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<blockquote data-quote="Dave King" data-source="post: 117692" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>I'm guessing you're going to Central Virginia Tactical and if so Vern will probably have a loaner for you to use at that time.</p><p></p><p>I full blown "tactical" "Sniper" type rifle system will cost you about $4,000+- when all is said and done. (~$2,500 for a new rifle, ~$900 for a Leupold scope, ~$250 for Badger rings and bases, ~$60.00 for a sling, ~$50 for a torque wrench, ~$100 for a drag bag, ~$150 for a hard case, some more for little accessories, ~$150 for cleaning gear, ~$40 for a data book, etc, etc.) (I know, it can be done cheaper on individual pieces but you'll end up with the good stuff anyway so just buy it the first time and save yourself the trouble of broken gear and lost class time.)</p><p></p><p>AND</p><p></p><p>You'll never stop getting the lectures, its the natural order of life, older and/or perhaps more experienced folks are required to preach... its a law of nature! Old bears swat young bears, old dogs nip puppies, parents chide thier kids, geezer military guys educate fng's and there's always going to be someone older than you.</p><p> So now to meet my requirement /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif : The military will decide where they want you, you don't get to pick what you'll do (your recruiter will tell you otherwise). It may seem at times that you are in control and get to select your job but in the long run the military is 10 steps ahead of you and you are only experiencing the illusion of choice. Give it a good go, they like enthusiasm!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave King, post: 117692, member: 3"] I'm guessing you're going to Central Virginia Tactical and if so Vern will probably have a loaner for you to use at that time. I full blown "tactical" "Sniper" type rifle system will cost you about $4,000+- when all is said and done. (~$2,500 for a new rifle, ~$900 for a Leupold scope, ~$250 for Badger rings and bases, ~$60.00 for a sling, ~$50 for a torque wrench, ~$100 for a drag bag, ~$150 for a hard case, some more for little accessories, ~$150 for cleaning gear, ~$40 for a data book, etc, etc.) (I know, it can be done cheaper on individual pieces but you'll end up with the good stuff anyway so just buy it the first time and save yourself the trouble of broken gear and lost class time.) AND You'll never stop getting the lectures, its the natural order of life, older and/or perhaps more experienced folks are required to preach... its a law of nature! Old bears swat young bears, old dogs nip puppies, parents chide thier kids, geezer military guys educate fng's and there's always going to be someone older than you. So now to meet my requirement [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] : The military will decide where they want you, you don't get to pick what you'll do (your recruiter will tell you otherwise). It may seem at times that you are in control and get to select your job but in the long run the military is 10 steps ahead of you and you are only experiencing the illusion of choice. Give it a good go, they like enthusiasm! [/QUOTE]
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