Sniper Training Tips Exposed

Published on April 13, 2024
Duration: 29:49

This guide details the process of achieving a parallel zero for lasers to rifle optics, a technique developed by Chris Roberts of CR2 Shooting Solutions. The method ensures the laser remains aligned with the reticle at all distances, crucial for long-range accuracy. It involves precise measurements and marking a target to establish a repeatable zero point, minimizing divergence and enhancing engagement effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Camouflage
  2. 00:10Importance of Training
  3. 00:19Stealth Observation
  4. 00:34Equipment Check
  5. 00:49Range Setup
  6. 00:55Unexpected Distractions
  7. 01:07Instructor Critique
  8. 01:21Movement & Vegetation
  9. 01:33Camouflage Critique
  10. 01:35Serve Site Selection
  11. 01:39Background Contrast
  12. 01:42Shiny Sunglasses
  13. 01:44Phone Call Distraction
  14. 01:48Giving Away Position
  15. 01:51Vegetation Density
  16. 01:57Instructor's Frustration
  17. 02:10AGM & Randy Intro
  18. 02:16AGM Global Vision
  19. 02:23Long Range Focus
  20. 02:32Exciting Stuff Ahead
  21. 02:36Instructor Chris Roberts
  22. 02:39CR2 Shooting Solutions
  23. 02:46Long Range & Night Shooting
  24. 02:50Florida Location
  25. 02:53Sighting In & Doping
  26. 02:58Rifle Setup: CGS Sako Proof Research
  27. 03:07New Wilcox Raptor S
  28. 03:14Ballistic Coefficient Importance
  29. 03:21Forgot Bullets
  30. 03:28Match Grade Ammunition
  31. 03:36Match King Bullets
  32. 03:52Calibrating Compass for Raptor S
  33. 04:16Compass Calibration Steps
  34. 04:38Raptor S Complexity
  35. 04:43Target for Laser Zeroing
  36. 04:46Army Sniper Course Origin
  37. 04:51Parallel Zeroing Lasers
  38. 04:54Parallel Zero Explained
  39. 05:30Laser Parallel to Reticle
  40. 05:36Measuring Laser Offset
  41. 05:43Using the Target
  42. 05:54Confirming Zero at Distance
  43. 06:05Rechecking Markings
  44. 06:12Target as Permanent Reference
  45. 06:25Raptor S Recap
  46. 06:27Mars L Comparison
  47. 06:34Chris's Experience
  48. 06:44Raptor Laser Diodes
  49. 06:53Measuring Laser Offset (Practical)
  50. 07:01Offset Measurement Results
  51. 07:08Transposing Measurement to Target
  52. 07:15Marking Target for Laser
  53. 07:39Drawing Laser Alignment Mark
  54. 07:48Previous Laser Zeroing Marks
  55. 07:52Storm Laser Use
  56. 07:57Mars L & Raptor Use
  57. 08:01Interchangeable Mounts/Lasers
  58. 08:12Target Availability Question
  59. 08:13Target Release Plans
  60. 08:18Encouraging Target Release
  61. 08:21DIY Target Method
  62. 08:34Marketing Critique
  63. 08:37Top Laser Recommendations
  64. 08:44Mars vs. Wilcox
  65. 08:51Mars & Wilcox Specs
  66. 08:56Small & Lightweight Lasers
  67. 09:03VCSEL Diodes
  68. 09:13Older Iridium Laser
  69. 09:23Strong Beam, Larger Size
  70. 09:30Vortex Laser (Affordable)
  71. 09:33Price Point Consideration
  72. 09:34New Lasers Coming
  73. 09:38Preference for Mars
  74. 09:43Availability of Mars
  75. 09:46Wilcox Availability Issues
  76. 09:51Mars Lead Time
  77. 09:59Price Comparison: Vortex vs. Mars
  78. 10:05Mars vs. Wilcox Price
  79. 10:08Full Power Laser
  80. 10:10Mars Retail Price
  81. 10:15Price Gap
  82. 10:20Target Audience: PRS/NRL Hunter
  83. 10:26Vortex as Good Option
  84. 10:30Shot Show Laser Manufacturers
  85. 10:33Future Laser Market
  86. 10:36Emerging Technologies
  87. 10:39Sweet Spot: Capability/Price
  88. 10:46$5k-$6k Price Range
  89. 10:49FN & Masttec Lasers
  90. 11:03Affordable Features
  91. 11:10Vortex Limitations
  92. 11:15Mammoth Sniper Challenge
  93. 11:20Adverse Conditions
  94. 11:27Laser Rangefinder Necessity
  95. 11:36Old School Doping Methods
  96. 11:47Kestrel Alternative
  97. 11:50Target Engagement Practice
  98. 11:52Reticle on Target
  99. 11:56Hash Mark Alignment
  100. 12:04Gentle Rifle Handling
  101. 12:09Crosshairs on Target
  102. 12:13Rifle Relocation
  103. 12:17Target with Little Backer
  104. 12:19Visual Clarity
  105. 12:23Ranging at Distance
  106. 12:26Binocular Use
  107. 12:28Stable Rifle Position
  108. 12:31Rear Bag Support
  109. 12:37Range Plate
  110. 12:41Initial Range Reading
  111. 12:42Correction Needed
  112. 12:45Dialing Up
  113. 12:48Re-Ranging
  114. 12:51Incorrect Correction
  115. 12:56Second Attempt
  116. 12:58Correct Range Reading
  117. 13:01Further Adjustment
  118. 13:06New Range Reading
  119. 13:07Confirmation of Zero
  120. 13:09Multiple Ranging
  121. 13:12Confirmed Range
  122. 13:17700 Yards Engagement
  123. 13:21On Target Confirmation
  124. 13:23Further Target Confirmation
  125. 13:27Correcting Position
  126. 13:31Farthest Target Selection
  127. 13:36Target Identification
  128. 13:39Target Acquired
  129. 13:43Estimated Distance
  130. 13:49Required Correction
  131. 13:53Laser Correction
  132. 13:57Laser Accuracy
  133. 13:58Laser Spot On
  134. 14:02Laser Performance
  135. 14:05Technique Success
  136. 14:06Parallel Zeroing Technique
  137. 14:09No Adjustment Needed
  138. 14:14Recommendation: Zero Reset
  139. 14:16Laser Rangefinder Usage
  140. 14:20Parallel Alignment Rule
  141. 14:23Zeroing for Ranging
  142. 14:25Return to Zero
  143. 14:28Range Next Target
  144. 14:30Button Placement
  145. 14:33Firing Hand Access
  146. 14:35Stable Position
  147. 14:37Press Button, Get Range
  148. 14:39Dial Up and Engage
  149. 14:53Cord Management
  150. 14:55Recommended Cord Management
  151. 14:56Placement of Cord
  152. 14:58Ideal Location
  153. 14:59Wrapping Cord Around Optic
  154. 15:02Avoiding Ejection Port
  155. 15:03Preventing Snags
  156. 15:09Optic Area Clearance
  157. 15:17Adhering to Magwell
  158. 15:24Barrel Harmonics Concern
  159. 15:25Touching Barrel
  160. 15:27Gun Shooting Off
  161. 15:29Scope Cord Interference
  162. 15:31No Interference with Scope Cord
  163. 15:33Absolutely Not
  164. 15:34Barrel Contact Only
  165. 15:36Potential Issues
  166. 15:37Pressure on Scope Bell
  167. 15:44Pressure on Scope Mount
  168. 15:47Scope Flex
  169. 15:49Shooting Positions
  170. 15:51Tripod/Barrier Shooting
  171. 15:54Hand on Scope
  172. 15:56Pressure Application
  173. 15:58Stability Issues
  174. 16:01Scope Flexing
  175. 16:03Mount Flexing
  176. 16:06Cord Wrapping Issue
  177. 16:08No Issue with Laser Cord
  178. 16:10Preferred Cord Placement
  179. 16:12Hand Near Grip
  180. 16:13Press Button, No Hand Removal
  181. 16:16Immediate Return to Shooting
  182. 16:21IR Flood/Pointer Functionality
  183. 16:22Ballistic Mode
  184. 16:26IR Flood/Pointer Use
  185. 16:29Military Application
  186. 16:35Marking Targets
  187. 16:39Ballistic Mode Setting
  188. 16:41Device Features
  189. 16:42Original Mars Devices
  190. 16:46IR Flood and Pointer
  191. 16:51Initial Size Reason
  192. 16:53Modern Devices
  193. 16:56IR Flood and Pointer Quality
  194. 16:58Why Use IR Flood/Pointer
  195. 17:03Military Context
  196. 17:05Marking Targets (Military)
  197. 17:06Target Marking Purpose
  198. 17:10Shooter Marking Own Target
  199. 17:14Not Point and Shoot
  200. 17:15Long Range Weapon
  201. 17:18Shooter-Spotter Team
  202. 17:20Illuminating Target
  203. 17:22Marking for Engagement
  204. 17:23How to Support Gun
  205. 17:25Support Methods
  206. 17:26Rear Bag
  207. 17:27Rear Bag Use
  208. 17:30Stance Support
  209. 17:31Demonstrated Stance
  210. 17:33Olympic Shooter Stance
  211. 17:35Stance Stability
  212. 17:42Other Support Methods
  213. 17:44Creating Stability
  214. 17:46Tripod Support
  215. 17:47Bipod Support
  216. 17:49Hand Support
  217. 17:50Hand Positioning
  218. 17:51Hand Placement
  219. 17:54Under Buttstock
  220. 17:55Grip Hand Position
  221. 17:58Top of Optic Support
  222. 18:00Pushing Down
  223. 18:02Preloading Discussion
  224. 18:05Getting In on the Gun
  225. 18:09Pressure Amount
  226. 18:11Preloading Technique
  227. 18:12Pressure on Gun
  228. 18:13Pressure Amount (Detail)
  229. 18:14Part of Stability
  230. 18:16Stability Creation
  231. 18:18Stability Factors
  232. 18:19Stability Creation Methods
  233. 18:21Most Stable Position
  234. 18:22On the Earth
  235. 18:25Prone Shooting
  236. 18:27Laying on Dirt
  237. 18:30Prone Stability
  238. 18:33Earth's Stability
  239. 18:36Ground Shooting Advantage
  240. 18:39Prone Shooting Best Way
  241. 18:40Prone Position
  242. 18:43Traditional Shooting
  243. 18:46Limitations of Prone
  244. 18:48Moving Up from Ground
  245. 18:51Simulating Prone Stability
  246. 18:55Simulating Ground Stability
  247. 19:00Simulating Prone Position
  248. 19:03Prone Shooting Simulation
  249. 19:05Ground Stability Simulation
  250. 19:09Prone Ground Position
  251. 19:12Creating Prone Position
  252. 19:14Three Points of Contact
  253. 19:16Bipod Front Support
  254. 19:19Tripod Alternative
  255. 19:21Bipod Use Case
  256. 19:23Rear Bag Support
  257. 19:25Three Points of Contact (Summary)
  258. 19:27Seated Position
  259. 19:29Seated Position Stability
  260. 19:32Body as Rear Support
  261. 19:34Front Support Creation
  262. 19:36Front Support Methods
  263. 19:38Tripod Use
  264. 19:41Longer Bipod Legs
  265. 19:43Barricade/Bench Support
  266. 19:47Next Position: Kneeling
  267. 19:48Height Progression
  268. 19:51Kneeling Position
  269. 19:53Kneeling Transition
  270. 19:54Rear Support (Kneeling)
  271. 19:56Kneeling Position (Detail)
  272. 19:57Body as Rear Support (Kneeling)
  273. 20:01Tripod Incorporation (Kneeling)
  274. 20:02Tripod to Rear
  275. 20:04Pinching Buttstock
  276. 20:06Tripod Against Buttstock
  277. 20:08Ruck Sack Support
  278. 20:11Ruck Sack Use
  279. 20:12Rear Rifle Support
  280. 20:14Rifle Back Support
  281. 20:16Simulating Prone Position
  282. 20:19Best Ability Simulation
  283. 20:22Prone Shooting Position
  284. 20:23Most Stable Position
  285. 20:25Prone on Ground
  286. 20:27Creating Stability
  287. 20:29Stability Importance
  288. 20:32Demonstration Recap
  289. 20:34Stable Rifle
  290. 20:36Removing Self from Equation
  291. 20:39Rifle's Independence
  292. 20:41Hitting Target
  293. 20:43Eliminating Factors
  294. 20:47Other Stability Considerations
  295. 20:50Body's Effect on Stability
  296. 20:52Body's Influence
  297. 20:55Body's Motion
  298. 20:57Breathing Effect
  299. 21:00Breathing and Stability
  300. 21:02Heartbeat Effect
  301. 21:05Natural Rifle Hold
  302. 21:08Rifle Hold Motion
  303. 21:10Holding Rifle Out
  304. 21:12Fatigue
  305. 21:13Fatigue and Shaking
  306. 21:14Shakiness
  307. 21:15Fatigue and Shaking
  308. 21:16Fatigue Progression
  309. 21:19Muscle Support Minimization
  310. 21:22Using Muscle Support
  311. 21:25Minimal Muscle Support
  312. 21:26Humanly Possible
  313. 21:29Body Support Role
  314. 21:31Bone Support Preference
  315. 21:34Structural Support
  316. 21:37Bone Support Application
  317. 21:40Bone Support Method
  318. 21:42Forearm Bone Support
  319. 21:44Kneeling Position Support
  320. 21:46Knee and Forearm Support
  321. 21:49Rifle Support
  322. 21:52Floating Position Avoidance
  323. 21:54Chicken Wing Technique
  324. 21:57Floating Position
  325. 21:59Chicken Wing Shooting
  326. 22:02Movie/Range Observation
  327. 22:03Chicken Winging
  328. 22:05Shooting Technique
  329. 22:08Chicken Wing Stability
  330. 22:09Lack of Stability
  331. 22:11Arm Stability
  332. 22:14Stability Creation (Chicken Wing)
  333. 22:15Stability Method
  334. 22:17Bone Support vs. Muscle Support
  335. 22:22Bone Support Priority
  336. 22:23Three Points of Contact
  337. 22:24More Points of Contact
  338. 22:27Simulating Prone
  339. 22:31Using Bags/Barricades
  340. 22:35Artificial Props
  341. 22:37Last Stability Factor
  342. 22:39Final Stability Element
  343. 22:41Stability Factor
  344. 22:43Breathing
  345. 22:44Breathing Importance
  346. 22:46Breathing Technique (Later)
  347. 22:50Consistency
  348. 22:53Trigger Control
  349. 22:56Trigger Importance
  350. 22:56Natural Point of Aim (NPA)
  351. 22:59NPA Definition
  352. 23:00NPA and Aim
  353. 23:02NPA Explanation
  354. 23:04Aiming Category
  355. 23:06NPA Transcendence
  356. 23:08Functional Elements
  357. 23:10Addressing NPA Last
  358. 23:11First Stability Step
  359. 23:12Creating Stability
  360. 23:14Repeatable Position
  361. 23:16Stable Position
  362. 23:21NPA Definition (Detail)
  363. 23:23Body Alignment
  364. 23:26Rifle Alignment
  365. 23:29Body Alignment to Rifle
  366. 23:32Rifle Alignment to Target
  367. 23:33Target Alignment
  368. 23:36Novice Shooter Body Position
  369. 23:38Rifle Pointed at Target
  370. 23:40Body Off to Side
  371. 23:41Canted Body
  372. 23:43Body Canting
  373. 23:45Older M16 Stocks
  374. 23:48Fixed Buttstocks
  375. 23:50Small Framed Shooters
  376. 23:51Women Shooters
  377. 23:53Buttstock Design
  378. 23:55Women's Fit
  379. 23:57Smaller Frame Size
  380. 23:59A2 Buttstock
  381. 24:02M16 Buttstock Era
  382. 24:04Meant for 6 Foot Man
  383. 24:07Shorter Individuals
  384. 24:095'8" or Shorter
  385. 24:115'5" to 5'3" Shooters
  386. 24:14Buttstock Too Long
  387. 24:15Positioning Behind Rifle
  388. 24:17Canning Off Side
  389. 24:19Seeing Through Sights
  390. 24:20Terrible NPA
  391. 24:22Rifle Walking Away
  392. 24:24Rifle Movement
  393. 24:26Shooting Process
  394. 24:28Creating NPA
  395. 24:30Body in Line with Rifle
  396. 24:32Shoulders Perpendicular
  397. 24:33Rifle Perpendicularity
  398. 24:36Rifle Pointed to Target
  399. 24:38Target Alignment (NPA)
  400. 24:41Stable Position
  401. 24:42Recoil Absorption
  402. 24:44Scope Usage Understanding
  403. 24:46Scope Functionality
  404. 24:48Scope Parts
  405. 24:51Ocular Focus
  406. 24:53Ocular Lens
  407. 24:55Ocular Lens Location
  408. 24:58Ocular Focus Adjustment
  409. 25:00Back of Scope
  410. 25:02Ocular Lens (Detail)
  411. 25:05Adjustable Lens
  412. 25:07Adjustment Markings
  413. 25:09Plus and Minus
  414. 25:11Numbers on Adjustment
  415. 25:13Referencing Prescription Focus
  416. 25:14Eye Prescription Focus
  417. 25:15Adjusting Focus
  418. 25:19Prescription Focus of Eye
  419. 25:2220/20 Vision Shooter
  420. 25:24Screwed All the Way In
  421. 25:26Prescription Glasses
  422. 25:28Sunglasses (Prescription)
  423. 25:30Shooting with Glasses
  424. 25:32Zeroed All the Way In
  425. 25:35Screwed All the Way In
  426. 25:37Less Than 20/20 Vision
  427. 25:39Screwed Out
  428. 25:41Adjustment Process
  429. 25:42Figuring Out Adjustment
  430. 25:44Reticle Focus
  431. 25:47Adjusting Reticle Focus
  432. 25:50Focusing Reticle to Eye
  433. 25:53Infinity Focus Target
  434. 25:55Unfocusable Target
  435. 25:57Looking at Distance
  436. 26:00White Paper/Wall
  437. 26:01Looking at Sky
  438. 26:05Distance Target
  439. 26:07Sky as Target
  440. 26:10Open and Close Eyes
  441. 26:11Eye Movement
  442. 26:13Open Eyes, Look at Reticle
  443. 26:15Reticle Focus Check
  444. 26:16Reticle Out of Focus
  445. 26:18Reticle Focus Issue
  446. 26:20Adjusting Ocular Adjustment
  447. 26:22Slight Adjustment
  448. 26:24Repeat Process
  449. 26:27Max Magnification Importance
  450. 26:29Max Magnification Setting
  451. 26:31Schools of Thought
  452. 26:34Max Magnification Use
  453. 26:36Max Magnification Benefit
  454. 26:38Distortion on Reticle
  455. 26:40Reticle Distortion
  456. 26:43Blowing Reticle Up
  457. 26:46Reticle Magnification
  458. 26:49Most Out of Focus
  459. 26:52Bringing into Focus
  460. 26:54Crispness at Lower Magnification
  461. 26:56Lower Magnifications
  462. 26:58Very Crisp
  463. 27:00Process Repetition
  464. 27:02Max Magnification (Repeat)
  465. 27:04Zeroed and Crisp
  466. 27:06Set It and Forget It
  467. 27:08Zeroed Setting
  468. 27:11Eye Relief Setting
  469. 27:13Max Magnification (Eye Relief)
  470. 27:15Setting Eye Relief
  471. 27:18Eye Relief Definition
  472. 27:21Ocular Lens to Pupil Distance
  473. 27:24Eye Distance
  474. 27:27Most Restrictive Magnification
  475. 27:29Max Magnification (Restrictive)
  476. 27:33Prone Position Zeroing
  477. 27:35Stable Position Zeroing
  478. 27:36Prone Position (Detail)
  479. 27:38Perfect Position
  480. 27:40Typical Shooting Positions
  481. 27:42Barricade Shooting
  482. 27:43Hunting Blind Shooting
  483. 27:45Truck Bed Shooting
  484. 27:46Various Shooting Scenarios
  485. 27:50Lower Magnification Shooting
  486. 27:52Lower Magnification Use
  487. 27:54High Mag Setting
  488. 27:56Length of Pull
  489. 27:57Eye Relief Setting (Detail)
  490. 27:59Scope Location
  491. 28:02Lower Magnification Performance
  492. 28:03Lower Magnification (Detail)
  493. 28:05Good to Go
  494. 28:08Elevation Adjustment
  495. 28:09Windage Adjustment
  496. 28:11Zeroing Scopes
  497. 28:12Holding for Elevation/Windage
  498. 28:15Capped Windage Adjustment
  499. 28:16Scope Feature: Capped Windage
  500. 28:20Rifle Zeroed
  501. 28:23Cap Replacement
  502. 28:25Forgetting Windage Cap
  503. 28:27Holding Windage
  504. 28:28Left Side Adjustment
  505. 28:30Parallax Adjustment
  506. 28:33Fine Focus Adjustment
  507. 28:35Parallax Correction
  508. 28:36Induced Parallax
  509. 28:39Parallax Removal
  510. 28:41Shooting View
  511. 28:43Target and Reticle Plane
  512. 28:45Objective Lens
  513. 28:47Objective Lens Size
  514. 28:4844mm Objective Lens
  515. 28:50Objective Lens Diameter
  516. 28:53Magnification Range
  517. 28:54Scope Magnification
  518. 28:573-12x to 18x Scope
  519. 29:13Zero Reset Reminder
  520. 29:17Chris's Reminder
  521. 29:19Laser Rangefinder Zero
  522. 29:23Forgot Reminder
  523. 29:24Forgot Zero Reset
  524. 29:26Ranging Issue
  525. 29:28Cannot Hit Target
  526. 29:30Cannot See Target
  527. 29:32Not Ranging
  528. 29:33Ranging Problem
  529. 29:35Remembered Reminder
  530. 29:37Reticle Movement Impact
  531. 29:41Rangefinder View Change
  532. 29:44Follow Rules

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