Re-tired

Bushmaster · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

See what I mean...There you go...Putting down the predecessor of the AR15. The venerable AR10.

pete4d · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

Just what ya need Bushy for when the ZOMBIES attack

This 50-round mag mite come in handy in days too come.

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Bushmaster · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

Yes. That's possible. I have ten 20 round magazines loaded right now.

PaulS · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

Are those drum mags reliable in use? I have never bought one but I hear bad things about them.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

I've never tried a drum and I also wonder how much they'd weigh? You might need a bipod just to hold it up!

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired

The AR10 is a rather heavy rifle and adding the 20 round magazine it becomes a HEAVY rifle. Besides, the drum magazine would also be very cumbersome.

pete4d · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired

Bushmaster wrote:

The AR10 is a rather heavy rifle and adding the 20 round magazine it becomes a HEAVY rifle. Besides, the drum magazine would also be very cumbersome.

Know what you mean on the weight,,, The Israeli heavy barrel FN Fal L1A1 ,
I have weighs close too 19-lbs with a 30-rd mag. and a bi-pod . Would not want to pack it all day Cheers

RePete · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

I've carried and FNC2 (Canadian FAL in full auto) with 5 x 30rd mags, 1 in the gun and 4 in a chest pouch. That's heavy.

I've also carried a FAL in Rhodesia, and they can get heavy too.

Vince · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

I carried both the L1A1 and the L2A1 at one time or another when in the Aussie Army, but mainly the L1A1, and even with the weight difference both became uncomfortably heavy when carried for long periods, especially with a full complement of magazines. The AR10 wasn’t as heavy as the L1A1 and has the full auto option which in my mind made it a more versatile rifle, although the early versions had problems that put it out of the running to be adopted by the US Army.

In Vietnam, if you asked an Aussie soldier which rifle he preferred to carry they would usually choose the M16 for weight, but always the L1A1 SLR for hitting power. The L2A1 only offered the increased firepower with 30 round mags but the heavier barrel and bipod made it cumbersome and too heavy. The M60, although heavier, had far more to offer. There was even an Aussie Company Commander that chose to carry an M60 as his personal weapon.

If I had a choice of carry in a combat situation, it would be a toss up between the L1A1 SLR and the AR10...the SLR because I am very familiar with it and the AR10 because of it versatility. Be brilliant if I had both available as required.

RePete · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

That's about the same as the Canadian FNC2 Vince.

Sakouser · Rookie Member Joined: Aug 30, 2020 Posts: 11

English Mike wrote:

Good for you mate - you'll not regret it.
I did the same a couple of years ago aged 60 & the minor drop in income is more than compensated for by having my time as my own.

Good luck with the ‘time is my own’ plan - in my experience since retiring that all that supposed free time just plain evaporates, Lord knows where it goes but my grandiose plans for retirement went right out the window...

Bushmaster · Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

I agree Sakouser. I work harder now than I did when I was working for a living.

And...Did you get that beer from Vince's cooler? Good...Just pull up a stump next to the fire and join the stories and "no sh*ters" Aah...true hunting stories. Be on the look out for that lady with the willow switch. She's real mean.

English Mike · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

Sakouser wrote:

English Mike wrote:

Good for you mate - you'll not regret it.
I did the same a couple of years ago aged 60 & the minor drop in income is more than compensated for by having my time as my own.

Good luck with the ‘time is my own’ plan - in my experience since retiring that all that supposed free time just plain evaporates, Lord knows where it goes but my grandiose plans for retirement went right out the window...

They did here too, as I'm now the daytime carer for my 90 year old mother (brother does nights).
Add to that being left a house that needs major refurbishment before I sell it & I've not even been fishing in four months.

PaulS · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

It's all about time management. The first four hours are for the wife then it's my time for my projects and recreation and the last four hours are for my wife. That keeps her satisfied and both of us happily in love.

Vince · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired

Four hours, twice a day...WOW, you’re a better man than me Paul. Wink