01-13-2012, 11:38 AM
In my "ideal scenario" described above, the UK would have adopted 7.62mm rifles only for the sharpshooter/DMR role, with 4x scopes as standard. I think that the AR-10 would have been the obvious choice because of its accuracy. In fact, that's pretty much what the BA has ended up with now, with the L129A1.
One very minor detail of no military consequence whatsoever - I would have retained the Lee Enfields (preferably fully-stocked and nicely restored No.1 models) for the ceremonial role. Seeing the Guards in their 19th century parade uniforms, complete with bearskins, trying to perform the manual of arms with those little SA80s is just ridiculous...
One very minor detail of no military consequence whatsoever - I would have retained the Lee Enfields (preferably fully-stocked and nicely restored No.1 models) for the ceremonial role. Seeing the Guards in their 19th century parade uniforms, complete with bearskins, trying to perform the manual of arms with those little SA80s is just ridiculous...