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Precision targets designed by Marine Scout Snipers for practice and skill development. Free to download, sized for standard 8.5 × 11 paper.
100 yd · 1" hex rows · 2" center hex
Combines multiple precision-zeroing elements: three rows of 1-inch hexes, a 2-inch center hex for a rough zero, and six 0.5-inch hexes to refine your zero and validate load performance. Built for 100-yard drills like Build a Bridge and Natural Point of Aim.
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4 × 2" hex · side-by-side comparison
Four 2-inch hexes for side-by-side precision comparisons. Evaluate rifles, muzzle devices, ammo, or bipods — measurable data points instead of guesswork, so you spend range time on what actually works.
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C-A-D-R-E sequence · 2.5" positional · ½-MOA zero
Multiple challenges in one design: five 1-inch hexes spelling C-A-D-R-E for sequence work, three 2.5-inch hexes for positional testing, and five half-MOA hexes to confirm zero. Scalable by distance, from fundamental drills to complex dynamic sequences.
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25:00In this video, Jon walks through various tripods he and the majority of the team have used over the years. Spanning from modified camera tripods, to the all new Really Right Stuff Benchmark Inverted tripod. Listen to us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0WhBQn3hUE1XarAFwAd2OU Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cadre-podcast/id1806120803 TRAIN WITH US: https://www.thecadretraining.com DOWNLOAD OUR EQUIPMENT KIT: https://www.thecadretraining.com/kit Download The Cadre DOPE Card: https://www.thecadretraining.com/resources TIMESTAMPS CONNECT WITH THE TEAM: Follow S
May 16, 2026
2:20:45Join Phillip Velayo and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre for the long version of how Eric actually got here, including the parts that didn't go to plan. Eric walks through growing up in Pennsylvania, joining the Marines at 18 in the shadow of 9/11, failing sniper school, coming back for a second attempt, and breaking his ankle mid-competition before having to drop out. He gets honest about the feedback that broke him, the bureaucracy that pushed him out of the Marine Corps, and the messy transition through college, firearms instruction, and contracting. Whether you're a young Marine wondering if you'd
May 1, 2026
1:34:39In this episode, Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre introduce a specialized matrix for evaluating precision rifle venues based on positional challenge and wind complexity. By scoring four distinct ranges—Gravestone, Snake River, Mason Valley, and Fruit Stand—the crew demonstrates how varying terrain and environmental factors dictate specific training requirements and gear preparation. The discussion moves beyond simple mechanics to explore the nuances of wind engagement, the limitations of the Gun Number system at long range, and why "meaningful misses" are critical for gr
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