Ironsights range store has everthing to outfit the day. The aperturepost iron sights on an m16 were designed to perform, and for combat sights they are fast on target. This is a discussion on usmc m16a2 marksmanshipdata book, pdf posted. Sniper log books sniper data book sniper, sniper training. The modular data book is made from milspec materials and construction. This long range data book has 54 two sided pages for the 600 yard line, giving the shooter 108 pages to fire his 4 gun 600 yd. Dont know if its doable, but, just got my kid his first 22 old action rifle. But the corps will still need to train marines to use iron sights in fundamental marksmanship should the rifle combat optics red dot go dead, said kyle lamb, a weapons consultant through his company viking tactics who retired from the armys delta force. Unlike the open sights of an ak4774 platform or, perhaps your. Does any one know where i could get him one of these and maybe a. The most common and fastest way to do this is to zero the compm4, and then adjust the iron sights onto the red dot. I have one in my collection dated 1950, navmc 42 dp they show up on epay frequently. If you have a wwi vintage it even has a notch at the very top for lobbing 3006 out to 1800 yards good luck with that it was meant for volley fire everyone on line and say a prayer.
Anywho the armys zero is similar to the usmcs and offers very similar range potential to the usmcs. One aperture is for normal range and the other aperture is for short range limited visibility engagement 0 to 200 yards with a larger aperture size. The rifles sights must be adjusted so the bullets trajectory and line of sight intersect at a range of 300 yards. I scrubbed thousands upon thousands upon thousands of data books when i worked the range, and the vast majority got turned away due to not filling them out. Im not saying to lie, be truthful, its how we know how to help, but plot every last fucking thing. Made of polymer and steel, these sights bolt onto any picatinnystyle rail using a square lug so they wont wiggle when theyre mounted. Dont give the range staff a reason at all to turn your data book away. Given a sniper weapon, an m49 observation telescope, a suitable firing range, and 10. The days of collecting your shooting information in premade books designed by someone who perceives how you may shoot, and offers you a data book of target pages that are little to no value to you are long gone. Cant make out the guys name on this one but he fastened his rifle expert badge to the book,his rifle number was 2740420 and the book was issued to him oct. Keeping my body absolutely still to take those slow fire shots just seems like itd be agonizing when you can barely see the target. There are 14 sets of wind charts also includes comeups, and gun round count sheet. Nov 24, 2015 sure, iron sights may look good, but now youll need to zero them.
I would say, echoing some of the thoughts already posted, that it depends on your eye sight, your type of sights open, aperture peep and how they are configured, and the type. Marines ditch iron sights, consider new marksmanship. Now imagine trying to shoot halfmoa with iron sights. Right click the link below, then save target as and download to your hard drive. The normal range aperture is unmarked and is used for zeroing and in most firing situations i. Originally we used to zero the m16a1 with the short range sight and adjusted the sights so the point of impact of the group was 2. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. National match ar15 rear sight, hooded aperture mark added. I had a question as it relates to page 21 range flag wind reading. The m27 infantry automatic rifle iar is a lightweight, magazinefed 5. The goal of this guide is to be the comprehensive post to help new shooters master their iron sights.
Squeeze the trigger while maintaining focus on the target front sight alignment. With a few rounds on the range to confirm the zero. Great prices and discounts on the best gun scopes, from red dot sights to night vision. Expert is obtained with a combined score falling b.
The basic log book issued to recruits in usmc boot camp as well as marines going to requal on the rifle range is an excellent resource for shooters new to precision rifle or log book use. It is used by the united states marine corps and is intended to enhance an automatic riflemans maneuverability. During this phase, you find out all about the m16a2 rifle. Best ar15 battlesight zero distance pew pew tactical. It wasnt until some bright guy got the idea that you could just use the long range setting on the rear sight, which would bring up the poi to conicide with the poa and zero deadon at 25m. Right click the link below, then save target as and download to your hard.
The reason why i made a very small index mark on the top center of the rear sight hood and the rear sight leaf is because my white oak armament rear sight leaf is threaded for removable apertures. What are the the most important requirements for a usmc. An optic ranging from a red dot and reflex sight to a variable power scope made the operator more lethal. Discussion in ar talk started by 2336usmc, mar 23, 2008. M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books springfield xd forum.
Marine corps initially planned to purchase 6,500 m27s to replace a. Iron sights on 1903s the 1903 sight is a marvel in utility. Marksmen is the lowest score obtained, with a scoring range of 250279 2. Sep 10, 2015 shooting tips from usmc marksman brian zins bullseye shooters typically use 1911s with reflex sights, like this cabot guns. Each data book page is broken down into three sections. Jun 25, 2019 table three includes two to three days of classroom and livefire training in close combat shooting. If you are shooting an ar15 with 80 grain sierra match king bullets, your windage corrections will be different. Both sights can also be adjusted without tools, and the frs features three aperture options and is adjustable for windage. Storm tactical precision rifle data book user manual.
Shooters soon discovered, however, that a flattop ar was more flexible. Oct 30, 2014 the aperturepost iron sights on an m16 were designed to perform, and for combat sights they are fast on target. Most of the combat mos qualify or at the very least zero their iron sights. Zeroing, or aligning sights to a single point on a target, is a simple process. All basic marines will be required to pass tables one through three in order to qualify. Newbies just dont have all the concepts mastered to adequately use and enjoy the irons that come with their rifle. Table four, which is the advanced course, will be a requirement for all infantry marines. Hand guns rifles shotguns holsters gun cases magazine carriers reloaded ammo factory ammo cleaning accessories gun accessories lighting systems hearing protection eye protection. The old kd or known distance course was 50 round course fired as 5 rds sitting slow fire 200 yards, 5rds kneeling slow fire 200 yds, 5 rds standing slow fire 200 yds at the a able target 10 rounds standing to sitting rapid fire in 60 seconds with a magazine change at the d dog target. Glossary of sniping and marksmanship terms sniper training. For example, you may be looking at a data book for the m16a2 shooting m855 62 grain ball ammo.
It also has 54 two sided lr targets for 800900 yards. Nov 21, 2016 marine corps rifle qualification scores 1. New data books released for range qualification using rifle. And hey it is so easy to understand that his mother even began to shoot with my ar iron sights once she read the manual. This winchester m70 was a rifle owned by the captain of the camp pendleton rifle team, and as such it is an excellent authentic example of the us sniper rifle of the early vietnam era. The odd number 547 yards came about because these rifles were designed for the 3003 cartridge. Dec 11, 2019 anywho the armys zero is similar to the usmcs and offers very similar range potential to the usmcs. New data books released for range qualification using. Storm tactical user manual 21 pages, 7 mb pdf file storm tactical moa target pack with dot drill targets rifle range in yards. Hey all, i just won a usmc rifle marksmanship and data book for u. Please note that for safety reasons, shooting ranges are required to utilize the buddy system. Using this, i got him up to speed to qualify for marksman under current army scoring system at a minimum, and on a good day, he was right on the border between sharpshooter and expert. For example, to go from 100 yards to 300 yards you must come up 5. All of the above are essential components of a successful shot.
M16a2ar 15a2 usmc range data books discussion in ar talk started by volksweegle, oct 27, 2012. As someone who has only ever qualified on the rco, i cant even imagine using iron sights for anything past 300. The binder is a six ring polydura plastic for easy data organization and retention. Two of the new data books are still designed for iron sights, one being an updated version for initial training marines receive as recruits and the other for annual qualification with the m16a2 service rifle, the m4 carbine or an m16a4 with iron sights.
To track the performance of your rifle and ammunition, and to discover tiny variances between book data and your own combo of riflescopeammo, a precision rifleman uses a rifle data book which we are simplifying by giving you a free page that you can duplicate and bind into your own book see below. Sure, iron sights may look good, but now youll need to zero them. Sdzs published in da pam 38563 represent army and usmc minimum safety. It contains a lot of very basic information on the fundamentals of marksmanship, how to record data, and how to adjust the iron sights on military a2, a4 and. The ar15 has a set of two aperture sights with different methods for use, the peep and the larger often marked 0200 ghost ring. This is a discussion on usmc rifle marksmanship and data book within the reference forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. Approximately 8,00010,000 m249s will remain in service with the marine corps to be used at the discretion of company commanders. Remember that any correction chart shown in a military data book is specific to that rifle and ammo. The scope is a 14x unertl quite high magnification, considering that the most recent. Oct 10, 2018 made of polymer and steel, these sights bolt onto any picatinnystyle rail using a square lug so they wont wiggle when theyre mounted. Storm tactical free downloads, targets, sniper rifle. Getting a set of iron sights on your rifle is only half the battle.
For marine corps airtoground ranges, opnav instruction 3550. Mar 23, 2008 remember that any correction chart shown in a military data book is specific to that rifle and ammo. Created and trusted by the united states marine corps. Table three includes two to three days of classroom and livefire training in close combat shooting. It offers slightly less range than the usmcs mpbr zero and is a little less precise. Much of the target shooting game is based on the use of iron sights very precise sights but iron sights nonetheless. The table has the marines firing more than 500 rounds and requires. Expressed as full moas or 14 moas, you must come up in elevation to go from one range to another range, usually in 100yard increments. Past longrange champion john whidden shows good form. Marines will see changes in marksmanship and weapons gear this year, including the phasing out of legacy m16 iron sights and the threepoint sling. Marine officials announced annual changes to the corps combat marksmanship program last week based on recommendations from a gathering of key decision makers aboard marine corps base. Zero iron sights on a sniper weapon within 12 rounds. Jul 09, 2017 the official us marine corps pistol marksmanship handbook isbn. The rear sight aperture consists of two separate sights.
Therefore, in order to rent a firearm for use on our range, you must either be with a friend, or bring a personal firearm with you which takes the place of bringing a friend. Marine corps initially planned to purchase 6,500 m27s to replace a portion of the m249 light machine guns employed by automatic riflemen within infantry and light armored reconnaissance battalions. The irons that come with, or these days dont come with, your ar15 are misunderstood. The marine corps basic training marksmanship course consists of threedistinct phases. Sure, they may look good, but now youll need to zero them.