kiggy74 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Found this image posted in another forum. I suppose the context of the image is legit, although I'm surprised that any LEO would be dumb enough to post the photo. Reveals a lot about tactics and equipment.But anyway, it looks to be either a Savage or Remington in a XLR Chassis, I can't tell the difference. Scope appears to be a US Optics, but also hard to tell. What about the tripod? Is that legit? I see a bipod folded upfront, but the tripod doesn't look right. Doesn't look nearly sturdy enough for precision rifle shooting.Anyway, interesting photo regardless of details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) *Edit*Looks like it would be fun to shoot! Edited February 9, 2012 by bowdog see it now and its the grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Looks bad ass and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Seen several different views of this same thing posted. Pretty sure it's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Casper Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 So yeah, pretty sure it's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Wow if this is true...wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 please note gun #2 over his shoulder..wonder how many they had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I always play "spot the sniper" during OSU games. They usually have a hand full scattered around campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm not even surprised at this. The super bowl is a high security venue. I bet there was more than one team placed around the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiggy74 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Talk about nosebleed seats. I think the book laying below the rifle says "Indianapolis Metro Police". Possibly his ballistics chart?Seems like no matter what those snipers are going to be at least a couple hundred yards away from the closest possible target. Shooting into a crowd of people at that range seems like a risky tactic, although I'm sure they are there just to have the option if needed. Would have to be some pretty extreme circumstances to give these guys the ok to shoot.Digging that XLR chassis system. www.xlrindustries.com Edited February 9, 2012 by kiggy74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 And the tripod over a bipod in situation because of the angle a shot might have to be placed. You get a better range of motion with the tripod over the traditional bipod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiggy74 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) And the tripod over a bipod in situation because of the angle a shot might have to be placed. You get a better range of motion with the tripod over the traditional bipod.Yeah, I get why you would want a setup like this over a standard bipod. Especially considering that they are basically in the roof shooting down. I'm just saying the tripod itself doesn't look all that sturdy.Here's a link to the tripod manufacturer.... http://www.phoenixtactical.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5&zenid=st8u3333ssc7ptbljsjerqlcr1 Edited February 9, 2012 by kiggy74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Larue tactical has some that look similiar to those but the gun mounts different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) I always play "spot the sniper" during OSU games. They usually have a hand full scattered around campus.Why does this not suprise me! But yes, theres several teams out all around the OSU stadium. I'm not sure I would have posted the photo's, but then again it doesn't bother me since I'm use to those things. The bigger the event, the more of an invitiation there is for something to happen, and its better to be safe then sorry. Edited February 9, 2012 by SJC1000rr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Wow if this is true...wowHappens at all kinds of sports venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Can anyone tell me why he chose to have the suppressor sticking out past the window? Looks pretty easy to spot if you just looked straight up from nosebleed seats underneath him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 To be able to look down even more ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 This is common. Everyone knows they have marksmen at almost all major events. No big deal other than the pics causing issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 pretty cool to see from those angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Most people looking up would probably think the supressor stick out was just a bracket or something on the beams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yet another reason to avoid large crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Can anyone tell me why he chose to have the suppressor sticking out past the window? The shots were staged prior to the SuperBowl for the tripod manufacturer to use in their advertising. There was no round in the gun and no fans in the stands. The layout changed a bit after the photo's and no observation was done through the scopes during the game. Only through binoculars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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