[x1stcav]

“The most significant negative comment was reference [to] the M-4’s range,” the Army report stated. “In the desert, there were times where soldiers needed to assault a building that may be 500+ meters distant across open terrain. They did not feel the M-4 provided effective fire at that range.”

No, Sh*t!

500+ meters is 7.62 country. Should have broken out the M14's in storage if there are any left.

[jonascord]

I've heard rumors that, rather than sell them thru the DCM, the plan is to scrap the M-14's, since they are too big to give to 3rd world "allies" and Americans can't be trusted with an "assault" rifle.

[Gringo1]

Yeah, the military needs a 7.62 rifle more than ever. I think they are scared it might hurt little shoulders.

[RaceBannon]

500+ meters is 7.62 country. Should have broken out the M14's in storage if there are any left.

Sure, but still, an M16-a1 was good enough for us 25 years ago, too, though, the A2 should be good for 600 yards, there should have been more long barreled rifles around, that's all, no need to carry 2 different types of ammo for the rifles in the squad.