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They Laughed At His Scope Mod — Until He Sniped A Target From A Mile Away

#carloshathcock #m2browning #militaryhistory They called his idea a "stunt" that would never work. But when the enemy thought they were safe at 2,000 yards, Gunnery Sergeant Hathcock proved them wrong with a machine gun. The Problem: In 1967, the standard Marine M40 sniper rifles were only effective up to 800 yards. The Viet Cong knew these limitations perfectly and would openly transport supplies just out of range, mocking the Marines from over 1,000 yards away in the "impossible valley." The Experiment: Frustrated by watching the enemy walk away, Hathcock did the unthinkable: he mounted a delicate telescopic sight onto a violent .50-caliber M2 Browning machine gun. Armorers and officers laughed, claiming the massive recoil would shatter the scope and the "loose" machine gun could never hold zero. Ignoring the ridicule, Hathcock built a custom bracket from scrap aluminum and turned a rattling heavy weapon into a precision instrument. ✅In this video, we uncover: -How "White Feather" converted a heavy machine gun into the world's first long-range .50 caliber sniper rifle. -The legendary "Bicycle Shot" where he hit a target from an impossible 2,500 yards (1.4 miles) away. -The deadly duel with "The Cobra," where Hathcock won by shooting straight through the enemy sniper's own scope. They Laughed At His "Scope" Mod — Until He Sniped A Target From A Mile Away 🔔 Subscribe for more Untold WW2 Stories:‪@WW2ChroniclesWithAndrew‬ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video presents dramatized storytelling based on historical events researched from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy and engaging narratives, some details may be simplified or contain inaccuracies. This content is for entertainment purposes and should not be cited as an academic or authoritative historical source. For verified historical information, please consult professional military historians, official archives, and peer-reviewed publications.