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Posted on 05/13/2009 7:19:28 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie
If I had an extra $5000 sitting around, I’d def. own this baby!
SOOOOOOOOOOO SWEET!
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:21:39 AM PDT
by
adm5
(YOU CANNOT FIX CAPITALISM WITH SOCIALISM! -Glenn Beck)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:22:14 AM PDT
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:26:45 AM PDT
by
Niteranger68
(I am an extremist that was created by Butch Napolitano.)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Finally something decent to replace that shytpiece AR?
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:29:30 AM PDT
by
Seruzawa
(Obamalama lied, the republic died.)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
they need to stop with the anemic 5.56 varmit load crap.(the 6.5 and 6.8 in the same size platform makes more sense)
I would take one in 7.62, but I will stick with an M1A1 in that caliber, I like a wood stock.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:30:30 AM PDT
by
Vaquero
("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
I want one ... or two ... or three ... or four ....!
It will be interesting to see how they hold up under real world/combat conditions.
Rangers Lead the Way, Sir!
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:32:28 AM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( Don't mess with the mockingbird! /\/\ http://tiny.cc/freepthis)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Both models can be fitted with a longer and heavier sniper barrel. Thus this ability to quickly change the barrel length enables the SOCOM to equip their troops with the specific weapon they need. I'd be impressed if ANY quick-change barrel resulted in an rifle accurate enough for long range work.
Maybe they've got the technology down, though - shrug -.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:33:00 AM PDT
by
grobdriver
(Proud Member, Party Of No! No Socialism - No Fascism - Nobama - No Way!)
To: Vaquero
The 6.8 is the way to go, and it’s battle tested.
For a rifle that size, you cant beat it for sheer knockdown and stomp em power.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:35:46 AM PDT
by
Armedanddangerous
( I think you're so full of inconsolable rage you don't care who you hurt)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Back in 2003, SOCOM asked rifle manufacturers to submit proposals, and FN (a Belgian firm) came up with the best ideas. One advantage FN has was its ability to quickly implement requests for design changes. FNs rapid prototyping shop was often able to turn out a new part in hours... Not Made in the USA? Oh well, the UAW would probably have killed it if GM would have had the winning design anyways.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:37:10 AM PDT
by
McGruff
(Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency - Barack Obama)
To: smokingfrog
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:39:24 AM PDT
by
Pistolshot
(The Soap-box, The Ballot-box, The Jury-box, And The Cartridge-Box ...we are past 2 of them.)
To: Seruzawa
Finally something decent to replace that shytpiece AR?Riiiiiiiiiight, because no enemies of democracy have *ever* fallen to the M16 / M4.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:39:29 AM PDT
by
Terabitten
(Vets wrote a blank check, payable to the Constitution, for an amount up to and including their life.)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
I do believe these carbines/rifles were introduced to Special Forces soldiers around January 2008. The design is brilliant as units can specialize their weapons for the job they are doing because most of the parts can be switched out.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:40:45 AM PDT
by
2nd_Amendment_Defender
("It is when people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." -- Patrick Henry)
To: smokingfrog
If FN makes them, then I am sure they would hold up quite well. Better than the plastic toys built by Mattel LOL!!!
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:43:06 AM PDT
by
Nat Turner
(Proud two term solider in the 2nd Infantry Div 84-85; 91-92)
To: Nat Turner
FN also make the M4s. Anyway I soldiered with a Colt model
and found it perfectly adequate. plastic is fine as long as you aren’t planning on using the vertical buttstroke feature.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:46:32 AM PDT
by
rahbert
To: ImJustAnotherOkie; All
what are the "drawbacks" of the "Bullpup" design?
...would that make it smaller / robust.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:51:25 AM PDT
by
skinkinthegrass
(When you put Democrats in charge, stupid / deadly things happen... :^)
To: Terabitten
LOL! Real logical response there.
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:53:18 AM PDT
by
Seruzawa
(Obamalama lied, the republic died.)
To: Vaquero
What is with the hold-up on the caliber switch? The 6.8 and the 6.5 being tested apparently both offer an advantage over the NATO 7.62, namely better long range performance, and more rounds per pound.
The 5.56 varmint stomper has come a long way though, and is very accurate now out to 5-600 meters in the new rifles. Problem is the little pill sometimes don't hurt real bad people real good. All too often, they can still shoot back after a 5.56 hit or two, instead of lying there like good little Muslims.
OTOH, changing calibers is one long and expensive PIA. And exactly how many caliber switcheroo kits is a grunt supposed to carry, anyway?
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posted on
05/13/2009 7:59:43 AM PDT
by
Kenny Bunk
(The Election of 2008: Given the choice between stupid and evil, the stupid chose evil.)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
The better to kill you with, my dear.
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posted on
05/13/2009 8:01:14 AM PDT
by
ichabod1
(I am rolling over in my grave and I am not even dead yet (GOP Poet))
To: All
That SCAR is a fascinating rifle. Everyone whose used them likes them.
So, logically, Barry will try and cancel them.
Id like one in 6.8 SPC..that would almost be a perfect caliber for the size and weight.
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posted on
05/13/2009 8:01:16 AM PDT
by
Armedanddangerous
( I think you're so full of inconsolable rage you don't care who you hurt)
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