Its intense. I was supposed to take a basic urban sniper course down in the states for a week back in May, and ended up being sent to Petawawa instead, that didnt make me happy oh well im sure ill have my opportunity once again.
I was in Fort Knox in 2005 as enemy force, myself and a few others were making our way to our ride, when I heard one of the American instructors hollering, thinking he was hollering to someone else I kept walking, he hollered again, I looked back and walked toward him, he asked me if I was on the sniper course they were running, I laughed, and said no, that I was on a exercise, he then asked me what country I was (I was in full combats wearing the red/white Canada flag, bush cap, od nuke bag and had my rifle) I laughed again, and pointed to the flag, he laughed and apologized. Unfortunatly I didnt have the time to talk to the instructor as we had timmings to meet, I would have loved to pick his brain on the subject as I didnt have the knowledge I have today.
All I can say is some of the Americans are very interesting people and others not so bright. I did get a chance to talk to a few tankers who were very knowledgable in the subject.
As for ghillie, go to
www.ghilliesuits.com there you will find a variety of items. I highly recommend you make your own ghillie, rather than purchasing a pre made one.
Post a pic when ur done with your M110, id like to see the end result. Me personally recommend the APS2 series for bolt actions, they are pricey to upgrade, but it is worth it in the long run, believe me.