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I've heard that the Stoner 63 really wasn't all it was cracked up to be. The Robinson, on the other hand, is supposedly excellent.

I'd have bought one by now, if the price was a little less.

Sigh. One income (E-6 pay) and a new baby have pretty much negated the weapons purchases for now.

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***I've heard that the Stoner 63 really wasn't all it was cracked up to be. The Robinson, on the other hand, is supposedly excellent.

I'd have bought one by now, if the price was a little less.***

The Navy SEALS used and liked their Mark 23 Mod 0 Stoners, but they're way beyond the average grunt both in terms of ability to keep one clean and their ability to scrounge parts, and in their uses and requirements.

But I'm betting that if the 6,8 cartridge goes anyplace, the M96 will really take off in popularity.

The butt isn't a particular good fit for me, but that can be fixed easily and cheap enough. Nice little weapon, and priced better than a M249 SAW.