This is a photo of ECHO platoon right after the terrorist ship A117 was captured and turned over to US forces.
-Brandon
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A great look at SEAL Free Fall training and a great way to reflect on a fellow teammate and American: Shane Patton (KIA 2005).
Getting some at 700
The CZ550 Urban Sniper rifle I reviewed (pictured here) is chambered for 308win, has a Night Force scope (3.5-15 power) and the barrel is fitted to accept a SureFire suppressor (not tested). While I would not have this in my personal collection, this is a great utility rifle that would make a good deer rifle, be at home on the ranch and makes a decent urban sniper rifle……
CZ 550 Urban Counter Sniper Rifle Specs
Weight: 8.3lbs (add another pound for the scope)
Magazine capacity: 10
Barrel Length: 16 inches
Overall Length: 37 inches
Stock: Kevlar and Aluminum bedded block
Optic: Night Force 3.5-15 variable power scope with MOA reticle
Location: East of San Diego in the mountains
Weather: Clear skies, 80 degrees F with 2-3mph westerly winds gusting to 5mph
Wind Hold: 1-3.5 MOA for wind back to 700 yards
Brandon’s Rating=80 out of 60-100
Check it out after the jump…
This photo is a great and reminds me of why I put SEAL TEAM 3 down as my first choice for orders when I was filling out the form in BUD/S class 215. Before the Naval Special Warfare Community reorganized under Force 21, each Team was responsible for a particular AO (Area of Operation). At the time, TEAM 3 had the Middle East and that was where the action was pre 9-11 AND where I wanted to be.
Anyway, things have changed and all Teams share all AO’s these days but I have fond memories of my good friend Forrest Walker running GOLF platoon through 2-hour Immediate Action Drills (IAD’s) in 120 degree desert heat. Nothing like rocking my M60 and 900 round load-out in concert with the other 60 gunners..chgg..chgg..chggg…..Damn sometimes I miss that. I wouldn’t trade my experience in the teams for anything.
-Brandon out.
