You said it! If that is too complicated, then just bring back the M-14. Then the troops would KNOW satisfaction.
Until the roller on the bolt breaks or cracks, as was common on rifles used in full-auto fire, less a problem if kept well-lubricated. Match shooters even have a little cup made for forcing grease in and around the roller to keep them working through a 60-round match rifle course; something a bit more bulletproof is to be hoped for for more lethal pursuits.
More of a problem though, during 24/7 monsoon rains that washed away any lubricant in a few hours time and demanded continued maintenance for rust and swelled wooden stocks to a fare-the-well. And more of a problem in sandy and dusty conditions, unless the rifle is kept wrapped in plastic [mom: send another roll of Saran Wrap!]
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You said it! If that is too complicated, then just bring back the M-14. Then the troops would KNOW satisfaction.
Until the roller on the bolt breaks or cracks, as was common on rifles used in full-auto fire, less a problem if kept well-lubricated. Match shooters even have a little cup made for forcing grease in and around the roller to keep them working through a 60-round match rifle course; something a bit more bulletproof is to be hoped for for more lethal pursuits.
More of a problem though, during 24/7 monsoon rains that washed away any lubricant in a few hours time and demanded continued maintenance for rust and swelled wooden stocks to a fare-the-well. And more of a problem in sandy and dusty conditions, unless the rifle is kept wrapped in plastic [mom: send another roll of Saran Wrap!]
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