Q&A for How to Snipe or Be a Marksman With a Rifle

The scope has 8 milidots horizontally - 4 dots each on each the left and the right side of the cross aim based on the M40A3 rifle scope. Each gap between two dots represents 2 feet ( 21 inches ) at 600 yards. So, for example, if the wind blows 3 to 9 o' clock (right to left) between the target and you, you can calculate the target in your scope's half of the 1st left dot at about 3200 yards.

Yes. Sniper is a term for a position. It does not refer to any specific type of gun. Snipers and Marksmen usually use bolt action rifles, but this is not always true.

Iron sights are best used at closer ranges. Some guns, such as the Mosin-Nagant, can use the iron sights while a scope is mounted.

There are many factors that may affect your accuracy. You have to account for bullet drop and wind resistance, especially at long distances; the steadiness of your hand, the caliber of the weapon, and whether the barrel is a smooth or rifled bore. If there is significant distance between you and the target, you will also face the Coriolis effect.

Pellet guns can be great learning tools. They are extremely cheap, and you can learn the fundamentals of sight pictures and trigger pull in your backyard (local laws permitting).

308 can do quite a lot. Modern sporting rifles and extremely accurate bolt guns can be found in 308.

Every situation is different. It depends on your elevation, the direction of the wind, and the direction in which you are shooting.

No, a marksman should never reveal his position. Be as quiet as possible.