Zombie Survival - Choice of Firearm

[k9870]

Standard combat load for a U.S. Army Rifleman is 210 rounds or 7 30 round magazines, so thats actually normal.

Of course every army soldier i know who was in a combat unit carried way more, i know one who loaded his vest up, then bdu pockets, the sleeve pockets on the blouse, a stock pouch, anywhere you could shove a mag, saying that it doesnt matter if it weighs a lot when your patrolling around in a humvee. But you want as much ammo as possible when in combat.

[funkychinaman]

Originally Posted by k9870

Of course every army soldier i know who was in a combat unit carried way more, i know one who loaded his vest up, then bdu pockets, the sleeve pockets on the blouse, a stock pouch, anywhere you could shove a mag, saying that it doesnt matter if it weighs a lot when your patrolling around in a humvee. But you want as much ammo as possible when in combat.

I worked with a guy who was stationed in Germany during the 80's who told me the same thing. Carry as much ammo as you possibly can.

[AdAstra2009]

Originally Posted by funkychinaman

I worked with a guy who was stationed in Germany during the 80's who told me the same thing. Carry as much ammo as you possibly can.

I was told to carry the bare minimum, extra ammo won't help you if your fatigued and tired.

[funkychinaman]

Originally Posted by AdAstra2009

I was told to carry the bare minimum, extra ammo won't help you if your fatigued and tired.

I think he said he was mechanized infantry with the 2nd AD, back when it still existed. So I guess you'd carry more if you were getting a ride.

[AdAstra2009]

Originally Posted by k9870

your comments are starting to get weird, especially that last one....

Ever since he arrived I've had the suspicion that he's Dongs/Vangelis all grown up

Originally Posted by funkychinaman

I think he said he was mechanized infantry with the 2nd AD, back when it still existed. So I guess you'd carry more if you were getting a ride.

Guess that would make sense.

[k9870]

i can see troops who are hiking mountains wanting to lessen the load but if your leaving base in a humvee and patrolling around, why not carry a little extra? Besides, the ountain troops may need 3 days of supplies, a troop in atruck can leave a couple mres in the truck and good to go.

[BurtReynoldsMoustache]

Originally Posted by AdAstra2009

Ever since he arrived I've had the suspicion that he's Dongs/Vangelis all grown up

Because everyone who doesn't fit in with the local groupthink is obviously all the same person?

[k9870]

the race war comment was not even close to normal

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by AdAstra2009

Ever since he arrived I've had the suspicion that he's Dongs/Vangelis all grown up

No, dude, Vangelis was actually funny