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Ever lug a BAR (M1918A2) miles and miles in full battle rattle?BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:54 amThe weight makes it very stable and lock in at 500 and 600 yards, prone. Settles in well in offhand and the rest, (kneeling and sitting) at the closer ranges. 200 and 300 yards.... I loved that beast for matches. I wouldn't want to be carrying it for miles and miles... But, if I had to chose between it and the M16 to defend a static position, no contest.
I was trained on the M14 and was issued one in nam. Then about three months later that switched us all out and gave us M16’s without any training. No one knew how to take them apart or clean them. The M16 is simple enough and we quickly figured it out. I don’t think I could field strip the 14 without training.BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:54 amThe weight makes it very stable and lock in at 500 and 600 yards, prone. Settles in well in offhand and the rest, (kneeling and sitting) at the closer ranges. 200 and 300 yards.... I loved that beast for matches. I wouldn't want to be carrying it for miles and miles... But, if I had to chose between it and the M16 to defend a static position, no contest.
Nope, I never got to shoot one either, but always wanted to. My uncle was the BAR man in his Army unit for two tours in Nam. He loved it when the shooting started, but said he hated it the rest of the time.GunnyGene wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:15 amEver lug a BAR (M1918A2) miles and miles in full battle rattle?BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:54 amThe weight makes it very stable and lock in at 500 and 600 yards, prone. Settles in well in offhand and the rest, (kneeling and sitting) at the closer ranges. 200 and 300 yards.... I loved that beast for matches. I wouldn't want to be carrying it for miles and miles... But, if I had to chose between it and the M16 to defend a static position, no contest.
At sea, a couple times, I actually had to carry the heavy gal UP from the armory to the hanger deck because they couldn't run the elevator. 
THAT was a lot of stairs. 
I also have a MIni 14 that the previously owner customized to look like a M1A and that’s kinda fun. I post a pic of the three of them but as mentioned I no longer own the scout. If you ever get the chance to shoot the a2, don't pass it up. You'd love it. It has a rate of fire switch (date night & who's your daddy, now) and an effective range out to 1500 yds (about 2800fps mv with .30-06).Hatchdog wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:44 amI have a standard 22” with the walnut stock which is so much fun to shoot. I pretty much just shoot it from the bench so the weight is my friend. Mine is even heavier since I scoped it, the mount is pretty massive. I did replace the walnut stock with a composite green one only because I like the look of the green. I still have the walnut and will never part with it other than selling the rifle. The composite stock came off a scout squad so I had to order a green handguard from Springfield.
I also had a composite scout squad for a while but sold it last summer after putting myself in the poor house by buying a boat.
I developed a nice shooting load using the Hornady 155 gr FMJ and Varget. Due to slam fire issues I only use the hardened CCI Military primers. I also sort out my brass and only use 7.62 brass just to keep my loads separate from other 308’s however currently I don’t have any other 308’s.
It’s just a fun rifle to shoot and a nice big thumper should the stuff ever get cycled thru a rotary air moving device. As mentioned above, it’s a great weapon in a static environment. I’ve had an AR-10 in the past and while it’s a better choice for modern engagement it’s not nearly as “fun”.
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Mine had the side Mount and a AN/PVS-1 night vision scope that sat to the side.Kissmybrass wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:02 pmAwesome input all! I was kinda surprised how heavy that rifle is but it's such a sweet military weapon. I get enough kick from my 45-70 and wouldn't mind some extra weight and a good muzzle brake. The scope mount is pretty crazy like it wasn't ever supposed to have one? Did that side mount bracket come later? I'd keep it with the peep.
Yeah, they are a pain in the neck to put a mount on. Mine is a Springfield Gen 1 cheapie that I traded a guy at a gunshow some 30M1 ammo for. To attach the mount you need to remove the stripper clip guide and replace it with an included piece that has a hole tapped into it. Then those two huge screws you see attach into the side of the receiver with one going into the replacement piece. The newer mounts have three attachment points and are understood to be more secure. So far mine is doing fine.Kissmybrass wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:02 pmAwesome input all! I was kinda surprised how heavy that rifle is but it's such a sweet military weapon. I get enough kick from my 45-70 and wouldn't mind some extra weight and a good muzzle brake. The scope mount is pretty crazy like it wasn't ever supposed to have one? Did that side mount bracket come later? I'd keep it with the peep.
hahaha I bet. Can you brake the muzzle or not spec'd for this? Guess you wouldn't have to...Hatchdog wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:31 amYeah, they are a pain in the neck to put a mount on. Mine is a Springfield Gen 1 cheapie that I traded a guy at a gunshow some 30M1 ammo for. To attach the mount you need to remove the stripper clip guide and replace it with an included piece that has a hole tapped into it. Then those two huge screws you see attach into the side of the receiver with one going into the replacement piece. The newer mounts have three attachment points and are understood to be more secure. So far mine is doing fine.Kissmybrass wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:02 pmAwesome input all! I was kinda surprised how heavy that rifle is but it's such a sweet military weapon. I get enough kick from my 45-70 and wouldn't mind some extra weight and a good muzzle brake. The scope mount is pretty crazy like it wasn't ever supposed to have one? Did that side mount bracket come later? I'd keep it with the peep.
No muzzle brake on these, that’s a flash suppressor you see. Almost no recoil between the weight and the gas system. Butt plate is hard plastic and I don’t feel any discomfort shooting it. Kinda like a popcorn fart compared to your 45/70 thumper.