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Thanks to StainlessSteelCynic this is one of the weapons I remember seeing at Singleton. http://www.nvtech.com.au/index-pastProjects.html
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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Never seen those photos before now. Awesome. Love it. What a pity it wasn't adopted by the Australian Army.Originally posted by Legbreaker View Postsigpic "It is better to be feared than loved" - Nicolo MachiavelliComment
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Why do you do this to me guys!!
Can I pick All of the Above I love em all for different reasons...As far as my own personal owenership goes I own both an M1 and an M14 type rifle as well as a South african FAL parts kit that I can never seem to get around to building
I have always favored the power range and accuracy of battle rifles. Cut my teeth shooting the M1 and M14 on the high power shooting range. My first rifle though was a Chinese type 56 SKS not exactly a battle rifle in that it fires an intermediate cartridge but more so in form than other rifles in 7.62x39mm. (I also own several Mosin nagant rifles and a 1903A3 springfield wich is deadly accurate.) Edited that being said I have made some of the best shots with an M1 rifle I think I shoot it slighlty better than I do the M14.
I think the FAL, SLR and M14 are some of the best of there breed. The FAL and G3A3 platforms are certainly more common the world over but given my loyalty I have to put one up for the M14. But I wouldnt feel under armed with any of the choices in the poll. The US Army is adopting a new AR-10 rifle designated M110 to replace the M21 and M24 rifles.Comment
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That bullpup M-16 is just so ugly...yet oddly-attractive...Originally posted by Legbreaker View PostI'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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The base weapon is actually an L1A1 SLR but they're scrounged parts from an M16 to form the stock.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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Well, L-1A1-based would be different -- she's ugly, but always puts out!Originally posted by Legbreaker View PostI'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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I see a comment forming here...Originally posted by pmulcahy11b View PostI love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...Comment
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Despite the drawbacks of the M-1 Garand (weight, limited ammo, the "ping"), I would take it in a heartbeat, particularly if based in North America. .30-06 packs the one round knockdown, is accurate, and would make an excellent hand to hand weapon (particularly with the bayonet attached) when the ammunition is exhausted.Comment
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It's partly the lack of weight and size that makes me lean away from assault rifles and towards the heavier battle rifles (although primarily the greater punch of a 7.62).
Assault rifles such as the M16 (especially) and Steyr AUG just aren't suited for bayonet work - their ability to accept a blade seems more like an afterthought.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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Hell yeah. And being on the receiving end of a butt stroke-smash combination from an enraged soldier swinging an SLR would be devastating too. That weapon is externally damn near unbreakable.Originally posted by Legbreaker View Postsigpic "It is better to be feared than loved" - Nicolo MachiavelliComment
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Try that with an M16 and you'll end up with nothing but shattered plastic disintergrating in your hands.
Of course a butt stroke with an M60 is even nastier.
If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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When I went to basic, they let us use real M-16A1s on the bayonet assault course since the training battalion was slated to re-equip with M-16A2s. Hilarity ensued... I got off lucky, I only shattered my handguards. We had snapped-off stocks, bent barrels, cracked pistol grips, and lot, lots, of shattered and missing handguards. We had to do a special range walk to pick up all the pieces.Originally posted by Legbreaker View PostTry that with an M16 and you'll end up with nothing but shattered plastic disintergrating in your hands.
Of course a butt stroke with an M60 is even nastier.
But we completed the course!
Edit: screwed that up. The 4th ITB was getting newer M-16A1s as the regular units were getting the M-16A2s. I hate when I screw up a good story!Last edited by pmulcahy11b; 02-18-2010, 10:15 PM.I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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Oh c'mon, we all knew those girls in high school and college. I never took them up on it, though. It's in a way embarrassing, but I was 21 before I lost my virginity. It's much better when you actually love the person you are doing it with.Originally posted by chico20854 View PostI'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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And then you rake their face with your bipod (if it's retracted).Originally posted by Legbreaker View PostTry that with an M16 and you'll end up with nothing but shattered plastic disintergrating in your hands.
Of course a butt stroke with an M60 is even nastier.I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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Actually, I was thinking the foresight would put a decent hole in somebodies face...
The spare barrel would do some serious damage when swung too - just be sure it hasn't just been swapped out and is still smoking hot!If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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