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2014-12-31 Home Front: WoT

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Posted by BrerRabbit 2014-12-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Piston operated in 7.63x51 NATO (.308), similar to 'the new' FN-FAL tested by the weapons committee at Bragg in the early 1960's, and found to be superior to all entries. Snark embedded.

Actually, a complete new series of black/baby poo coloured, piston operated rifles is now out and selling like custard tarts everywhere. They can be had in either 5.56x45 or 7.62x51.

Nothing wrong with the M-4 or M-16, kept clean and well maintained, used in the correct application [right tool for the right job]. Did I mention correct operator maintenance? Long range shooting in mountainous terrain dictates a larger round such as the 7.62x51 or the popular .338 Lapua.

The tragedy of the battle of Wanat in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province involved a great many issues besides overheated weapons. Tip of the day...."See you on the High Ground" is more than an old military way of saying goodbye. Just my humble opinion.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-12-31 06:42|| 2014-12-31 06:42|| Front Page Top

#2 Meanwhile, someone else is having problems too and it's not the M16/M4.

Posted by Procopius2k 2014-12-31 10:15|| 2014-12-31 10:15|| Front Page Top

#3 I love my FN FAL, but I cant imagine carrying around a couple of hundred rounds of the .308's. But in battle I'd rather be shooting a 308 in lieu of a 223

Posted by texhooey 2014-12-31 13:24|| 2014-12-31 13:24|| Front Page Top

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