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Originally Posted by Canadian Army
The standard weapon issued to the Canadian Rangers (the militia force based in the Arctic) is the Mk 4 Lee-Enfield, first produced in 1939 and out of service with the regular Canadian military since the 1950s. The rifles are being replaced beginning in 2015...with another bolt-action rifle. The only reason the Mk4 is being replaced at all is that spare parts are running out.
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I've got two of the Mk3's here, re-barrelled and optimised for long distance shooting. Now if only I could find the time to get to the range, or a clock tower, whatever.... 
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Originally Posted by HorseSoldier
...I believe there's something that inherently appeals to human being's inner monkey about being able to unleash thunder and lightning on our enemies.
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mmmm, big bang good! 
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
Mors ante pudorem
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