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Marksmanship, Fieldcraft, Tactics When John Plaster's The Ultimate Sniper was released in 1993, it was hailed as an instant classic in the sniping community, influencing an entire generation of military and police marksmen around the world. Now this revolutionary book has been completely updated and expanded for the 21st century. Through revised text, new photos, specialized illustrations, updated charts, and additional information sidebars, The Ultimate Sniper once again thorougly details the three great skill areas of sniping-marksmanship, fieldcraft, and tactics.  Just some of the material in this new edition includes:

• Cutting-edge sniper rifles, scopes, ammunition, and equipment-everything purpose-designed or adapted specifically for military and police sniping
• The latest tactics and techniques from the frontlines of the War on Terror, includng the mountains, deserts, and urban areas of the Middle East and Central Asia.
• Analysis of evolving technologies, including lasers, night vision, FLIR, and ballistics programs
• Detailed ballistics and trajectory data for sniper ammunition
• An all-new chapter on countersniping "lessons learned" in Iraq and Afghanistan
• An up-to-date listing of U.S.-based sniper training programs

Find out why professional snipers, sharpshooters, and long-range riflemen consider The Ultimate Sniper to be the bible of their craft.

Format: Paperback (573)
Author: MAJ. John L. Plaster, USAR (RET.)
ISBN-13: 9781581604948
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.55