Missed answer to Mike Carlin

Harry Humphries · January 24, 1999, 01:17 PM

Mike,
I missed a question you posted ref. M-60 t&E jump.

I had a typo on my post suggesting "60" weighed in at 27#. The Bolt Carrier group was removed as well as the front sight group. The weapon, with belted amo, weighed in at 23#. I, being at the top of my usual weight swing @250#,of course brought the total load with Chalker and gear up to 470#. The opening was a real bear, but the next series of jumps were easier as we learned how to pack a delay opening.

Michael Carlin · January 24, 1999, 06:04 PM

Harry,

Thanks for that clarification, I was confused there for a moment.

One of the times I really liked being average or less in weight was in combat equipment jumps.

You big guys hit a lot harder (especially at Bliss in the hottest part of the summer)!

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Ni ellegimit carborundum esse!

Yours In Marksmanship
http://www.1bigred.com/distinguished

michael

Harry Humphries · January 26, 1999, 03:56 PM

Hooyaa! brother

January 24, 1999, 01:17 PM	#1
Harry Humphries Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA Posts: 59	Mike, I missed a question you posted ref. M-60 t&E jump. I had a typo on my post suggesting "60" weighed in at 27#. The Bolt Carrier group was removed as well as the front sight group. The weapon, with belted amo, weighed in at 23#. I, being at the top of my usual weight swing @250#,of course brought the total load with Chalker and gear up to 470#. The opening was a real bear, but the next series of jumps were easier as we learned how to pack a delay opening.

January 24, 1999, 06:04 PM	#2
Michael Carlin Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Fredericksburg, VA USA Posts: 193	Harry, Thanks for that clarification, I was confused there for a moment. One of the times I really liked being average or less in weight was in combat equipment jumps. You big guys hit a lot harder (especially at Bliss in the hottest part of the summer)! ------------------ Ni ellegimit carborundum esse! Yours In Marksmanship http://www.1bigred.com/distinguished michael

January 26, 1999, 03:56 PM	#3
Harry Humphries Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA Posts: 59	Hooyaa! brother