Conference repair::reserve_forces

    Re .0:
    
    Well, Dustie, I'd like to assist but I'm afraid my knowledge of
    the SLR and GPMG is pretty limited except to ask does oiling the
    bolt help any or does that just lead to jams?
    
    I might be able to help on M-16, M-60, and M-203 questions though
    (plus we have some experts on such weapons in this notesfile who
    can help also - I'm in the "relatively familiar" category).
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR                                     

    Re .0:
    
    I remembered after I wrote 23.1 that I do have a little experience
    with the SLR (aka FN I think) after all.
    
    In 1985, I went with my unit on a deployment near Glasgow, Scotland and
    while we were there we did a little cross-training with the Royal
    Marine Reserves. While everyody who wasn't on watch was enjoying
    liberty one Saturday, I volunteered (I know, I know..never volunteer)
    to go with the local Royal Marine Reserve types on a little field
    exercise.
    
    Myself and a corporal positioned ourselves in the rain and the mud
    to ambush a fire team of Royal Marine Reserve Boots who very obligingly
    came towards our position in the open. Their job was to practice
    basic fire and manuever stuff and zap us. As soon as they were in
    view, we proceeded to plaster them with blanks from our SLR's and some
    firecracker-type devices which I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole
    (the corporal thought that was pretty funny). My SLR had a telescopic
    sight so it was easy to zero in on the targets. Unfortunately, the
    SLR jammed often with blanks and the corp. had to help me a couple
    of times (not unlike the M16).
    
    All in all, it was interesting and fun. I sure stood out from the group
    with my Seabee greens though!
    
    Later, we all went on liberty together.....man, can those Royal
    Marines drink!
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    I don't have much trouble cocking, it's remembering whether or not
    the mechanism is pushed back or just released that gets me.
    (And all the little tricks like,"Cock,lock and look"!)
    
    Dave

    
    	From experience I've noticed that the great majority of people
    who gets cuts from cocking  weapons are women and wimps !!
    
    				Steve..
    
    PS Sorry Dustie !!

    I guess the key is not to go off "half-cocked".....:) :) :) :)
    
    I know....it was bad.
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

>    	From experience I've noticed that the great majority of people
>    who gets cuts from cocking  weapons are women and wimps !!

	For shame, I have never had any problem nor received any cuts.
	I agree with .5, this is NOT funny.

Totally unapproved of course...

Take a rubber bicycle hand grip and slit it along its length. It will then
fit over the cocking handle. Cut to length plus about 1 centimetre.

It will make cocking much easier.

/. Ian .\

    
    Thanks for your tips and witty puns, I have taken note, but keep
    them coming in.
    
    Steve, I will see you about your note later.
    
    Dustie
    
    
    

    Re .8:
    
    Offhand, Steve, I'd say you are in, as we say in the States, "deep
    doo-doo"....:) :) :)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    For the folks who don't know Dustie or Steve let me describe them
    for they do battle.  We can then remember them as they were.
    
    Dustie:
    6 feet 3 inches tall(approx), long blonde hair, razor sharp tongue
    and lethal right hook.  Seems to lack stamina but has the flexibility
    to dodge and weave when necesary. Very determined and occasionally
    stubborn. Learning what to do with field dressings. Known to resort
    to illegal tactics, ie the end justifies the mean.  New to reserve
    forces so may not know all the rules anyway.
    
    Steve:
    A little taller than Dustie.  Could be a contender for Mr Universe.
    Experienced at dodging attacks from subordinates and probably has
    more stamina.  Also determined but sometimes goes where others fear
    to tread( eg this particular topic!!). Will probably be the first
    human to experience Dustie's techniques with a field dressing.
    May have a tendency not to hit a woman though, and be bound by ingrained
    rules and tactics. 
    
    Incidentally, as they both work in the same building there are verbal
    attacks taking place.  
     
    I'll keep you informed of the battle.
    
    Dave  
    

    
    Dave,
    
    You told all our lovely Note writers, that basically I'm a lethal
    weapon.   I don't think thats fair.  Do you!!!!!
    
    I'm sure when provoked that I can turn into a raging tiger, but
    usually I'm just a little pussy cat., who likes to play with little
    mice - get my drift.
    
    Chuckle ......
    
    
    And the occasional powerful weapon!!
    
    
    Dustie
    
    p.s. this is getting good.
    
    

    
    And Steve,
    
    Don't think you've got off lightly.
    
    
    
    
    Dustie
    

    Re .11:
    
    When you're staring down the business end of a locked and loaded
    weapon, I don't care who's at the trigger end, it has a way of putting
    your priorities in perspective! :) :) :)
    
    You'll never find me giving you a hard time, Dustie! :) :) :)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    
    	I can't wait Dustie !!!
    					Steve..
    

    I thought Dusty was that sorta portly major in Tunes of Glory.....

    This dustie, happens to be 6ft tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.
    
    and definately not portly.
    
    That was just for the record.
    
    Dustie