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To: 11th Earl of Mar
"Who had the M-14 rifle, our guy or the Iraqi?"

It may very well have been an M-14 rifle that Sgt Davis was using, but if so, it was most likely the match-grade sharpshooter version designated M-21.

24 posted on 12/26/2003 6:34:05 AM PST by Imal (Season greeting from Singapore-la.)
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To: Imal
It may very well have been an M-14 rifle that Sgt Davis was using, but if so, it was most likely the match-grade sharpshooter version designated M-21.

M21 is a Vietnam era sniper system. What Davis has is a regular grade M14. A quantity of them have been supplied to the Stryker units for designated marksmen. The only modification is a rails system for mounting optics and other ancillary devices.

They were also given special training using a contract instructor who is an expert combat shot (and retired officer). Sgt Davis attended this training last year.

d.o.l.

Criminal Number 18F

36 posted on 12/26/2003 12:47:54 PM PST by Criminal Number 18F
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