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kraigwy · April 21, 2012, 08:46 AM

I'm always thinking about designing or modifying a rifle.

An example, going back in time, back to Vietnam, I'd liked the M16a1, and think for jungle warfare the way we worked I'd take the M16a1 in the same weight and configuration, EXCEPT, a 1:7 twist barrel and the rear sights of the A2. My ideal of the perfect battle rifle for Light Infantry.

For long range (hunting or target) a Model 70 Winchester in 270 but a barrel with fast enough twist for the 165-175 grn bullet. With the BC of that pencil bullet it would shoot like a laser.

Another ideal, Re-Barreling an M1 and chambering it for the 270 Win. of course you'd have to have the adjustable gas system.

I have a lot of dumb ideals, I could go on forever.

April 21, 2012, 08:46 AM	#20
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I'm always thinking about designing or modifying a rifle. An example, going back in time, back to Vietnam, I'd liked the M16a1, and think for jungle warfare the way we worked I'd take the M16a1 in the same weight and configuration, EXCEPT, a 1:7 twist barrel and the rear sights of the A2. My ideal of the perfect battle rifle for Light Infantry. For long range (hunting or target) a Model 70 Winchester in 270 but a barrel with fast enough twist for the 165-175 grn bullet. With the BC of that pencil bullet it would shoot like a laser. Another ideal, Re-Barreling an M1 and chambering it for the 270 Win. of course you'd have to have the adjustable gas system. I have a lot of dumb ideals, I could go on forever. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071