Dude, get with the times. M14s are antiques.
The military is getting rid of them for the new FN SCAR. The AR10 and the CETME/G3 variants are vastly superior to that old relic. And the G3/CETME variants are quickly becoming relics themselves. Unfortunatly, the AR10 is a never-was. I think it’s HK that has started making M16s with AK style gas systems. Hopefully they’ll start doing the same with the AR10. I’d like one of those.
If I wanted a relic, I’d go for a savage model 99 chambered for 308.
H&K is making the 416. Put it in sand or water, shake it off, and fire it.
Marksmen use the M-14.
AR10 is over rated. Go for the DPMS variant the LR-308. Sub-MOA out of the box and garnering really good reviews.
With my 'antique' M1A (civilian version of the M14) I can put a round through your head at 800 yards and one through your buddies chest before he ever hears the shots that killed you both.
You might want to drop by Camp Perry someday during the National Matches. You'd be suprised just how many of those 'antique' M14 variants you'll see winning long distance matches.
You write many words, yet seem to have very little practical knowledge.
From a concealed position me and my 'antique' M1A can make sure that nothing I object to lives in a 1600 yard radius. We may be old, but we'll still wreck your whole day my friend.
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