bamaranger
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One reads so much about controlled feed bolts and their desirability for a dangerous game rifle. It would seem then that controlled feed would be ideal for a "combat" bolt as well. Also, the simple, heavy duty parts in the Mauser and Win 70 trigger systems are often applauded as durable and desirable in rough use rifles.
How then, in 1966, did the USMC end up with a push feed action, and the small parts Rem trigger in the Rem M700 (1962) as the basis for the M40 sniper, ......and it continues today? Certainly, the system has proven itself, but I would think that 50 yrs ago, there would have been a huge clamor from old school Corps rifleman for a rifle incorporating the HD features of the Win 70 or something based on a Mauser type controlled action. Heck, Carlos Hathcock shot an old M70 rifle in '06 if I'm not mistaken.
I realize the controlled M70 was gone by 1966, ..........did we go with the Rem by default? Or as in so many things gov't, was it cost? Other.............?
How then, in 1966, did the USMC end up with a push feed action, and the small parts Rem trigger in the Rem M700 (1962) as the basis for the M40 sniper, ......and it continues today? Certainly, the system has proven itself, but I would think that 50 yrs ago, there would have been a huge clamor from old school Corps rifleman for a rifle incorporating the HD features of the Win 70 or something based on a Mauser type controlled action. Heck, Carlos Hathcock shot an old M70 rifle in '06 if I'm not mistaken.
I realize the controlled M70 was gone by 1966, ..........did we go with the Rem by default? Or as in so many things gov't, was it cost? Other.............?