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sc928porsche · February 18, 2011, 11:29 AM

I was never much of a supporter for the Mattel Toy. I did like the ease of opperation but I wasnt thrilled with the weak cartridge, the plastic, and the fact that they couldnt take much abuse (compared to garrand and M14).

It has always been my belief that switching to 7.62x51 with a proper muzzle break would have made the rifle much more effective.

BTW I did use both the M14 and M16 in combat and was able to see the difference between the two ctgs.

February 18, 2011, 11:29 AM	#17
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	I was never much of a supporter for the Mattel Toy. I did like the ease of opperation but I wasnt thrilled with the weak cartridge, the plastic, and the fact that they couldnt take much abuse (compared to garrand and M14). It has always been my belief that switching to 7.62x51 with a proper muzzle break would have made the rifle much more effective. BTW I did use both the M14 and M16 in combat and was able to see the difference between the two ctgs. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.