Mcrp 301 a reflects this ethos and the marine corps warfighting philosophy. It has dedicated log pages for cold bore, zero, calls and anything else needed. United states marine corps designated marksman rifle wikipedia. Rifle data book a lesson in dope primal rights, inc. Scope every marine is first and foremost a rifleman. Platoons were issued either the m14 or the m16 until 1975 when the m14 was retired. The days of collecting your shooting information in premade books designed by someone who perceives how you may shoot, and offers you a data book of target pages that are little to no value to you are long gone.
This manual is written for the first time shooter, or first time introduction to the ar15m16 line of weapons. I think thats the aimpoint compm4s thats shown in the databook. Mcrp 301b pistol marksmanship united states marine corps. Us marine corps m16a2 rifle manual january 1992 edition. The basic infantry weapon of the united states marine corps is the m4 carbine. Cant make out the guys name on this one but he fastened his rifle expert badge to the book,his rifle number was 2740420 and the book was issued to him oct. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book for u. Some you pay for, and some you can download for free. In addition, indirect fire is provided by the m203 grenade launcher in fireteams.
From reloading to inventory to keeping a log of each shot fired and the result on target. Storm tactical coil bound scout sniper platoon data book and field book set, printed on heavy card stock paper, in a an easy to read size of 5. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you. The binder is a six ring polydura plastic for easy data organization and retention. Usmc marine corps rifle markmanship and data book 1972 edition navmc 42. United states marine corps designated marksman rifle. For the purposes of this order, the term pistol refers to the m9 service pistol, while the term rifle refers to the service rifles andor. It starts with the assumption that the you have no knowledge and works the concepts of the theory of firearms, safe handling. The first thing you will notice when you do a search for rifle data book is a few hundred different databooks and styles of data logging. The data book, if used correctly can not only make your ammo expenditure worthwhile, it can make. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me.
The united states marine corps designated marksman rifle dmr, nsn 1005014586235. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, d. Data books are small, typically 5 x 8 sized handbooks, that allow shooters to gather data about shooting. Sharpshooter is obtained with a combined score falling between 280304 3. Noting the need to update training materials for rifle marksmanship, the corps announced the release of one new data book and two updated editions to be used for annual rifle qualifications december 2009. Nov 18, 2011 the data book is a necessary tool for you to get the most out of your training time. Without accurate data, no real wisdom can be gained or passed on. Usmc m14m16 marksmanshipdata book, 1972, posted ar15.
I recently got 20 minutes of free instruction from a. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books emilitary manuals. Review of impact data books the first thing that you will notice about an impact data book is the durable polycarbonate three ring binder. Tim research product 8502basic rifle marksmanshipshooters book ari field unit at fort benning, georgia training research laboratory january 1985 0 u. If you just go out to the range without a plan and send lead downrange doing whatever you feel like doing probably what you do every time, youre wasting ammo thats got to be some kind of sin or something. The rifle range used two military rifles for qualification in the 1960s. I didnt copy every data page in the back of the book, just. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper.
List of weapons of the united states marine corps wikipedia. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. Suppressive fire is provided by the m249 saw, which is being replaced by the m27 infantry automatic rifle, and the m240b machine gun, at the squad and company levels respectively. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the. M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books springfield xd forum. Remember that any correction chart shown in a military data book is specific to that rifle and ammo. The data book, if used correctly can not only make your ammo expenditure worthwhile, it. The book uses a 3 ring poly binder so you can organize the book for your needs, as well as replacements when needed. M1911, m1a, m14, ak47 and other ak rifles, ars and many more. It is a modified version of the m14 rifle formerly used by the united states marine corps. New data books released for range qualification using. Keep in mind that sitting on your butt reading a book cannot make you better alone. Aug 08, 2010 from reloading to inventory to keeping a log of each shot fired and the result on target. Photobucket uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Formed in 2003, storm tactical was the first data book producer to offer custom made pages, and fully customized books. Cant make out the guys name on this one but he fastened his rifle expert badge to the book,his rifle number was 2740420 and the book was issued to. New data books released for range qualification using rifle. Jan 6, 2015 this pin was discovered by jason adkins. Drastic changes coming to marine corps rifle qualification. There are commercial data books, military data books used for rifle or pistol requalification, matches, and sniping, as well as the home made variety. Rifle marksmanship is a core value of the marine corps. Us marine corps m16a2 rifle manual by united states, january 1992, desert pubns edition, paperback in english. It is used by the united states marine corps and is intended to enhance an automatic riflemans maneuverability. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301 a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. For example, you may be looking at a data book for the m16a2 shooting m855 62 grain ball ammo.
Usmc m14m16 marksmanshipdata book, 1972, posted ar15 forums. Hey all, i just won a usmc rifle marksmanship and data book for u. Release trigger until cz ovl function check a function check is performed after reassembling the rifle to ensure the rifle is operational. This is a discussion on usmc m16a2 marksmanshipdata book, pdf posted. The information recorded in the data book allows a shooter to analyze his shooting. That doesnt help improve your score, said young, an awardwinning competitive shooter. Usmc rifle marksmanship data book by heath hunter photobucket. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i hope folks will have a chance to see it. It contains information pages and ballistic formulas.
Expert is obtained with a combined score falling b. Marines who apply the fundamental skills and maintain a properly filled out data book of. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper, army. Our products have a 30 day warranty against defects. Lots of marines dont use the data book at all or use it improperly.
Weapons training battalion officials aim to gather data from 600 marines across the force to best determine what the thresholds for qualification. The data book is a necessary tool for you to get the most out of your training time. Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. There are commercial data books, military data books used for rifle or pistol requalification, matches, and sniping, as. Jafeica publishing is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Storm tactical has been the official precision rifle data book supplier of since 2005 storm tactical donates precision rifle data books to our us military snipers overseas, free of charge, via all sales are final. This book is good and contains the basics, which i think anyone interested in shooting should start with. For service rifles, ar 15 and m1a rifle 95 pages with 24 pages of basic marksmanship instruction for ar 15 and m1a, to include sight aligement, trigge. However, involvement in southeast asia demanded a lighter automatic shoulder weapon, which resulted in the development of the m16. Btw you can get this planner with free shipping with the code 20991.
Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. For example, the 1916 marine corps score book harllee, 1916 describes the. I ordered the storm tactical heavy paper modular data book on amazon. The marine corps maintains data on every marines weapons qualifications. Revision of career marksmanship training requirements. Storm tactical has been the official precision rifle data book supplier of since 2005 storm tactical donates precision rifle data books to our us military snipers overseas, free of charge, via. If you really want to improve your scores check out the free chapters of his sight alignment book and his care and cleaning book. You have to practice and apply what you read and learn from others. I have one in my collection dated 1950, navmc 42 dp they show up on epay frequently. Usmc rifle marksmanship and data book this is a discussion on usmc rifle marksmanship and data book within the reference forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. The modular data book is made from milspec materials and construction.
The data book is the most important tool a shooter has to evaluate and improve shooting performance and consistency. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. During rifle ranges, young often checks the data books of the marines on the firing line to ensure they are using them properly. Wind direction data sheets usmc pdf books paper art image weapons hunting. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i. The books use plastic coils, which have shown to hold up better than metal coils in the field. In addition to covering the various springfield armory pistols we also have large sections dedicated to other various firearms such as the. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book ebay. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books this download has 15 essential manuals, books and charts that the us marine corps soldier would need to maximize their marksmanship and shooting skills navmc 10787 u. This information is used to establish and maintain a battlesight zero bzo.
The m27 infantry automatic rifle iar is a lightweight, magazinefed 5. When the marine corps adopted its standard rifle combat optic in 2005, the marksmanship data books that marines use to keep track of their shots and. Once you have made your best estimate of wind, you need to convert that into clicks of sight adjustment for the rifle and ammo you are using. What are the the most important requirements for a usmc. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Usmc rifle marksmanship data book m14 m16 1172 marksman. A function check is performed after reassembling the rifle to ensure the rifle is operational. Marksmen is the lowest score obtained, with a scoring range of 250279 2.