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Just got back from a range weekend in Folkestone, where we got to play with the A2 two weeks before it's introduced to the unit.
Bloody good peice of kit really.
That is all.
Just got back from a range weekend in Folkestone, where we got to play with the A2 two weeks before it's introduced to the unit.
Bloody good peice of kit really.
That is all.
Pull my pin out, roll me in to a room and see what happens 
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A2? xxx
A2? xxx
tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.
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'tis replacing the 5.56 A1 rifle for the British Army. The Army were issued theirs AGES ago but they're now rolling them in to service for the TA.
Boys and their toys
'tis replacing the 5.56 A1 rifle for the British Army. The Army were issued theirs AGES ago but they're now rolling them in to service for the TA.
Boys and their toys
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ah ah manly mumbo jumbo. what is this thing that you speak off?
[edit] ...ah
EDITED_BY: *Aimée* (1116856102)
ah ah manly mumbo jumbo. what is this thing that you speak off?
[edit] ...ah
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*Grunts and snorts*
UG
*Grunts and snorts*
UG
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Posted:
does it jam like the old a1, they used to a [censored] for it, we should go back to the good ol 7.62 slr
does it jam like the old a1, they used to a [censored] for it, we should go back to the good ol 7.62 slr
im alan partridge........AHA!
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Posted:
never got to play with the A1, only the gp (cadet one) LSW and GPMG
now was it just me, or do all of the above jam like &%^(^%&^$ ?
never got to play with the A1, only the gp (cadet one) LSW and GPMG
now was it just me, or do all of the above jam like &%^(^%&^$ ?
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A) it does feel as good
B) it does not look as good on film
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I know what you mean. The A1 was a bugger for stoppages (I had several on my recruits course) but I had no dramas with the A2 - although the guy in the firing pit next to me had 3 rounds get stuck on the way out (although the new cocking handle is supposed to minimise this! - perhaps he didn't prep it properly?) but there are no gas stoppages due to larger gas components
The mag is made of proper metal (instead of like cardboard) and has a shiny new plate in the top. Other than that, it just feels sturdier and more accurate.
Ahhh, the ol gimpy - haven't seen one of those in ages! As for the SLR, there were a load of spec ops guys firing all kinds of firearms - one guy actually had an SLR in the cook house
I know what you mean. The A1 was a bugger for stoppages (I had several on my recruits course) but I had no dramas with the A2 - although the guy in the firing pit next to me had 3 rounds get stuck on the way out (although the new cocking handle is supposed to minimise this! - perhaps he didn't prep it properly?) but there are no gas stoppages due to larger gas components
The mag is made of proper metal (instead of like cardboard) and has a shiny new plate in the top. Other than that, it just feels sturdier and more accurate.
Ahhh, the ol gimpy - haven't seen one of those in ages! As for the SLR, there were a load of spec ops guys firing all kinds of firearms - one guy actually had an SLR in the cook house
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The Ladiees Man
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Posted:
vix i will show you a picture of the A1 and A2 later if you like?
Nugget how long you been TA?
im at pre Sandhurst training at Royal Military College of Science at the min, we get to see lots of bits of kit here and there!
i must say the A2 is a wicked upgrade from the A1 by far!
like you say its so more controllable and rigid!
ps wicked thread,something i can talk about!!!
vix i will show you a picture of the A1 and A2 later if you like?
Nugget how long you been TA?
im at pre Sandhurst training at Royal Military College of Science at the min, we get to see lots of bits of kit here and there!
i must say the A2 is a wicked upgrade from the A1 by far!
like you say its so more controllable and rigid!
ps wicked thread,something i can talk about!!!
I'm going to leave the army and run away to the circus
if not i will just become a MI5 agent !!!
NYC
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*ducks and runs for cover*
*ducks and runs for cover*
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
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Afternoon MM
Have been in since Crimbo and am now on GAPS and trade. Luckily, I've been away loads with my unit (some units don't let recruits out with them until they've passed out) but because of past cadet experience, they let me join in almost immediately. Did 2 weeks at Pirbright (niiiiice) - I thought this was the worst cook house in the world until I got back from Folkestone. I think I'd rather eat rat packs than the stuff they served up there (and the death bags!) My stomach's still recovering lol.
With the changes, comes some downsides though. Most of the metal has been coated and can't be scotch brighted (although whack a load of oil on the gas parts and leave them for ten minutes and you can wipe off the carbon with cloth)
We're being issued our personal rifles this week so it was nice to be first in our unit to use them.
MM, you a P.O?
NYC - RUN
Afternoon MM
Have been in since Crimbo and am now on GAPS and trade. Luckily, I've been away loads with my unit (some units don't let recruits out with them until they've passed out) but because of past cadet experience, they let me join in almost immediately. Did 2 weeks at Pirbright (niiiiice) - I thought this was the worst cook house in the world until I got back from Folkestone. I think I'd rather eat rat packs than the stuff they served up there (and the death bags!) My stomach's still recovering lol.
With the changes, comes some downsides though. Most of the metal has been coated and can't be scotch brighted (although whack a load of oil on the gas parts and leave them for ten minutes and you can wipe off the carbon with cloth)
We're being issued our personal rifles this week so it was nice to be first in our unit to use them.
MM, you a P.O?
NYC - RUN
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The Ladiees Man
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Posted:
yes thats me, just a PO!
sounds like your enjoying the TA, my little bro is at pirbright right now actually!
as for the food you need to visit my unit as the mess puts out some real nice food but some times worst than horror bags and/or rat pack!
nyc- run very fast!
yes thats me, just a PO!
sounds like your enjoying the TA, my little bro is at pirbright right now actually!
as for the food you need to visit my unit as the mess puts out some real nice food but some times worst than horror bags and/or rat pack!
nyc- run very fast!
I'm going to leave the army and run away to the circus
if not i will just become a MI5 agent !!!
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Cool - He must be one of the last troops because they're doing loads of building works and withdrawing TA training until the end of the year (or something like that).
If you get to speak to your brother, tell him to look out for Cpl Hamilton - short Scots fellow who likes to threaten a lot (much to our amusement "I'll stab yer foo*in eyes oot!") He'll be in the new blocks lucky git - we were the last troop to use the old blocks but I think it helped bring the guys together more (if that makes sense?) What reg is he with? We had Sigs/L.I./RLC/AGC and maybe some others but I think mainly Logistics.
So are you a P.O or actually starting your training? A few of my friends have decided to go down that route - good luck to 'em lol. I wouldn't accept any rank higher than full screw (Sgt at a real push), provided I get that far lol.
Ba da da da daaaa, I'm luvin' it!
Cool - He must be one of the last troops because they're doing loads of building works and withdrawing TA training until the end of the year (or something like that).
If you get to speak to your brother, tell him to look out for Cpl Hamilton - short Scots fellow who likes to threaten a lot (much to our amusement "I'll stab yer foo*in eyes oot!") He'll be in the new blocks lucky git - we were the last troop to use the old blocks but I think it helped bring the guys together more (if that makes sense?) What reg is he with? We had Sigs/L.I./RLC/AGC and maybe some others but I think mainly Logistics.
So are you a P.O or actually starting your training? A few of my friends have decided to go down that route - good luck to 'em lol. I wouldn't accept any rank higher than full screw (Sgt at a real push), provided I get that far lol.
Ba da da da daaaa, I'm luvin' it!
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hmmmmmmm army stuff....... i never got to fire the s.l.r.
got to fire off a few mags worth on the bren before they scrapped them off and bought in the a1, the l.s.w. i didn't realy like as it only holds a 30 round mag..... but you are told to only put 28 rounds in because of all the strain on the weedy little spring inside the mag
hmmmmmmm army stuff....... i never got to fire the s.l.r.
got to fire off a few mags worth on the bren before they scrapped them off and bought in the a1, the l.s.w. i didn't realy like as it only holds a 30 round mag..... but you are told to only put 28 rounds in because of all the strain on the weedy little spring inside the mag
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like with bb pellet guns! fesiboy
like with bb pellet guns! fesiboy
The Ladiees Man
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nuggit - i have done 2 years at Welbeck army sixth form, and 2 years at RMCS shrivenham, i have one year left at RMCS and the its 52 weeks of Sandhurst training!
my rank is Officer Cadet and once finished my training i will be a 2nd Lt.
my bro is badged to the royal engineers. truthfully i dont know that much about what he has done or doing next but i will pass on your info.
im getting to paid to do next to nothing, it's wicked!
i'm loving it too!
nuggit - i have done 2 years at Welbeck army sixth form, and 2 years at RMCS shrivenham, i have one year left at RMCS and the its 52 weeks of Sandhurst training!
my rank is Officer Cadet and once finished my training i will be a 2nd Lt.
my bro is badged to the royal engineers. truthfully i dont know that much about what he has done or doing next but i will pass on your info.
im getting to paid to do next to nothing, it's wicked!
i'm loving it too!
I'm going to leave the army and run away to the circus
if not i will just become a MI5 agent !!!
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AH I see. How was main board? I've made a few mates who are still at the PO stage and have their main board next month (although some are questionable!)
The PO's I know who signed up as PO's (rather than selected) are definately at a lower calibre and I'm really nervous that the Army is letting these people in. I mean, some of them don't know their a
se from their earole!
Glad you're enjoying it though - I would have gone in to the regs if it weren't for a back op I had when I was a kid!!!!! But I'm going to sign up to tour as soon as I'm qualified at the end of the year.
AH I see. How was main board? I've made a few mates who are still at the PO stage and have their main board next month (although some are questionable!)
The PO's I know who signed up as PO's (rather than selected) are definately at a lower calibre and I'm really nervous that the Army is letting these people in. I mean, some of them don't know their a
se from their earole!Glad you're enjoying it though - I would have gone in to the regs if it weren't for a back op I had when I was a kid!!!!! But I'm going to sign up to tour as soon as I'm qualified at the end of the year.
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i took the a2 out to iraq last year....
...i was expecting greatness, i didn't really think there was much difference, sure they've made some minor changes, but then i never really had any problems with my a1!
i still think they should scrap it all together and go for something the m16!
i took the a2 out to iraq last year....
...i was expecting greatness, i didn't really think there was much difference, sure they've made some minor changes, but then i never really had any problems with my a1!
i still think they should scrap it all together and go for something the m16!
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"i took the a2 out to iraq last year...."
I think not...
You cant use M16s.
America uses them already
Standard issue no?
I think the British Army should invest in some CPS-2100's
Then again, if they did that, this kid could take them all on single handedly.
Oh yeah.. and what have you against the SA80? (or am I being uber dense and not realising you are talking about the SA80 A1 + A2 anyway?
)
"i took the a2 out to iraq last year...."
I think not...
You cant use M16s.
America uses them already
Standard issue no?
I think the British Army should invest in some CPS-2100's
Then again, if they did that, this kid could take them all on single handedly.
Oh yeah.. and what have you against the SA80? (or am I being uber dense and not realising you are talking about the SA80 A1 + A2 anyway?
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tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.
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SA80 = 5.56 (it's not actually called an SA80, that's kind of like the brand type). We used to get in to trouble if we called it that.
Anyone remember these?
1)The position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon.
2)The weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort.
3)Sight allignment and picture must be correct.
4)The shot must be fired and released without undue disturbance to the position.
SA80 = 5.56 (it's not actually called an SA80, that's kind of like the brand type). We used to get in to trouble if we called it that.
Anyone remember these?
1)The position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon.
2)The weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort.
3)Sight allignment and picture must be correct.
4)The shot must be fired and released without undue disturbance to the position.
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The Ladiees Man
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piss off!
do they still test you on knowing them?
piss off!
do they still test you on knowing them?
I'm going to leave the army and run away to the circus
if not i will just become a MI5 agent !!!
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Word for sodding word!
Word for sodding word!
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Actually Rikki - u should of seen you shooting on that game in the pub last night - u were really doing it military style! (Prob why u whipped Bens a**!) xxx
Actually Rikki - u should of seen you shooting on that game in the pub last night - u were really doing it military style! (Prob why u whipped Bens a**!) xxx
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You weren't in the prone were you?
Written by: Vixen
Actually Rikki - u should of seen you shooting on that game in the pub last night - u were really doing it military style! (Prob why u whipped Bens a**!) xxx
You weren't in the prone were you?
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Time Crisis?
Time Crisis?
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Ahhhh Good game good game
Ahhhh Good game good game
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Wheres the Brucey bonus though?
Wheres the Brucey bonus though?
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Oops
Oops Pull my pin out, roll me in to a room and see what happens
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haha ucof...oh my, you're so funny!
anyone fired the sa80 with the ugl?.....it's the best toy a bloke could ask for when he's already got a gun!
haha ucof...oh my, you're so funny!
anyone fired the sa80 with the ugl?.....it's the best toy a bloke could ask for when he's already got a gun!
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