JEFF
CHUDNOFSKY
What advice would you give an aspiring sniper?
Practice your craft. Shoot a lot at the range and gain a core competency with your marker and optic system. Build muscle memory and confidence under fire. Learn how to effectively utilize the cover and concealment at your local field. I was blessed to have excellent tutors. Jeremy Vieth, a former Marine Scout, and my teammate, Anthony Villa, schooled me on ghillie suits, use of space, concealment and other means of movement. I recommend that players spend time with a partner or two working on skull-drags, low and high crawls in stalking lanes. Study up and reach out to the experienced players in our niche; don’t hesitate to ask questions.
What are some lessons that you learned as a new sniper?
I learned the value of teamwork; one person can’t do it alone. I’m blessed to have a phenomenal group of players as teammates. They are versatile and relentless. They make my job very easy, which allows me to have time “in the pocket” to support them as they advance down the field.
I also learned that it’s important to memorize the ranges at your local fields. Marksmanship is all about preparation and repetition. If you know your ranges, that’s one less factor you have to manage during a game.
What is your favorite memory in MagFed, thus far?
A few come to mind…it’s difficult to narrow it down to just one event. I’d say:
1) Hitting a 117 yard shot at OEW4.
2) My spotter pausing to take a dump during a stalk at OEW4.
3) Every moment of shenanigans with my teammates.