M14 Use in Iraq

Shaun · 11-17-2004, 10:01 AM

I saw this picture on Fox and thought you guys would like to see that our guys get to use a real caliber in combat

PAPA G · 11-17-2004, 12:22 PM

now thats a lovely gal, she's so beautimous, all decked out in her finest, in the arms of her man. brings a tear to the eye it does...

i wonder what the M-number is for that rig??? anyone know where to see more of it???

Thrawn · 11-17-2004, 07:35 PM

Don't even know why the military is looking into the 6.8, there's the answer to the caliber problems.:nod:

jerry · 11-17-2004, 08:11 PM

Good for them:right:

What disturbs me about this PIC is it loks like the had to share a set of knee pads???

Only the military.

whirlwind · 11-18-2004, 01:12 AM

i wish theyd go back to the 14's too! i havent seen any ballistics on the 6.8 yet but i bet they cant touch the 308!

Thrawn · 11-18-2004, 02:45 AM

It's the perfect battle rifle, it's silly to not use it.

PAPA G · 11-18-2004, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry

Good for them:right:

What disturbs me about this PIC is it loks like the had to share a set of knee pads???

Only the military.

when did the military start issuing knee pads??? never had them for GI's past.

Shaun · 11-18-2004, 11:45 AM

yes I noticed the pistol grip -- the way I see it is if they are comfortable and can get the shot do anything.

NRAJOE · 11-18-2004, 11:50 AM

Should have stuck with that rifle...they were worried about the wood stocks rotting in 'Nam...now we got all kinds of synthetic stocks for them...I believe that is a synthetic stock in the photo with the camo pattern made in it...not painted.

PAPA G · 11-18-2004, 12:46 PM

actually the DOA developed and issued a synthetic stock for them, back then.

Shaun · 11-18-2004, 12:48 PM

I agree Joe 30 cal has always been a better stopper than a 22

whirlwind · 11-18-2004, 03:02 PM

maybe we need a 527 group to stand with us on this? we could call em "swiftboat vets for the 308"!

worked wonders getting rid of another useless thing that tried weasling his way into the government!

PAPA G · 11-18-2004, 10:32 PM

maybe George Sorus will fund an M-14/M1a in every home. send them out like AOL CD's. his anti-gun support been back firing lately, this way he can atone for his sins

jerry · 11-19-2004, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Navy

Yeah, Joe... McMillan says they impregnate the color pattern into the stock somehow. Wish I knew how. I am having trouble turning an old and ugly synthetic duckling into a similarly painted swan. If anyone has any advice I could use it!

http://www.lauerweaponry.com/

Shaun · 11-19-2004, 11:57 AM

Thanks Jerry

whirlwind · 11-19-2004, 04:05 PM

JERRY HAVE YA GIVEN ANY THOUGHT TO THAT NEW SPRAY PAINT THATS SUPPOSED TO BOND WITH PLASTIC ON A MOLECULAR LEVEL? oops forgot the cap button again,sorry.

whitley · 12-10-2004, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrawn

Don't even know why the military is looking into the 6.8, there's the answer to the caliber problems.:nod:

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THRAWN

THIS IS ANOTHER POLITICAL MOVE TO IMPROVE ON THE LACK OF POWER OF THE 223 IN SITUATIONS LIKE FELLUSHIA. THE OLD M14 IN 308 IS THE WAY TO GO...LONGER DISTANCE, GOES THRU DOORS AND CLAY WALLS. YOU MAY HAVE MORE AMMO CAPABILITY IN THE 223, BUT THE 308, M14
WON'T JAM UNDER THE HARSHEST OF CONDITIONS-BELIEVE ME I USED ONE ON THE ARMY IN THE EARLY 60'S-AND GOES BANG WITH LOTS OF POWER EVERY TIME. ANOTHER BULLET LIKE THE 6.8 WOULD ONLY COMPLICATE MATTERS.

WHITLEY

whitley · 12-10-2004, 11:56 AM

The 223 Is Designed To Wound, And The Theory Is That The Enemy Would Lose More Men On The Combat Line By Saving Their Wounded Buddies. However, The Enemy Leave Their Wounded Only To Plant Bombs Or Grenades On These Wounded To Take Out Gi S. An M14 Is Much More Devistating And Will Take Out An Enemy Permanently In Most Cases.

jerry · 12-11-2004, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by whirlwind

JERRY HAVE YA GIVEN ANY THOUGHT TO THAT NEW SPRAY PAINT THATS SUPPOSED TO BOND WITH PLASTIC ON A MOLECULAR LEVEL? oops forgot the cap button again,sorry.

Two component Urethanes typically work well with plastics. Thats what's on a lot of the painted automotive plastic parts.

gdphelps · 04-16-2005, 04:21 AM

The 6.8 seems to be about the same and the 7.62 X 39 Russian. Just what we need, a round that can't do it's job past 150 yard.

11-17-2004, 10:01 AM	#1
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	M14 Use in Iraq I saw this picture on Fox and thought you guys would like to see that our guys get to use a real caliber in combat __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

11-17-2004, 08:11 PM	#4
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,899 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Good for them:right: What disturbs me about this PIC is it loks like the had to share a set of knee pads??? Only the military. __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

11-18-2004, 01:12 AM	#5
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,739 Images: 1	i wish theyd go back to the 14's too! i havent seen any ballistics on the 6.8 yet but i bet they cant touch the 308! __________________ De oppresso liber !

11-18-2004, 11:45 AM	#8
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	yes I noticed the pistol grip -- the way I see it is if they are comfortable and can get the shot do anything. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

11-18-2004, 11:50 AM	#9
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Should have stuck with that rifle...they were worried about the wood stocks rotting in 'Nam...now we got all kinds of synthetic stocks for them...I believe that is a synthetic stock in the photo with the camo pattern made in it...not painted. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

11-17-2004, 12:22 PM	#2
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	now thats a lovely gal, she's so beautimous, all decked out in her finest, in the arms of her man. brings a tear to the eye it does... i wonder what the M-number is for that rig??? anyone know where to see more of it???

11-17-2004, 07:35 PM	#3
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	Don't even know why the military is looking into the 6.8, there's the answer to the caliber problems.:nod:

11-18-2004, 02:45 AM	#6
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	It's the perfect battle rifle, it's silly to not use it.

11-18-2004, 12:46 PM	#10
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	actually the DOA developed and issued a synthetic stock for them, back then.

11-18-2004, 12:48 PM	#11
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	I agree Joe 30 cal has always been a better stopper than a 22 __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

11-18-2004, 03:02 PM	#12
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,739 Images: 1	maybe we need a 527 group to stand with us on this? we could call em "swiftboat vets for the 308"! worked wonders getting rid of another useless thing that tried weasling his way into the government! __________________ De oppresso liber !

11-18-2004, 10:32 PM	#13
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	maybe George Sorus will fund an M-14/M1a in every home. send them out like AOL CD's. his anti-gun support been back firing lately, this way he can atone for his sins

11-19-2004, 11:57 AM	#15
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	Thanks Jerry __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

11-19-2004, 04:05 PM	#16
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,739 Images: 1	JERRY HAVE YA GIVEN ANY THOUGHT TO THAT NEW SPRAY PAINT THATS SUPPOSED TO BOND WITH PLASTIC ON A MOLECULAR LEVEL? oops forgot the cap button again,sorry. __________________ De oppresso liber !

12-10-2004, 11:56 AM	#18
whitley Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 46	Whitley The 223 Is Designed To Wound, And The Theory Is That The Enemy Would Lose More Men On The Combat Line By Saving Their Wounded Buddies. However, The Enemy Leave Their Wounded Only To Plant Bombs Or Grenades On These Wounded To Take Out Gi S. An M14 Is Much More Devistating And Will Take Out An Enemy Permanently In Most Cases. __________________ :assult: WHITLEY :uzi:

04-16-2005, 04:21 AM	#20
gdphelps Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12	The 6.8 seems to be about the same and the 7.62 X 39 Russian. Just what we need, a round that can't do it's job past 150 yard.