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There is an ongoing debate as to whether someone should purchase a semi-automatic rifle or a bolt-action rifle for long-range precision shooting. There are a few key variances in both which make them very different, and probably contribute to the wide divergence in opinion. Typically, the bolt-action precision rifle is considered more accurate than a semi automatic. However, this depends on numerous factors […]
I’m sure everyone here knows that a bullet is most effective when it’s traveling through the air at its prescribed velocity. After all, that’s what the bullet is designed to do. The cartridge holds the powder, and once the powder ignites, initiated by the primer, the projectile unseats from the casing, travels the length of the […]
Jay Z has announced his third project stemming from his deal with The Weinstein Company in the form of a historical docu-series based on Nicholas “The Reaper” Irving, the first African-American special ops sniper in the United States Army. The six-hour mini-series will air on NBC and is based on his memoir The Reaper: Autobiography of One of the Deadliest […]
In this segment of the interview, Nick talks about his favorite long range shooting course and his furthest shot (both kill shot and training shot).
Drew Dwyer and Nick Irving, former Army Ranger and author of “Way of the Reaper” wrapped up their interview. Nick was asked to look back on his career and if he would choose a different route in the military. Would he have rather have been a Navy SEAL or Delta Force? His response of course was RLTW and […]
SOFREP writer, Drew Dwyer got a chance to sit down and interview Nick Irving, former Army Ranger and author of “Way of the Reaper.” In this portion of the interview, Nick talks about his transition from being an Army Ranger sniper to a civilian. His books offered him a way to cope with the hole that was left […]
In this portion of the interview, Nick said that once he made it to the rank of sergeant, as an NCO (non-commissioned officer) he didn’t want to be “that guy” that ruled by fear.
SOFREP writer, Drew Dwyer, got a chance to sit down and interview Nick Irving, former Army Ranger and author of “Way of the Reaper.” In this portion of the interview, Nick talks about the hardest part of his sniper training and why 70% of people failed out of a specific phase. He also discusses how the military has […]
“Way of the Reaper” written by former US Army Ranger Nick Irving can be pre-ordered on Amazon now.
Today Nick Irving took a few moments of his time to answer some questions from his upcoming book “Way of the Reaper” which is a follow-up to the New York Times Best Seller “The Reaper” which chronicled one of Nick’s deployments to Afghanistan as a sniper with 3rd Ranger Battalion. 1. “The Reaper” went on […]
If you have never read Nick Irving’s book, “The Reaper,” and want to learn more about him, you can find an excerpt here to kickstart your reading.
Check out our recent interview with Nick Irving regarding his books and starring in “American Grit.”
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