Thread: NZ Defence Force to buy 82 new high-tech rifles for $4 million

Originally Posted by Rushy

I saw it many times when I was serving. We whooped the Aussies, Brits and the Yanks in speed and accuracy on a number of occasions.

Anyone can develop the skill to shoot well but the focus and discipline to shoot well while shit is happening is the result of good training and frequent practise. I was hitting the 1800 yard target well with my .338 at the Toby shoot but I am not so sure anymore that I would have been able to if it was returning fire and the buggers mates were out flanking me.

And how many times have our fly boys won the find the sub contests with some antiquated old Andovers. Pass the parcel with ancient C130's that flew in looking like it had been used as a hay barn, only to be cleaned up and win the prettiest contest too. Everyone wanted the flying kiwis to go up against them in slow old Skyhawkes because they knew the guys in the hot seat would test them. Our Navy and Army did the same.

Going to be good when the lads on the ground get their new kit. I guarantee they will get way more out of them than they were designed for.

Other examples of professionals usually being beaten by amateurs, top marching girl teams cannot be beaten by any military, hobbyist woodworkers will beat a builder for fit and finish, show animal nutters will beat a farmer for animal presentation, ... I know who I'd want to fight a war, build a multi story and produce animals for the table.