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Tips from a former Delta Force sniper on judging distance

John McPhee, former Delta Force sniper, offers some good tips on how to quickly judge distance by recognizing different body parts with the naked eye. For example, the difference between 100 and 200 meters is the recognition of the face. It is always interesting to see how people can perfect their craft based on their lessons learned downrange. This would be a great video if you are thinking about becoming a sniper or enjoy competitive shooting.

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John McPhee, former Delta Force sniper, offers some good tips on how to quickly judge distance by recognizing different body parts with the naked eye. For example, the difference between 100 and 200 meters is the recognition of the face. It is always interesting to see how people can perfect their craft based on their lessons learned downrange. This would be a great video if you are thinking about becoming a sniper or enjoy competitive shooting.

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Video courtesy of Trigger Time TV and SOB Tactical

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Desiree Huitt is an Army Veteran serving 11 years as a Military Intelligence officer and prior to OCS as a combat medic. She is a graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Eastern Studies.

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