There was plenty in the northern reaches of I Corps.
When I was in the Marine Corps we were still qualifying with the M1A/M14 even though the M16 had been in the field for a year or so. The M14 is a superb weapon.
Yep, lots of dust around Phu Bai and Hue.
I’ve always wanted an M14... the closest I ever had was the Ruger mini-14.
Amen to that! On Pre-Qual Day I fired a 241/250 at Parris Island. (unfortunately, on Qual Day we had a snowstorm and I did not do nearly as well)
200 yds, 7/10 in a 12" bull - Standing
300 yds, 7/10 in a 12" bull - Kneeling & Sitting
500 uds, 7/10 in a 20" bull - Prone.
Iron sights.
I REALLY liked that M-14!