04-12-2017, 09:30 PM
LRRPF52 Wrote:Do people not think this through?
Who are we talking about again? LOL
Lightning8 Wrote:Every time I see this type thread, I am reminded of Ranger school in 1981 when I "volunteered" to carry a M14, the heavy mags, and the heavy ammo for the Mountain phase. The m14 was used as the "squad automatic weapon" in those days. I was very happy to give up that M14 and carry a M16A2 for the rest of the class (when I was not carrying a M60). Most people who think 308 or such "battle rifles" are cool never had to carry one every day, day after day. You carry one a whole lot more than you shoot one.
I do think they are cool. I would love a Garand or a M1A (or even a '73 trapdoor). I know they are big bulky and awkward but heck, there is a ton of history behind them and that is cool to me. In their day they were top of the line but time marches on...