Books & More: Sniper - Compact Sniper Knowledge

The book "Sniper: Compact Military and Police Sniper Knowledge" was briefly presented to you a few years ago. Now the revised 4th edition is available, and we have read it for you.

The book truly covers the basic knowledge of sharpshooting and precision shooting. The new, fourth edition has been enriched with around 50 pages of compact knowledge, totaling 364 pages. The first three chapters provide a general introduction to the topic of sniping, followed by a detailed description of the tools of the trade, and then moves on to the basics of ballistics. A very exciting and complex subject. Even if you are not a sniper yourself, there is much to learn from this book.

In addition to many explanations, you will find many technical tables and illustrations in this very informative work. Whether it's trajectory data of different projectiles, various deviation tables, or the correct aiming techniques. Everything needed for an accurate shot can be found in the book. Hitting a small target at a distance beyond 1,000 meters is not quite easy and requires a lot of knowledge and technology.

There is also a separate color section that illustrates everything even better. Especially in terms of camouflage, the colorful pictures provide a lot of information. Painting, covering, and ghillie suits are included...

A sharpshooter or precision shooter should have a certain affinity for angles and calculations, as the majority of a precise shot depends on the prior calculation of the projectile's trajectory. Everything is well and clearly explained in the book. Even our friends MIL and MOA are ever-present.

The most important thing for a sniper is camouflage, so the book dedicates over 30 pages to this art.

Whether it's the camouflage of the weapon, equipment, or the shooter, everything is explained. Not only the "how" but also the "why" is explained to the reader. This section is also recommended for non-snipers because being well camouflaged is half the battle won.

Stefan Strasser's book introduces the world of military and police snipers from a practical perspective, it is actually a "manual". 364 extremely informative, dense, and well-illustrated pages await the reader who wants to delve into the work of a sniper. With each chapter, you can see that the author knows what he is writing about.

"Sniper: Compact Military and Police Sniper Knowledge" 4th edition by Stefan Strasser, 364 pages, Ares Verlag 2020. The book is available in bookstores or on Amazon for €34.90.