RE: does the military need a new service rifle
First of all- nowhere in my post did I call the M-16 junk, or can't you read. Second of all I merely believe that the M-14 is a better battle rifle than the M-16. As do all Vietnan vets-I know this from discussing it with a whole lot of vets. If you talked to any Vietnam vets, then you would know it too. I own a couple of the black rifles, and have owned many. They are a fine rifle, but the M-14 is a better battle rifle. This is not my opinion, it is the opinion of real soldiers.
Now if you are going to tell me that the 223 caliber is a better caliber than a 308 at 600 yards then you are nuts. Yes you are correct the M-14 is a more expensive rifle, but that does not make the M-16 a better choice. And by the way "Spray and pray" comment is the comment made for the M-16. I find your reeks comment unjustified. Yes what I wrote is my opinion, but it is based on hundreds of conversations with soldiers and shooters over the years. What is your source of information.