SA80 repaired in Germanyicon............... where did you get that from Lester? You'd better not tell me and Skippy that. We're knee deep in them! It had a major half-life mechanical upgrade in Germany I agree but it's repaired here in the UKicon. And while it's not my favourite bit of kit but it's only fair to mention that about 90% of the modifications that made the gun A2 were designed and developed at Shrivenham. H&K just put the whole package together.

The Bren didn't remain in service in 5.56 because the gas reserves required to operate the system were just inadequate. IT probably wouldn't even re-cock for the second round!

You have simplified the LSW rather, but it's not an LMG nor was it ever one. You can put a different butt on a rifle and it's still a rifle. You can put a bipod on a rifle and it's still a rifle......, same as a bigger magazine. You can put a heavy barrel on a rifle and all you've got now is a HEAVY rifle. As an accurate rifle, is was good. But as a machine gun, it was shi.......... er........, rubbish.

Next time you are passing, come and see us and all of the guns on the trial. The real winner might suprise you..........
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