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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Small Arms Performance in Iraq

Posted: 6/13/2004 12:57:12 AM EDT

No one type of lubricant stood-out as the best in OIF. A wide variety was used to include: CLP, Graphite, Motor Oil, Strike Hold®, LSAT, Gun Wipes®, and Mil Tech ®. But no matter the lubricant, the common denominator was periodic maintenance. Every soldier described cleaning the weapon, applying lubrication, removing the excess lubricant and periodically brushing-off the dust. When soldiers conducted daily operator level maintenance and applied a light coat of lubricant (regardless of type) to the weapon, the weapon functioned reliably. The best lubricant of all was determined to be soldier elbow grease.

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Posted: 6/13/2004 1:09:50 AM EDT

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I heard that the Graphite shit doesnt work at all and can harm the rifle. Id still rather have an AR over an AK though! Fuck it, gimme an M40A3!!!!

Posted: 6/13/2004 6:29:19 AM EDT

[#2]

Lethality:

It is apparent that the close range lethality deficiency of the 5.56mm (M855) is more a matter of perception rather than fact, but there were some exceptions. The majority of the soldiers interviewed that voiced or desired “better knock-down power” or a larger caliber bullet did not have actual close engagements. Those that had close engagements and applied Close Quarters Battle (CQB) tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) – controlled pairs in the lethal areas: chest and head and good shot placement, defeated the target without issue. Most that had to engage a target repeatedly remarked that they hit the target in non-vital areas such as the extremities. Some targets were reportedly hit in the chest numerous times, but required at least one shot to the head to defeat it. No lethality issues were voiced with targets engaged at 200 meters and beyond. It is apparent that with proper shot placement and marksmanship training, the M855 ammunition is lethal in close and long range.

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