I remember reading about the SLR "bitch gun" from a few different sources. Apparently also referred to as a "break gun" as it was used to break contact through superior firepower if the SAS patrol was engaged when they weren't planning to be, as they were always outnumbered if they weren't the ones doing the ambushing. Allegedly they had a brief friendly fire incident with an American SF unit due to mistaken identity on both sides. After they worked out what was going on and the dust settled, an American officer came over an demand led to see how they were carrying an M2 with them in such thick Bush. Turns out several short barreled 308s on full auto at close range sounds a bit like a .50
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