mohadib wrote:
Ahh the M-14, what an impressive weapon.Used it in boot camp as they had just started issuing m-16's. Had an M-16 in Nam.
First time I fired an M-14 I almost (at least it felt like) fractured my cheekbone, I didn't have a solid spotwell. I had never fired a high powered rifle in my life until then.
I suppose I was fortunate. My old man had been a range instructor in the Air Force. I got my first .22 when I was seven. I was probably the only seven year old in the world who could field strip his weapon. No shit. By the time I was 14 I was hunting with a 30.06. When we got our introductory lecture and demo on the 16, I was able to catch a quick nap. At battlesight zero, I had my weapon zeroed after the first three rounds. I was taught to shoot the military way from the time I could keep both ends off the ground. I qualified expert tied for the company high score. I'm not bragging so much as stating what years of experience after proper training does.