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Not much difference in weight about a pound between the old rifle to this one. |
Military doctrine, is to have arms and accessories manufactured on your own soil. It's a logistics and supply chain requirement. Part of the ballooned price tag on these rifles is the absorption of manufacturing rights costs.
Far too much is being argued on such a small item. The price of this project pales in comparison to dollars wasted on trips to Paris, or funds sent to foreign lands, so more selfies can be taken. FWIW the couple Innu and Inuit members of the Rangers I have contact with, aren't happy the rifle is in 7.62(.308), they woulda been happier with 5.56(.223). So much for the purpose built, consultation rhetoric..... |
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Polar bear...5.56 or 7.62....me I'd go with the later:confused:
These boys seem to like it. Attachment 129328 :) |
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So you're willing to judge things by how the media spins it? |
Serious question, does this rifle's action have a 6 o'clock ejector?
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Just a personal thought is all regarding a choice of calibre and the critters they face from fox to polar bear, me the 7.62 is my take or spin on it if given a choice. Did a stint up north with them in the 80's as a young soldier, they know thier stuff for sure. |
Colt Canada is not making the receivers. I am not sure about the stocks.
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http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/e...ers/index.page http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/en/4-crpg/patrols.page A couple out of 5000? |
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Like your forehead :) |
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If you are shooting a bear in the head for self defence, then the amount of damage caused should be the last thing you are considering at the time. Even head shots can be repaired. I'm not sure what the going rate is on a walrus hide is but I wouldn't think a 30 cal hole would not down grade it. I would hazard a guess that the 303 served them well for years so dropping diameter would offer no benefit. |
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browning makes winchesters but they're still called winchesters
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Purpose built? What is the purpose? The rangers are mostly a "force" to prove that we have "military presence" up there for sovereignty purposes. They aren't going to repel Russian paratroopers. Anything that LOOKS like a weapon in pictures fits the purpose. |
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10 lbs without scope ......no thanks. Hope the rangers are happy with it.
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10 round magazine !!! :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:
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