When I was "in" I chose to carry the M60 just to have something in .30 cal. The high shooter in the outfit choosing to use a 60, don't think I didn't catch crap for that. What I would have given for a M14. I did then (and still do) consider having to use 5.56 a threat to my longevity. My son loved his M4 so I guess my mental condition is only one generation deep...