POTD: French Commando Snipers With FN SCAR-PR
The training never stops for the French sniper detachment of the 2nd Commando Battalion, and here we get a good look at their various shooting positions. Did you ever use a backpack as support like this? The equipment includes the FN SCAR-PR, with Schmidt & Bender optics and various laser designators and ballistic helpers. Some of these rifles look quite well-used and worn.
The FN Elity Weapon Mounted Ballistic Calculator includes a laser, internal ballistic calculator, internal weather station and compass, and features include a cant indicator, an integral angular fire solver that provides true firing solution, and a moving target calculator. The suggested result is displayed on an OLED for easy visibility outdoors.
What do we all dream of? An accurate rifle, some steel targets, free ammo, some sunshine and mild winds and permission to fire at will. I could add a suppressor to that list as well.
All images by the French 2nd Commando Battalion.
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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In what way is it superior to the prone or cross-legged?
Good to know nonetheless.
I like the stock cheek riser/wrap and the sunshade. I guess they still aren't allowed to rattle can their weapons? Interesting muzzle device, not sure what it is and if it's made to be a suppressor interface. Is this in 7.62x51 or 6.5 Creedmoor?