Weapns MTX in Iraq

[Stan]

Hey Carl !
Sorry to hear that your organization doesn't take things very seriously over there. The Estonian units have had the same problems for 9 rotations now: weapons for 6 to 7 people at any given time.

We decided as far back as 2002, to merely "Establish Mechanical Zero" for all M-4 users. Rear sight (Rotate and align the windage indicator (peep sight to center) and Front sight, rotate the sight post up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the top of the sight post well.

What this does is establish "zero" starting at 25 meters, and will be set up to about 300 meters AKA - battlesight zero. In plain old GI speak, this means that all your average shots will be within a 9 inch circle at ranges from 25 to about 300 meters.

It's then up to each individual to test fire several 3-round groups and see just how bad he's off target (assuming that interests him).

It's that, or you will have to (each and every morning) adjust your weapon only to have it readjusted the following day by another.

That's OK if you have the time to do so.

You best keep the M-4 clean, or the sight problems will be your least.

Good luck, God Speed and Regards, Stan