Gunny
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pegwinn said:"Dated" That is the problem. The M14 and M1 are/were great traditional infantry rifles. You could reach out and tap someone, and were expected to. Modern infantry have more in common with "assault troops" and require a lighter load. I shot the above in matches. Heavy is great on the range and sucks in the field. As to dated........ When the M14 was introduced there were many who scoffed and declared the Garand to be the only true battlefield rifle of note. When the Garand was in general service, the most commonly used sniper rifle in the Corps was the 03 Springfield. We always seem to like the older stuff since it is "proven".
Personally, I have no problem with the M16/M4. And I bet I could make this puppy bark as well.
I had no problem with the M-16 myself .... just waxing nostalgic. I have a personal preference for the M-14, and I'm big enough that its weight never bothered me.