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Those M14's were heavy weren't they?
Yes, as I recall about 11 or 12 pounds, then add a 20-round full magazine and you're talking weight.
The replacement M-16 was much lighter, but it lacked the ballistic power of the M-14. Two different calibers, .308 [or 7.62x51 NATO) in the M-14 and 5.56mm in the M-16.
The M-14 could punch through a moderate size tree, but that same tree would simply absorb the 5.56 bullet.
The M-14 was designed off of the old M-1 WWII battle rifle, which was superior to the German 98 Mauser in fire power, but the M-14 was inadequate for jungle warfare or urban warfare.
All of these statements are my opinions, but I'm pretty sure I'm right on most of the details.
I had to requalify my Marksman ribbon while stationed in Wiesbaden Germany in the Air Farce in 1968! I had to do it with the M-14 and remember they had a Wood stock, unlike the M-16 Mattel rifle! Big difference in weight!
More recoil too, but I loved that rifle. I have the civilian version from Springfield, called the M1A1. I take it out about every 2 or 3 months to re-bruise my shoulder. 😆