Originally Posted by
Gil Boyd
Paratroopers jumped with their sniper rifle securely held within what was called a 'Valaise'. This was an internally quilted course external covering which allowed the rifle to be lowered on a 15 foot strop once their parachute had opened, so they were left unimpeded to roll on hitting the deck.
Many left the scopes mounted, but a few carried them in the tins in their bags.
I have to say, disconnecting and connecting the scope each time in the years when I held a 4T of my own, it was never the same shot when fitted back onto the rifle. Personal choice and left very much to the trained sniper.