Secrets of a Special Forces Sniper: Must-Know Gear Tips

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TAKING AIM

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The official Aimpoint podcast. For more than 5 decades, Aimpoint has pioneered electric red dot sighting technology used by hunters and competitive shooters around the world. Now, we’re bringing you insights from influential voices in firearms culture. Dive into the 2A lifestyle with hunters, veterans, tactical experts, instructors, law enforcement, and even celebrities. The show is hosted by Richard Nance, a lifelong martial artist and retired Police Sergeant with 25 years of law enforcement experience, including time as a SWAT Team Leader and Defensive Tactics Program Supervisor.

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Secrets of a Special Forces Sniper: Must-Know Gear Tips

TAKING AIM

1 hour 16 seconds

1 month ago

Secrets of a Special Forces Sniper: Must-Know Gear Tips

On this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance sat down with Tom Beckstrand, Guns & Ammo Rifle and Optics Editor, tracing his journey from plinking beer bottles in Nevada to serving as a West Point graduate, Ranger School alum, Special Forces team leader in Afghanistan, and sniper team leader in Iraq with the Commanders In-Extremis Force, enhanced by Marine Corps Scout Sniper training. Tom shares his combat-informed perspective on selecting reliable bolt-action rifles for precision, debunking cheap scope myths, and praising Aimpoint red dots for ruggedness, while highlighting NRL Hunter competitions for practical marksmanship skills. He reflects on his 2020 Bill McRae Lifetime Achievement Award for educating shooters and his passion for sharing knowledge through Guns & Ammo TV, emphasizing learning from failure and choosing dependable gear for critical tasks.

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