expat wrote on Jul 10^th, 2007 at 12:09pm:


True, I wouldn't want to be hit with a 7.62x39 round, but that's why I wear an IBA for some protection. But they don't want to be hit with my 5.56, 7.62x52 or .50 cal rounds either...
IED's are more effective at taking us out, and they know it, so they don't shoot at us often


Björn wrote on Jul 10^th, 2007 at 3:19pm:


An HK G-36 would be cool. It's expensive, and I hate the 5.56 round, but otherwise, it's still seems like a good weapon.

I am going to look into building a G3 rifle. It shoots the 7.62 round; it's got a longer and legal barrel, It's extremily accurate, It's a semi auto, Magazine fed, and it can be used as an assault rifle or a short-medium range sniper/hunting rifle. What's not to like?

According to Wikipedia, a G3 weighs approx 9.7 pounds with a loaded magazine. Also according to Wikipedia, my M-16 weights 8.5 pounds with a loaded magazine. I don't know if my CCO makes it any heaver, but the rail system with a surefire light, and a fore grip added a few more pounds.

What's wrong with an all metal magazine?

Björn wrote on Jul 11^th, 2007 at 5:06pm:


That's no problem. I've only used plastic mags once when shooting paint sim rounds. There aren't any ammo sight holes in my M-16 mags, and unless you count your shots, or load tracer rounds at the top, middle, and bottom of the magazine, there's no way to see how many rounds there are left. So I keep shooting untill the bolt locks to the rear...

Björn wrote on Jul 11^th, 2007 at 6:56pm:


True, but hey, if you train to work around it, and you're used to it, and it's all you've ever known, it's not too bad...

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Fair enough.

dcunning30 wrote on Jul 12^th, 2007 at 11:37am:


Of course this applies to reality as well, nonetheless is keeping track of your ammo quite important.

No probs experienced.