Since I posted this thread only the Marine in the middle is still with us. Last time I spoke with Earl Breeding he said the photo was sort of staged. They were scouting for enemy in the distance when the photo was taken but they sort of paused for the photographer. No big deal. Still a great photo. I have a Scout/Sniper Association version of that rifle built by the Remington custom shop and Brigade Armory. Had it out to the range yesterday. Very accurate rifle. The Marines called it the M700 in Vietnam. Also, known as the M40. Before the M40A1. I've had this rifle since 2006. I use 168 gr. match ammo. Very accurate out to 600 meters. Marines used a heavier bullet and ranged out to 1000 yards on a good day.
EDIT: Some background on Earl Breeding during Khe Sanh.
http://militarytimes.com/citations-m...ipientid=23302
SSA Rifle #798 of 1200
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