Firing the M2 50 Cal
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When I was on the trail, I learned that in Fort Jackson, they fire the 50 Cal when they do US Weapons, which is a weapon I had never had the privelege of firing before. They don't fire M2s at the US weapons range in Fort Leonard Wood, so I should get to fire it, right? That's only fair, right? So I butted in the middle of the line of privates waiting to fire it and I got my hands on that thing of beauty. I've been in the army for nearly eight years and never got to play with one.  One small problem with me firing the 50 Cal, it takes a little upper body strength and a certain technique to pull that charging handle back.  Drill Sergeant doesn't have that technique down.  I may have mentioned that when I throw on a Kevlar or a soft cap, I blend in with the basic trainees a little to much. My battles afterward got down and mocked my two handed struggle on the charging handle. I can only laugh at myself.
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Cool pics!
Rob | 11.18.07 - 4:30 pm | #
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