Successful re-Strawing

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by John Sabato

In December of 1967, the supply sergeant in my basic training company (E-7-2) at Fort Bragg, NC...You weren't allowed to depart after completing basic training until your rifle passed the final cleanliness inspection.

I was in Platoon 1092 in Dec 1969 - If you didn't qualify, you got recycled. Final Inspection, I had a bird colonel with white gloves inspect my M14. When he came in front of me, my hand slipped coming to 'port arms'...He said, "You want to try that again, son???"... I got it right the second time, but my company commander was looking bullets at me...

Those locking lugs around the chamber were a PITA to get clean...