Chuck Mawhinney RIP

[joken]

Chuck Mawhinney, a Marine Corps veteran who became the deadliest sniper in that branch's history during the Vietnam War with 103 confirmed and 216 probable kills, has died at age 75.

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[Alexx1401]

May he rest well.

 

[joken]

I read his book not long ago and couldn't put it down. He grew up in Lakeview.

 

[ORhutner]

I read his book not long ago and couldn't put it down. He grew up in Lakeview.

I listened to the audio book not long ago and couldn't stop listening. We lost a great one. Just don't make them like they used to.

 

[RVTECH]

He was highlighted in the History Channels show 'Sniper: Inside the crosshairs' several years ago.

If ya haven't ever seen it I highly recommend it.

 

[Mono1]

What was Carlos Hathcock? Like 93 or 96?

 

[Lilhigbee]

More info about him here;
https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/chuck-mawhinney.467645/#post-3740315

Just talked to Jim Lindsay at the Portland Swap Meet a couple of weeks ago about Chuck and writing the book.

RIP Chuck!!

 

[nammac]

RIP Chuck, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Mr Mawhinney , May you find the peace that eluded you in life.
Andy

 

[monks]

I recently saw this picture hanging in the Imnaha tavern. RIP Chuck

 

[parallax]

Back in 1995,,I picked up a book called DEAR MOM A SNIPERS VIETNAM written by Joseph T. Ward it was a good read,...It mentioned chuck quite a bit in the book,,, i still have it in my book shelf...RIP, Chuck