[dts32041]

bet they meant m-4's

[JSteff]

No they meant M-14s. The M-14 has a greater punch at long distance. Where they are there are lots of long distance shots taken. They want to be able to drop someone they shoot at 400+ yards.

I understand they brought out some M-14s that were still in Navy/Marine Corps armories when they had some of their first encounters in Afghanistan. The M16s just had no stopping power at distance in the mountains and valleys.

The troops are glad to have them. 7.62 is the way to go if you want to be sure.