Product Description

This heavily illustrated manual provides a timely, in-depth review of the art of sniping in war and anti-terrorist environments. Drawing on a vast, firsthand knowledge of sniper skills, former British Army sniper and sniper instructor Mark Spicer describes the role of the sniper in peace and in war, in reconnaissance and counter-surveillance, in cities, in vehicles, at night and by day. He presents crucial information about training and equipment, judgment and positioning, details of great relevance to professional marksmen, both military and law enforcement. This comprehensive manual will also be of interest to hunters, weapons enthusiasts, competition shooters, and paintball participants. Illustrations, diagrams, and related information throughout

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27330 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
In the Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills, Mark Spicer draws on his extensive experience to reveal the secrets of his craft. Spicer s credentials are too vast to list here in their entirety, but suffice it to say that when it comes to combat, he s seen it all, and when it comes to snipers operating today, he likely had a hand in training them all --Military Book club

Written by former British Army officer and sniper expert Mark Spicer, this is a masterclass in the deadly art of sniping, and encompasses technique, evaluation, screening processes, survival skills, teamwork, spotting, ballistics, and logistical marksmanship and camouflage, plus of course weapons. Highly recommended. --Soldier Magazine

Few Sporting Shooter readers have any connection with military sniping - but many of the skills in this excellent manual by sniper instructor Mark Spicer are useful for deer and pest control too --Sporting Shooter

Customer Reviews

Sniper skills book review
The illustrated manual of sniper skills I believe is an excellent book, one of my top printed resources on the subject. Although it is alittle holistic and lacks specific direction, it does this for good reason, as Mr Spicer states he does not wish to add to the education of a passing reader who has more sinister applications of this knowledge, therefore some of the more sniper specific expertise appears to be omitted. This book is highly reliable and from a very credible source, and covers many broad areas without confusing the reader and offers some good illustrations and photographs to educate and inspire. I am very pleased with this book, whilst I wouldn't call it a 'manual' by any means and this could mislead some, it is not a field manual, but it is very informative on the topic of sniping and to anyone interested in the subject, this is a very robust read and not compiled of hear-say war tales retold for hollywood drama which fill the shelves. Mark Spicer breaks down sniper training and employment in a realistic and satisfying read.

Fantastic
Once again, Mr Spicer has managed to write an understandable and well illustrated book. I have been fortunate to receive a 'pre-released' book and am very happy with what I have seen. It is understandable and he has the gift to write as though he is talking to the reader. The subjects covered are illustrated and explained well and gives the reader an understanding of what is being spoken about. I would definately recommend both of Mr. Spicers books.

Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills review
I agree with Sniper .338 on his review on this book which reads the following:

"The illustrated manual of sniper skills I believe is an excellent book, one of my top printed resources on the subject. Although it is alittle holistic and lacks specific direction, it does this for good reason, as Mr Spicer states he does not wish to add to the education of a passing reader who has more sinister applications of this knowledge, therefore some of the more sniper specific expertise appears to be omitted. This book is highly reliable and from a very credible source, and covers many broad areas without confusing the reader and offers some good illustrations and photographs to educate and inspire. I am very pleased with this book, whilst I wouldn't call it a 'manual' by any means and this could mislead some, it is not a field manual, but it is very informative on the topic of sniping and to anyone interested in the subject, this is a very robust read and not compiled of hear-say war tales retold for hollywood drama which fill the shelves. Mark Spicer breaks down sniper training and employment in a realistic and satisfying read."

Although the only thing I do not agree with is the five star rating that Sniper .338 gave the book. I would give it a 4 star rating because though the book is very realistic and illustrated it is not a manual thus should not be called so.
For very good and understandable reasons the author does not go into much detail but it does seem to try and explain several points with vague ideas (due to the sensitivity of the sniping nature). This can be appreciated especially in a couple of chapters that should be skinned down to bullet points or overall ideas in a few pages rather than sub-paragraphs that do not really say much. So bullet points would be more useful

Overall: I do not regret buying this book at all, in fact I would recommend it but not with a five out of five star rating. The word manual in the tittle and the couple of extensive chapters that do not say much are the reasons why I am giving it a 4 out of 5 rating.