I found a comment on youtube saying this

"EOD teams work with rifles quite a bit. The M107 is just more prominent because it can penetrate explosives more effectively."

They were discussing EOD members using snipers in the movie The Hurt Locker. Is that statement true?

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I just talked to my BRO whose in the USAF and I’m one my I phone and he said that the USAF uses the m16 and so does the marienes but his unit he will use the m4

So is the m4 replacing the m16

He just said the m4 was almost if not the same besides the collapsable stock

How much longer do you think the m4/m16 will be the primary rifles of the US military

which rifle is better all around accuracy range portablity ETC

Thanks

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What rifles are replacing the m4 and if so what branches of the US military

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When buying a used military rifle such as a Mosin Nagant from one of your major retailers, could you assume it to be better quality than what you buy at the gun show? Are these rifles inspected to some degree before they are sold at the retailers? I know a bore inspection would be essential, but these ones seem in tip top shape. Or could they possibly sell complete junk and your failure of proper inspection could lead to a bad purchase? No mom and pop shop, Gander Mountain, Cabelas, etc.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071012/ap_on_re_us/student_arsenal_5

lock her up too.
I see we have a couple of yahoos who think I am anti-gun. Not the case, I have about a dozen guns, rifles, shotguns, pistols. And I got my 1st gun at 10 or 11 yrs or so. Sorry to sink your boat. We’re talking a 9mm assault rifle, not a .22 or a .410, which is what a 14 y/o may be responsible enough to handle. Take a look at the cache they found in his bedroom. You gonna tell me mama didn’t know that stuff was there? And what did she thin he was going to do with it? A 14 y/o DOES NOT need that kind of stuff, period. Anyone who would argue that his is an ok situation is either really out of touch with reality or just arguing to be a smartass.
oh, yes, I am a parent, to a 14 y/o & a 17 y/o. Both know how to hangle a weapon, but have access to light firearms, when I unlock the cabinet.

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1) if you had to choose what rifle is more "primary" in the US military
2) is there a rifle competiton to replace the m16/m4
3) what rifles are scheduled to replace the m16/m4
4) what combats/ranges do most military firefights take place these days
5) which gun is more effective in combats/ranges that take place the m16 or m4

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So Obama trusts gays with rifles but not wedding rings?

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Ive been looking at several different Paintball "sniper" rifles online and I’m just not sure which ones are good I have a tip man 98 custom and I know those are always good and reliable. All i need is some more input on some different guns and maybe some websites or links.
P.S I would like to have one that comes with the kit like a scope and maybe a bi pod that kind of stuff =)

Thank You

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I’m considering this field in the US Army, but I have questions.
Is it true that if I still lack training or still don’t know much about gun repairing, that they would sent me to a school? Or would they help me go to a school to help me learn more about it?
Would I also go overseas and help there if I get in? I do not really mind if I get sent. Also, are there something like "levels" where I can work my way up the ranks? And even work my way up the armaments? Or do I stick with the gunsmith that I can do? Like only pistols or only rifles, or something else. Thanks in advance for any help!

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I was reading a statistic saying if the Americans go to war with the North Koreans they Would lose 250 000 people. Now just taking a guess you would triple it to 750 000 wounded with makes it 1 000 000 causalities. North Koreans with old iron wooded rifles with old rusty ranks and cheap uniforms with a tin helmet. How can Americans suffer this much from a bunch of Barbarians? :O Every forum I been on Americans say they can bring China, North Korea, Russia to its knees in 6 months to a year and destroy everything in their military. Its funny how they think there so good and get there ass kicked. Look at the Eastern Front in World War II. Germans were seen as the best, lots of men, best weapons, best tactics, best strategies, best modern everything, and they still lost to the Soviet Union. The Soviet army back then was in much worse shape then the Russian army is now. So what makes the Americans think they will win against Russia? Look at North Korean statistics, it will be much much worse with China or Russia.

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NJ law states that you are to be issued your ID or permit within 30 days…

I applied 9 months ago… still no ID or permit.

After the first 5 months, I was informed there was a paperwork problem. So they fixed the problem and "sent everything out". It has been about 3 months since then, and still no word back.

I’m a military vet (just got out in march when I applied for my firearms ID and permit), I have a super clean record except for a no seat belt ticket, I’m a security guard, and I’m trying to become a police officer. I don’t understand why it would be taking so long.

So my question is: What should someone do if their application for a Firearms ID and purchasers permit goes over the "30 day" limit?
I’m applying for a purchasers permit for a handgun and the normal firearms ID to own/buy rifles and shotguns, not a permit to carry.

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http://www.copsplus.com/ringsblueguns.php

If anyone is familiar with these replica firearms (used for training in military and police force exercises) I was wondering If you could use accessories made for the gun (IE flash light/laser site for the pistols, red dot sites for the rifles, etc) on the Blue Gun replica.
They say that the blue gun replica is made to be the exact size weight and dimensions as the real gun, just made of a different material (and obviously not a REAL gun)

I ask because I want to get a blue gun and paint it for a costume, but to do the costume properly, I need the gun to have a laser site mounted underneath the Barrel.

The gun: H&K Mark 23 SOCOM

http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum3832.php

Yes or no basically?
Because if so, i want to put a REAL laser site, if not… I guess ill fashion one for aesthetics…

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Stupid question probably, but let’s face it, many soldiers aren’t ever going to see combat. So are all soldiers taught to shoot rifles and handguns?

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I am a cadet at a military high school, and some of my fellow cadets and I came up with an idea to start a full honor guard with the rifles and everything. Is this possible or impossible? Also, does every veteran get an honor guard when they die? Please answer this quickly as I need the information as soon as possible. Thank you
J, we do. I wanted to start like an Army Honor Guard for like funerals and presentations at special events. What did your Honor Guard do?

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Agent Held at Gunpoint by Mexican Military
8-3-08 A Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent was held at gunpoint by the Mexican military last night south of Ajo. Mexican military personnel crossed over the border and pointed rifles at him. Backup units arrived from the Ajo Border Patrol station, and the Mexican military personnel eventually returned to Mexico. Unfortunately, this sort of behavior by Mexican military personnel has been going on for years. They are never held accountable, and the United States government will undoubtedly brush this off as another case of "Oh well, they didn’t know they were in the United States."

http://www.local2544.us/

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im female so i cant go in as any combat job, instead going for a scientist based job. will i receive any further military training (firing rifles, drills, obstacle courses) as that is of major interest to me and part of wat fuelled my decision to enlist (being able to do that stuff at basic)
when i start specialising, will i ever get a chance to do something like basic again?

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I am in the US Air Force Security Forces and am a few months shy of completing a four year enlistment. I’m thinking about getting a tattoo and would like it to be military related. I can’t really say that I’ve done anything worthwhile that would be worth commemorating in a tattoo. I haven’t been to any special schools and while I’ve deployed twice they’ve unfortunately both been to friendly countries nowhere near the AOR.

I can’t really think of anything Air Force that doesn’t look completely fake or have any meaning or history behind it. Even the skull with beret and crossed rifles that you see in tech school looks stupid.

I’m trying to think of something generically military. I’ve considered a battlefield cross maybe. My dad seems to think that’s more of an army thing. Didn’t think so myself.

Any opinions on this or other ideas?

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Now as far as the cartridge is concerned and the choice of game being medium game, how can i be sure to choose the right bullet so I don’t end up "limited" to deer only for instance. I know the .270 shoots a flatter trajectory at longer ranges which is good, but the 270 ammo vs the 308 is more expensive.

So could i hunt the same kinds of animals with either or these bullets? and if i wanted to hunt elk or moose which caliber would be the better bet for my ticket? A 30-06 is not for me.

These are the two rifles im currently looking at.

REMINGTON 700 ADL .270 RIFLE
349.99

And

WEATHERBY VG1 .308 RIFLE
399.99

Ive read that both cartiridges can be "limiting". Im referring to these statements.

"I would buy a Remington 700 SPS, but in 308 caliber and not 30-06. No need to limit yourself on the bullet weights available for 30-06 when you can have a more varied number of different styles and bullet weights in 308. "

From JD. A yahoo answerer

Gunsmith/Gun Shop Owner-Dealer
Custom Rifle Builder
Long Range Competition Rifle Team Member 16 years
Firearms Appraiser & Military Firearms Collector
NRA Life Member/Retired LEO
35 Years Firearms Experience

And
Missileman over at thefiringline.com

Who says

"I’d go with the 270, mainly because it may give you a little more flexibility in the future. It would make a much better antelope gun if you ever choose to hunt those, and has probably taken as many elk as any round out there."

Now to rationalize is this a discussion. Is this something similiar to a .38 spl and a .357 discussion in thinking of terms of, experience, shooting, other training factors etc etc? Or what?
Weatherby imports?? Hadnt heard anything on that.. Oh one more thing. Ive also heard Weatherby rifles ONLY shoot Weatherby ammunition? Did i hear this right?

Your answers have been a great addition to all of the information i’ve collected thus far. Kudos to YOU guys!

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My daughter is doing a research paper on the historic costs of military equipment for the WWI, vietnam and desert storm wars. Is there a website that would display what the costs are for some common military items

Like Rifles, tanks, helicopters, fighter planes and bombers, ships,

Military salaries would also be great to get as well

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I think that the most populars calibers used are the 5.56 and the 7.62..
but can anyone tell me and give me info about the differences and ballistics of each? like the 5.56 nato, the 7.62×51 and the 7.62×39, or the Russian bullet..and the rifles that perform the best in each caliber..thanks!

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I was disturbed by the assertion that the Vietnam war was lost. On the side of the Victor Charlie’s and North Vietnamese Army I will say they fought and out witted us in Guerrilla warfare… that’s the govt’s problem.
I’m a soldier and I judge victory and loss based on body counts from both sides.
Political loss, yes.
A little over 58,000 Americans killed.
Modest Estimate of Vietnamese killed a little over
3,000,000
Calling it a loss is tantamount to saying the 18 men killed in Mogadishu was a loss compared to the over 3,000 people killed by a few hundred men with rifles and helicopters.

Given the numbers above and nothing else who won the "Combat Action?" in Vietnam?
I’m afraid people don’t see war the right way.
The COMBAT ACTION… Who won?
My main aim is to restore and shed light on the Combat grit of the American Vietnam Combat Generation. They have suffered the defamation of their patriotism and the truth is THEY DID THEIR JOBS as patriots and then some.
They should, each and everyone of them, be commended for their actions as Americans, true Americans who answered an unpopular call to duty and executed it.

I am dismayed by the cowards who fled under conscientious objector status- they are drawing attention away from the people of character.
Hey SAMMY, Get Over Myself?
Go fornicate with yourself, you fragment of fecal matter!
De Ja Vu Iraq? Okay, explain… I would email you and engage in a debate with you but you don’t allow emails. This whole jump on the band waggon, abandon Iraq because we’re a generation of female sexual parts when it comes to standing up to anything when our own country was attacked- YOU strayed from the topic.
Enjoy your two points.

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I’m in my 20s, enlisted military, and own and have been firing and maintaining both compound bows, rifles, and handguns since I was a kid. I would like to learn how to hunt. Apparently, the only failure is that I’m also female, so I don’t get invited along, as my friends’ hunting excursions are guys only. I don’t have a big family to ask.

Any ideas? Female hunters? Are there sporting clubs that would take me?

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I live in Michigan below the rifle line which means we have to use shotgun. We are planning a hunting trip in Wisconsin where rifles are allowed. I was thinking about using my AR-15 with a scope and a 5 round hunting clip I bought. Is .223 strong enough to kill deer? Have anyone used it with success? I figure if the military uses it against people it should probably be good enought to get deer too, or is this logic flawed? Bonus for personal expierence.
I know there are other better rounds to use, but I dont want to buy another rifle to go hunting in rifle country once every couple years.

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The Red Army have Crocodile gunships, the only helicopter that can attack and transport at the same time. We also have Kalashikov rifles!

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