[SJackson]

Old news, about 40 years old. I prefer the M-14, though the plastic rifle can be chambered for .308. But what's with

the small-caliber 5.56, essentially a .22-caliber civilian bullet, is far better suited for shooting squirrels than the enemy

I presume the Major doesn't care to eat his squirrels.

[therut]

Head shot man. I shot a squirrel with a bigger caliber than that. Head shot. Easy with a scoped rifle although illegal for hunting. No lead to break your teeth on unless you are one of those who suck squirrel brains.