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Didn't the NZ troops have the carry handle replaced with a washer of equal size? Something about not carrying a rifle like you would a purse?

The other statement that rankles me was about it...

Like I was saying, Mark...he has no actual knowledge. We used the carry handle extensively. Sometimes hooked on the rucksack frame for marches or just in hand for 10 milers. See if Mr Laidler...

He certainly was a pompous unknowing individual wasn't he? No actual knowledge or expertise at all!