Chuck has hung up his rifle for the final time

[Talyn]

Assigned as a rifleman in the 5th Marine Regiment in Vietnam in 16 months while working with not only his Regiment but also in support of ROK Marines and U.S. Army units, was credited with 103 confirmed NVA-VC kills and 216 “probable.”

This left him with the legacy of being the most successful sniper in the service’s history.

Chuck has hung up his rifle for the final time

Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney was born in Lakeview, Oregon in February 1949, and, the son of a Marine Corps WWII vet, volunteered for service in October 1967 during the height of t…

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[Jester560]

The passing of a legend....R.I.P.

 

[Sld1959]

Rest well Marine, you earned it. Thank you for your service.

 

[az4783054]

What a distinguished career.

 

[Snake45]

"Time treats everybody like a fool."

--Warren Zevon, "Roll with the Punches," 1992

I've lusted after an M40 for years. Been working on building up a clone/tribute rifle. I've even got a correct-dated 700V action, and the right Redfield scope (though mine's not green).

 

[Talyn]

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Legendary Marine Scout Sniper Chuck Mawhinney dies at age 75

Chuck Mawhinney never wanted fame or for people to know he was the deadliest sniper in Marine Corps history. He died at the age of 75.

taskandpurpose.com

16 headshots in 30 seconds at night

Warriors In Their Own Words: The sniper that scored 16 headshots in 30 seconds... at night

Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney was one of the most lethal snipers of the Vietnam War with 103 confirmed kills. Read his story on WATM!

www.wearethemighty.com

 

[Bassbob]

"Mawhinney mastered the starlight scope, making him a valuable asset at night when he got most of his confirmed kills. He famously killed 16 Viet Cong who were trying to cross a river during the night in bad weather conditions, with 16 headshots in 30 seconds. "

Amazing.