapons familiarization, chemical defense, and a culminating Field Training Exercise (FTX).

This episode features Tyler Vargas-Andrews, a Marine who survived the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. Despite severe injuries, including the loss of an arm and leg, Vargas-Andrews' military career highlights his dedication and aspirations, including attending sniper school twice. The discussion touches on his service, the harrowing events of the bombing, and his resilience.

The PSA Sabre-10 offers an M110-style rifle at an accessible $1,400 price point, making large-caliber precision shooting more attainable. While initial reliability issues arose when suppressed, PSA's customer service resolved the problem. The rifle demonstrated accuracy potential, with Sig Sauer 140gr OTM ammunition yielding the best groups at 100 yards, and the host confirmed its capability for 1000-yard hits.

The PSA Sabre 10 M110 clone offers exceptional value, delivering sub-MOA accuracy and high-end features at a fraction of the cost of premium alternatives. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, it provides manageable recoil and superior ballistics compared to .308. The rifle boasts an adjustable gas system, hard-chromed BCG, and a quality trigger, making it a highly recommended precision gas gun.

This entry details observations from the Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting the stark contrast between official 'non-combatant' classifications and the witnessed brutality of Taliban control. It includes insights into the restrictive Rules of Engagement faced by US forces and mentions specific firearms like the M110 SASS and AK-pattern rifles observed in the conflict zone. The content is informed by the expertise of a US Marine Sniper and Purple Heart recipient.

Marine Scout Sniper Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews recounts harrowing details of the Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting critical failures in leadership and adherence to Rules of Engagement (ROE). He describes witnessing atrocities via drone and the chaotic conditions at Kabul Airport, emphasizing the disregard for ground-level intelligence and the tragic consequences at Abbey Gate. The account underscores the immense pressure and difficult ethical decisions faced by troops during the withdrawal.

This entry details the critical security observations and operational challenges faced by Marines during the Kabul airlift, focusing on the events leading up to and including the Abby Gate suicide bombing. It highlights the presence of threats like ISIS-K, observed Taliban brutality, and the complexities of engagement authority in a non-combatant withdrawal scenario. The information is presented from the perspective of a Marine Corps Sergeant who testified before Congress.

This short video humorously contrasts Nikko Ortiz's past civilian appearance with his US Army service, addressing skepticism about his military background. It features visual evidence of him in OCP uniforms firing M110 SASS rifles and wearing GPNVG-18 night vision goggles, showcasing specialized equipment and military training.

US Army Sniper School focuses on developing critical thinkers and battlefield enablers, not just marksmanship. Key skills include advanced observation, range estimation, and indirect fire calls. Passing the M4 iron sight grouping test (4cm at 25m) is a major hurdle. Eligibility requires specific MOS, a GT score of 100, and commander recommendation.

The Recon Sniper Course (RSC) is a new, specialized training program for Force Recon Marines, focusing on advanced marksmanship and tactical skills. It incorporates urban sniper tactics and emphasizes proficiency with systems like the M107 and M110 SASS. The course highlights the importance of camouflage, stalking, and precise shooting fundamentals, including utilizing the natural respiratory pause and understanding ballistics.

The Knight's SR-25, often called the 'Stoner Rifle', is a modern revival of the AR-10 platform, developed through a collaboration between Eugene Stoner and Reed Knight. It shares lineage with the US military's M110 SASS. Key features include a dimpled ECC barrel, multi-axis muzzle stabilization, and ambidextrous controls, enhanced by a Radian charging handle and Elcan optic.