Absolutely correct on the longer distances being attainable. On my last mil tour over here I took the army designated marksman course with the AMTU guys. 600 meters hit without a strong crosswind, yep, 800 meter hits, yes, but ya gotta have skill...and that's with just your old run of the mil ACOG. Now...I do not like the gas inpingment system, it is the systems downfall.
That being said, I see the SCAR has made it into the final trials.
What's on KAF these days? I work here as a contractor...saw my first Candadian carrying an M4'sh looking rifle with a folding stock...then spotted the gas piston...only one I've seen so far.
The Slovakians on the gate...VZ58's with rail systems. These work exceptionally well for putting holes in contractor vehicles driving thru the gate. They are very good at lighting us up from 10 meters.
I carried an M14 EBR most of my last tour...ya know, it's o.k., but the magazines are the big downer, and it weighs a ton. Barrel is rack grade, and no accuracy mods done to the rifle. So, yeah, good for medium distances, but they aren't "sniper rifles"
A lot more supressors being issued to the front line infantry guys. Good to see the good stuff making it thru.
I also see several HK 40mm launchers under the M4's with the IR range finder/aiming box...thought it's kinda big, and sorta ugly.
My only gripe.....the Brits beat the 82nd to Multi Cam...bastards.
