[mark502inf]

Lots here: MacArthur's Rainbow Division going to Iraq. Guardsmen on their 2d combat tour. Snipers training to interdict terrorists planting IEDs.

[rocksblues]

bump

[ProudVet77]

I think M-14s are being used across the spectrum now. Didn't we see some pics of Marines with M-14s in Fallujah? It makes perfect sense. No one weapon suits all occassions. By adding the M-14 the depth of the battlefield just about doubled.

[rocksblues]

This may be the weapon used.

[Uncle Miltie]

Data for M14 Sniper Rifle

Caliber 7.62 mm
Weight (Empty) 8.7 lbs
Length 44.14 inches
Effective Range 1500 feet
Firing Rate 750 rds min
Muzzle Velocity 2800 feet per sec
Feed 20 rounds

[dirtbiker]

All I have to say is ABOUT DAMNED TIME!!!! (Gives new meaning to "Reach out and touch someone", doesn't it)

I wonder how long it will take the MSM to start whinning about this......

[Boot Hill]

8	Commander Michael Manning said: “Now we can acquire targets, identify targets, and destroy targets with organic direct fire weapons.”

What kind of ammo are they using, corn meal muffins?

--Boot Hill

[SandRat]

Sorry but this is a duplicate. The story was posted on the 15th with the Same Subject line.

[Kerfuffle]

"destroy targets with organic direct fire weapons."

Well, as long as they don't shoot anybody.

[edchambers]

Somebody help me out here, isn't the sniper version of the M14 called the XM21? I know their basically the same rifle but maybe not?