I keep hearing about this water tower. Have you ever been on a water tower? I have. There is a walkway about 2 feet across around the tower. Not a good place to set up. Snipers were in a good spot as is. Only problem was, LE let a 20 y.o., with a rifle, onto a roof with a clear view of Trump at only 130 yards. It’s hard to guard against stupidity.
Depends on the tower. I’ve been on one with a walkway 6 feet wide. The railing or fencing would interfere with pivoting a rifle on a tripod, but you could at least use it as a lookout spit.
You know what else is not a good place to set up?
On a sloped roof.
Good grief.
Make a platform.