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Posted: 3/26/2015 1:51:56 PM EDT
I got a ton of these as you very well know.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 1:55:25 PM EDT
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I have a student whose father is a native white from Rhodesia. She was telling me about this. "My dad's African. He was born in Rhodesia," she said.
When I asked if he had been a SELO scount, her eyes got big. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 1:56:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a student whose father is a native white from Rhodesia. She was telling me about this. "My dad's African. He was born in Rhodesia," she said. When I asked if he had been a SELO scount, her eyes got big.  |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 1:58:51 PM EDT
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FALs are the sexy.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:00:43 PM EDT
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Its been downhill since the whites no longer run Rhodesia Zimbabwe.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:02:49 PM EDT
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in for FAL pr0n
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:06:40 PM EDT
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I can't imagine target practice with no hearing protection.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:07:20 PM EDT
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It's refreshing to see photos of men wearing manly shorts,
instead of the ghey, ghetto, baggy over-the-knee abortions sold today. I hate having shorts with the legs covering my knees, and the pockets out of reach. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:09:57 PM EDT
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The Rhodesian Army - where you are man enough to wear shorts to war.
Cool pix! |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:10:30 PM EDT
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I can't imagine target practice with no hearing protection. Brakes on rifles too |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:11:16 PM EDT
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They weren't big fans of slings were they?
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:12:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:13:19 PM EDT
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It's refreshing to see photos of men wearing manly shorts, instead of the ghey, ghetto, baggy over-the-knee abortions sold today. I hate having shorts with the legs covering my knees, and the pockets out of reach. Makes sense gotta be fast. Seems like that would help to make sure you plane avoid bad planets/animals rather than assume pants will save you. Weight = lighter, less hot. Need to wade through water? Better option is to wear shorts. Seems weird but it makes sense. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:14:00 PM EDT
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One of the best things about the Rhodie's were that they had their shit together. Their missions were well planned and thought out. Organizational structures and SOP were top notch. Their ingenuity on the battle field is seen in equipment even used today.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:14:20 PM EDT
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Every time I see photos of Rhodesia, the words "preview of coming attractions" spring to mind.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:16:33 PM EDT
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I wish I had a metric FAL and some awesome shorts
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:17:41 PM EDT
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Second pic be racist!
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:21:40 PM EDT
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Thanks for posting these (and thanks for all of your posts - always facinating and well presented info). I've been doing a ton of reading about the Rhodesian conflict and there are literally thousands of lessons learned that are applicable to coin operations today .
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:23:27 PM EDT
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FALs are the sexy. Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair?
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:25:26 PM EDT
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I was coming here to expect copious amounts of FAL porn and you did not disappoint OP.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:25:43 PM EDT
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Tag for home and I'll add some pics
Always in for a Rhodesian thread |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:26:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FALs are the sexy. Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair? I will look for them in Liberty, but you have to shoot a FAL |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:27:07 PM EDT
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Makes sense gotta be fast. Seems like that would help to make sure you plane avoid bad planets/animals rather than assume pants will save you. Weight = lighter, less hot. Need to wade through water? Better option is to wear shorts. Seems weird but it makes sense. I find it MUCH easier going through brush wearing long pants. I believe the Rhodesian Army eventually banned shorts except for Sealous Scouts. My experience is mostly desert and dry heat, so perhaps humid is a different matter, but shorts don't make you cooler when it is hot out. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:27:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FALs are the sexy. Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair? Need pics to judge. 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:29:16 PM EDT
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OK...last pic, guy with mortar, two rifles leaning up against wall in back.
What are those rifles? |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:29:20 PM EDT
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All these years later and still no good reproduction Rhodesian brush pattern camo available.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:32:07 PM EDT
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Every time I see photos of Rhodesia, the words "preview of coming attractions" spring to mind. Me too. 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:33:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:34:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK...last pic, guy with mortar, two rifles leaning up against wall in back. What are those rifles?  |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:37:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:42:32 PM EDT
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There's just something not quite right about a guy with both a FAL and green nuthugger shorts.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:45:51 PM EDT
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You guys think there is much advantage of 7.62x51 caliber weapon over 5.56x45mm in that environment?
I understand that 7.62 hits harder and further than 5.56 but it's a lot more heavier and maybe overkill for the purpose. They could carry a lot more 5.56 ammo than 7.62. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:46:35 PM EDT
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I have a student whose father is a native white from Rhodesia. She was telling me about this. "My dad's African. He was born in Rhodesia," she said. When I asked if he had been a SELO scount, her eyes got big.
That would be Selous Scout. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:50:10 PM EDT
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I can't think of a better beater rifle for a farm or whatever than an FAL.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:52:43 PM EDT
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All these years later and still no good reproduction Rhodesian brush pattern camo available. This! I would pay top dollar for a set of BDUs in that pattern. Imagine if CRYE made that color available in thier combat or field pant? |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:54:10 PM EDT
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Theres a lot of MAG 58 love in here!
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:56:46 PM EDT
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On a related note, anyone know how many MAG-58s are on the registry?
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:57:24 PM EDT
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Cool pics!
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Posted: 3/26/2015 2:58:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's refreshing to see photos of men wearing manly shorts, instead of the ghey, ghetto, baggy over-the-knee abortions sold today. I hate having shorts with the legs covering my knees, and the pockets out of reach. Plus you get to showcase your bungee plums…. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:00:13 PM EDT
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The Rhodesian Army - where you are man enough to wear shorts to war.
Cool pix! That's just what I thought. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:01:47 PM EDT
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You guys think there is much advantage of 7.62x51 caliber weapon over 5.56x45mm in that environment? I understand that 7.62 hits harder and further than 5.56 but it's a lot more heavier and maybe overkill for the purpose. They could carry a lot more 5.56 ammo than 7.62. A good modern AR would outrange a FAL with ease. The FAL doesn't have the inherent accuracy to compete. The one real advantage of 7.62 NATO over 5.56 is barrier penetration. Most 7.62 ball doesn't fragment. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:12:20 PM EDT
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On a related note, anyone know how many MAG-58s are on the registry? nope, but DLO made right side plates before "86. No idea how many though. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:18:22 PM EDT
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A good modern AR would outrange a FAL with ease. The FAL doesn't have the inherent accuracy to compete. The one real advantage of 7.62 NATO over 5.56 is barrier penetration. Most 7.62 ball doesn't fragment. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You guys think there is much advantage of 7.62x51 caliber weapon over 5.56x45mm in that environment? I understand that 7.62 hits harder and further than 5.56 but it's a lot more heavier and maybe overkill for the purpose. They could carry a lot more 5.56 ammo than 7.62. A good modern AR would outrange a FAL with ease. The FAL doesn't have the inherent accuracy to compete. The one real advantage of 7.62 NATO over 5.56 is barrier penetration. Most 7.62 ball doesn't fragment. Also 7.62 is a better choice for the game in that part of Africa, and the Rhodesian forces augmented their rations with food taken in the field. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:21:20 PM EDT
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Is that guy wearing Chuck Taylors?
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:26:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: On a related note, anyone know how many MAG-58s are on the registry? |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:31:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A good modern AR would outrange a FAL with ease. The FAL doesn't have the inherent accuracy to compete. The one real advantage of 7.62 NATO over 5.56 is barrier penetration. Most 7.62 ball doesn't fragment. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You guys think there is much advantage of 7.62x51 caliber weapon over 5.56x45mm in that environment? I understand that 7.62 hits harder and further than 5.56 but it's a lot more heavier and maybe overkill for the purpose. They could carry a lot more 5.56 ammo than 7.62. A good modern AR would outrange a FAL with ease. The FAL doesn't have the inherent accuracy to compete. The one real advantage of 7.62 NATO over 5.56 is barrier penetration. Most 7.62 ball doesn't fragment. Had SA continued to support Rhodesian R4's would have been possible within a few years. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:31:54 PM EDT
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Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FALs are the sexy. Not as sexy as those booty shorts.
Is it bad that I want a pair? They sell them at the NEX, you know, at least in Norfolk. I have seen them in there before.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:37:23 PM EDT
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Cool pics..
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:38:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish I had a metric FAL and some awesome shorts |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:47:03 PM EDT
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Btw the Bell 605's(Hueys came from Israel) They were in such a state when the Rhodesians got them it took quite a while to get them up and running.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:48:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a student whose father is a native white from Rhodesia. She was telling me about this. "My dad's African. He was born in Rhodesia," she said. When I asked if he had been a SELO scount, her eyes got big. Probably held back laughter, it's Selous Scout  |
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