Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter
My 1st centerfire rifle was a SMLE with a cannister of 400 cordite rounds tossed in for $40.

It was the same rig my grandfather carried at Gallipoli in the all by 3 survivors, 18th Battalion 100 years ago.

The .303 has an astonishing record.


I am in awe of your grandfather and that unit. That battle isn't much known in the states, but it should be. It ranks as one of the fiercest in history.

Originally Posted by Mannlicher
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.