How the M14 7.62 Rifle Works

[Amsdorf]

The M14 7.62 was the last American battle rifle to be fielded, replaced by the AR assault rifle platform. But, interestingly, the M14 has been brought into active duty via its use with special forces and snipers. Here is an excellent old Army training movie. I worked on enhancing the audio and video tonality a bit:

 

[fstroupe]

Man....glad I didn't have to watch a 27 minute film while I was in basic training.

 

[Amsdorf]

Yes, that would have been SO terrible, to have to sit and watch a 27 minute movie, instead of peeling spuds, or doing PT.

Eye roll.