In 69 I trained with the M14 in boot camp. We were suppose to train on the m16, but after 80 guys locked and loaded the auto's for a 3 shot burst, range officer spotted some deer hunters directly down range. The call out helicopters to find them, but never did, so we went back to the barracks. First and last time I ever touched a M16.

That M14 was a nose buster.

Charlie