Okay, History....really?

[Jamisjockey]

Major   moment.
Sitting here drinking coffee and writing with History playing on the TV.  Sniper: Deadliest Missions.  Good show for the most part.
But you'd think with all these shooters and snipers on the damn show, History could employ better firearms consultants for the dramatization moments.
Scene: Alaska wilderness.  State troopers are hunting a fugitive murder suspect who is known to be an excellent marksman.
He is depicted by an actor with a bolt action rifle, and a butt-stock shell holder full of rounds.  Yeah, and its on the cheek side of the rifle, so every time he's depicted holding the rifle up, the shells are all against his face.  

[Doggy Daddy]

Scene: Alaska wilderness.  State troopers are hunting a fugitive murder suspect who is known to be an excellent marksman.
He is depicted by an actor with a bolt action rifle, and a butt-stock shell holder full of rounds.  Yeah, and its on the cheek side of the rifle, so every time he's depicted holding the rifle up, the shells are all against his face.   

And who among us hasn't done that before??   

DD

[Jamisjockey]

Could you imagine firing an ought six with all the shells pressed up against your cheek?
Ouch.

[lee n. field]

State troopers are hunting a fugitive murder suspect who is known to be an excellent marksman.

Manley Hot Springs, right?

The guy was using a Ruger No. 1, if I remember correctly.  Was supposed to be very fast with it.  

---edit to add---

Proarms Podcast, Jeff Hall and the Firefight at Manley Hot Springs, an interview with the guy who was there.

[Perd Hapley]

the shells are all against his face.   

Real operators do it that way, cuz the rounds are closer to you for reload. What, you want the rounds ALL THE WAY on the other side of the gun? Stoopid newb.

[Bob F.]

If they're on the cheek-side, you could laod a Ruger #1 with your teeht, right? Never have to give up your firing grip!

Stay safe.
Bob

[Jamisjockey]

Manley Hot Springs, right?

The guy was using a Ruger No. 1, if I remember correctly.  Was supposed to be very fast with it.  

---edit to add---

Proarms Podcast, Jeff Hall and the Firefight at Manley Hot Springs, an interview with the guy who was there.

They interviewed extensively the trooper that killed him.  They said he was known for being very fast with his No 1., but said he had a bolt action rifle when they got in the firefight with him.

[lee n. field]

but said he had a bolt action rifle when they got in the firefight with him.

Did not recall that part.

[Perd Hapley]

If they're on the cheek-side, you could laod a Ruger #1 with your teeht, right? Never have to give up your firing grip!

Stay safe.
Bob

Better yet, modify a Pedersen device to fit your #1. If you was a serious tactical operator, you'd know that.

Peace out.

[Devonai]

In that case, is it actually some dude named Pedersen who hands you a loaded rifle after each shot?  Not bad for 900 rpm.

[Bob F.]

OK, the rest of you wise guys go back and follow Lee n. field's link to the story, I just did. Excellent read! Forwarded to a trooper buddy. Thanks. Lee!

Stay safe.

[KD5NRH]

Could you imagine firing an ought six with all the shells pressed up against your cheek?

Imagine firing any serious long gun while wearing this "tactical" vest: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/BJR825-1.html

[seeker_two]

Imagine firing any serious long gun while wearing this "tactical" vest: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/BJR825-1.html

Gunkid-Approved.... 



 

[Regolith]

Gunkid-Approved.... 

 

When I first saw it, I thought "Aha! It will work for me, because I'm a southpaw!" 

Then I noticed the radio pouch. 

[Perd Hapley]

Imagine firing any serious long gun while wearing this "tactical" vest: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/BJR825-1.html

Reviews:

this vest is even better than i aspected. But i was worried about the big gun pocket but it wasnt big at all and i have a gamo bb gun that is in there it fits perfect. Some of the review said that it hard to reach your gun which i agree but i dont think its caused by the holster being so far bac i think its cause of the pockets in front.

I placed my Jennings 9mm into the holster and it sunk deep into the pocket.

[sanglant]

Designed by SWAT team members

must be the 'leet squad, that uses a PGO shotgun in each hand.

[Perd Hapley]

In that case, is it actually some dude named Pedersen who hands you a loaded rifle after each shot?  

That works, too, just have him lay down in front you with double trauma plates.