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Re: OHIO Anyone from around Zanesville?

Re: Any Rifle Training in OH,KY? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tom Sarver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We would be glad to help you out. Let us know what we can do for you. We customize your training to your needs. Thanks, Tom Sarver Thunder...

Re: M14 still issued? I was meaning more along the lines of the pouches and such. Not sensitive items which are accounted for multiple time a day.

Re: M14 still issued? He brought it from the states. Trading gear is fairly common among platoon members. The only downsize is after passing around weapons and all their mags and pouches for a year the original owner becomes obscure. Then when it comes in time to turn in your gear you have 3...

Re: M14 still issued? As for taking personal side arm it is a very delicate situation. Prior to deployment to Sadr City (a very rough area in Bagdad), battalion HQ reassigned our snipers side arms to the machine gunners. Their reasoning was that sniper teams are supposed to receive a fire...

Re: To build from scratch? Or to buy it complete? Thanks for all the feedback guys. I was really leaning towards building my own and you have cemented it. It was never a question of my ability. When I was on the line with the 506th Infantry I had to go to the Armorer's Assistant...

Re: Combat hatchet I have a roofing hatchet that I would like to build a sheath for...anyone have ideas?

I am going to be purchasing my first personal M4 in the very near future. I have a lot of combat time behind them so I know exactly what I want. Question is : "Will it be cheaper to build my own or buy one already assembled? I am on a very strict budget of $1000. My goal is to get a good...

Re: M14 still issued? The Army Infantry units assign them to an individual in each squad and there after he is referred to as the "Squad Designated Marksman". Their job being engaging threats at a distant when sniper support is not available while still maintaining the fire power of a...

Re: Best Collapsable Stock for and AR-15 Enhanced VLTOR is my choice. It may not be the absolute best but it meets a happy medium with quality and price. And money is a HUGE issue for me.

Re: Favorite AR Barrel length All depends on caliber in my book. For an "all purpose" weapon I'd take my 223 with a heavy grain bullet and throw it out of a 16" barrel.

Re: creatures encountered on a stalk During Ranger school at Benning, I took cover behind a tree during a movement to contact and was instantly devoured by the all too famous red ants. I was so scared of attracting the attention of the RI's that I just bit my lip and let them feast! Luckily...