Eisboch wrote:
"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:02:17 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


We used M14s when I was in basic training back in the 60s. They were
deadly accurate at 300+ yards using the standard iron sights.

Amen! And somewhere around here I've got my Expert Marksmanship Badge to
prove it.


I am not 100% sure, but I think the rifles we used to guard the trash
dumpsters (dipstey-dumpsters)
in the Navy in the late 60's were old M-1s with the firing pin removed.

That makes sense. (rolling eyes)


We
used to exercises with the damn thing and it felt like it weighed 100lbs
after an hour or so.

Eisboch

9 lbs. of steel and wood can do that.