Paul Howe - Tac Rifle Operator

**jmlshooter** · 06-02-11, 13:30

Man, great instructional DVD.

I really learned a lot of things I didn't know about the fundamentals of rifle operation. I'm newer to the AR platform than a lot of the folks on here, and Paul Howe pointed out some things that I just had not considered or seen taught:

1. Moving your adjustable rifle stock changes your zero.
2. Head placement with different types of ear pro.
3. Dislodging a real failure to extract.
4. Kit setup
5. Which aperture to use at which distances
6. A good zero for 100-300m.

The level of detail he provided here was incredible. This wasn't a "this is how you do it" video ... it was a "this is how I do it, and this is the real-life reason I do it this way." I liked that he used iron sights regardless of distance and didn't shoot an optic the entire time. You get the impression, "Hey, this guy can shoot, and I think he can teach me to shoot, too."

He just thinks differently. A lot of the trainers that you see out there are running red dots and appear to be teaching people to shoot 15 rounds at different colored shapes as fast as they can from 25 yards and in. This was real marksmanship instruction.

I highly, highly recommend it.

**Cobra66** · 06-02-11, 15:12

Glad to hear you liked it. I am right now on the fence about purchasing his two videos. There is another thread elsewhere on the Howe DVDs. Paul is one of the greats, but not as well known as others. He definitely subscribes to a much more conservative and fundamentals based philosophy than say the Magpul guys.

Would you say that this video is geared more towards a beginner level, or is there intermediate material in it?

**jmlshooter** · 06-02-11, 15:51

An expert's beginner is a beginner's expert ... tough to say.

I enjoyed it and got something out of it. I found it to be much better than the Tac Pistol Operator video. If you have to choose one, I'd choose the rifle.

The pistol video mostly consists of him shooting the standards. The rifle video has a lot more "nuggets" of information.

**Cobra66** · 06-02-11, 16:01

Originally Posted by jmlshooter

An expert's beginner is a beginner's expert ... tough to say.

I enjoyed it and got something out of it. I found it to be much better than the Tac Pistol Operator video. If you have to choose one, I'd choose the rifle.

The pistol video mostly consists of him shooting the standards. The rifle video has a lot more "nuggets" of information.

Thanks!

**Serpico1985** · 06-03-11, 10:30

How does changing your adjustable stock LOP affect zero?

**nickdrak** · 06-03-11, 12:28

Originally Posted by Serpico1985

How does changing your adjustable stock LOP affect zero?

It changes the position of your eyes in-relation to your sights or optic. You wont notice a difference from about 50yds and closer, but out past 100yds everything needs to be consistent to maintain your "Zero".

**rallen** · 06-05-11, 10:02

The instructional video is very good. Like stated earlier, he uses iron sights in the video (he is definitely not against optics). Outside of a sling and a small light, he doesn't use any fancy gadgets on his gun. When he teaches a method he also explains why he teaches that method. His methods are proven in the real world. I took his HR course last year and it was excellent. I have been to quite a few training courses in my career, and I consider Paul Howe's above the rest. If you ever get a chance to take one of his courses you won't regret it.

**Danny Boy** · 06-10-11, 11:27

I really wish they'd show this at basic training, rather than having an ill informed mortuary affairs Drill Sergeant do it like mine did. My learning curve would of been far shorter! I'm no slouch now but even just the smallest points with body position are going to be useful next time I qual and deploy. It's also a great practical set of standards for me to work to at the range in my spare time.

I really enjoyed the video, especially Paul saying "I probably shouldn't be oiling this part" during the cleaning tutorial repeatedly.

Can't wait for the advanced class. Is there a difference between the DVD and on line viewable editions.