running a .308/7.62 in a carbine class...

[30 cal slut]

has anyone done it?

i got this question from an individual who does not have an AR/M4, but wants to take a carbine class, with an M1/A or similar.

can't say i remember anyone, say, in a class run by LAV, for example, that ran a battle rifle.

is there a unique safety issue being up close to a berm and shooting with a .308?

thanks.

-slut

[SHIVAN]

KevinB runs an SR-25, and Costa has been photographed recently using one too. Drake has used a Massoud too.

Vicker's held a battle rifle class in South Hill, VA several months ago.

Shouldn't be any issues with berms or steel, as M193 and M855 actually do more "damage" to steel up close than M80 ball does.


Thread: http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=39576

[SHIVAN]

Thread: http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=27518

[SHIVAN]

Thread: Battle Rifle Class AAR

[JeepDriver]

I've been wanting to do this myself. I have a full size M1A with UltiMAK rail and Aimpoint I would love to try out in a shooting and moving enviroment.

I would just prefer it to be an all Battle Rifle class.

[kmrtnsn]

I can see it now; someone transition an M1A to handgun, drop the M1A on the sling and subsequently break their toe with the muzzle.

[TOrrock]

has anyone done it?

i got this question from an individual who does not have an AR/M4, but wants to take a carbine class, with an M1/A or similar.

can't say i remember anyone, say, in a class run by LAV, for example, that ran a battle rifle.

is there a unique safety issue being up close to a berm and shooting with a .308?

thanks.

-slut

If he doesn't have an AR but has an M1A, then he should run with what he has, and any good instructor worthy of the title will be able to adapt to having him in the class and be able to help him out.

There shouldn't be any issues at all, as long as he's using good quality ammo.

[TOrrock]

I can see it now; someone transition an M1A to handgun, drop the M1A on the sling and subsequently break their toe with the muzzle.

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=7337

Won't happen with a good quality sling.

[kmrtnsn]

I know, I was being facetious and merely commenting on the length of the M1A.

[30 cal slut]

thanks (and nice pics ).

we have some guys up in my neck of the woods who have M1/A's, and may not have the $$$ to pick up a dedicated M4 for a carbine class.

having said that, you're going to be paying an awful lot for 7.62 ammo to participate in class.