Posted on 04/21/2011 10:42:43 AM PDT by Winged Hussar
Until recently the infantryman’s primary weapon was a radio connected to an artillery battery, a helicopter gunship or an A-10 Warthog. But in today’s asymmetric warfare, traditional American advantages, such as artillery and air power, have largely been negated. The majority of combat-related casualties are caused by explosives rather than small arms, but in direct combat, riflery matters as never before.
Americans rarely lose rifle fights. It occurs so seldom that it’s considered remarkable. But it can happen. Probably the most-publicized combat action in recent years was the prolonged shootout at Wanat, Afghanistan, in 2008. Seventy-two U.S. and Afghan soldiers were almost overrun by Taliban fighters. After the four-hour battle, 36 of the 48 G.I.s were either killed or wounded versus an unknown number of enemy casualties.
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It’s a low fence...
I wonder if the old 6mm Lee Navy would be a good one with modern powder and bullets.
I don’t really know tho.
Low fence? Ah, man, I gunna need claymores! Lots and lots of claymores.
Basic black on hot cherry red. Now THAT’S gun porn!
“I pray that if the SHTF in this country, most of the firing I would be doing would be sporadic and at clearly marked targets wearing light blue helmets.”
“Bad guy” targets in Hogan’s Alley simulations should be equipped with Blue Helmets so our Army, National Guard, and police shoot them reflexively.
I think that would be a good choice as would the .257 Roberts.
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