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To: Frantzie; Candor7
The Designated Marksman should be using the 7.62x51 mm M14 DMR. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Marine_Corps_Designated_Marksman_Rifle

Don't mess with the Marine with the 30 caliber rifle!

7.62 cartridge at left, AK cartridge in center, M-16 cartridge at right:


90 posted on 11/25/2008 11:55:42 AM PST by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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To: USMCPOP

Thanks! This is what I was thinking. I figured the marksman was using a M-14. Does it hold 20? .223 is fine for supression but those windy canyons in Afghan probably need a heavier bullet. I have a Bushie AR Carbine but I get paranoid about stove piping. I want to check out a DSA STG58 or FAL FN.

These kids are so darn brave.


93 posted on 11/25/2008 1:17:28 PM PST by Frantzie
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