Comments for A little Gunner Zen - Bradley-lite.

A little Gunner Zen - Bradley-lite.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:42:55 -0600

A little fun in the sun for a sailor, shooting his Bushmaster, just like a Bradley Gunner. Well, without the TOWs, the personal protection, fancy sights (unless that bulbous thing there behind the gun is feeding a screen on the gun) and the rather large chassis it's all attached to....

Comment from Old Fat Sailor on 2008-11-27

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:24:54 -0600

As an old .50 gunner the ergonomics are obviously all wrong: ( maybe not for the Jarhead breech hunch) no way to lean back hanging on the spades, the poor boy can't see overthe thing.

Comment from BillT on 2008-11-27

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:52:18 -0600

He looks like he's vaguely afraid of it -- loud noisy metal thingy nervous.

I'd be hunched into it, trying to push it closer to the target.

Somebody else's turn? %$#@! you -- getcher own gun...

Comment from Pat on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:35:45 -0600

I haven't laid eyes on a KBA, so I'm not 100% sure but I would put money on the 2 being totally different.
The KBA is a gas operated cannon derived from the TRW 6025 "Bushmaster" The Hughes/MDHC/Boeing/ATK M242 Bushmaster is electrically powered with the breech bolt and carrier driven back and forth on a track assy by a chain. The KBA fires 600 RPM while the M242 is set up with three rates of fire: single shot, 100RPM and 200 RPM. They can both use the same 25 x 137mm ammo.

Comment from Boquisucio on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:43:50 -0600

If memory is not skippin' my noggin', the chain gun currently used by the Bradley, was originally developed by Oerlikon as their KBA Multipurpose Naval Mount.

Comment from DL Sly on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:57:26 -0600

I was whelped right, John, despite the fabrications Bill may try to foist upon you.
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Comment from Vaughn on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:49:58 -0600

I agree with most of these comments, It does look like he really aint into shooting that massive thing.

Id be all geeked out.

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Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:32:15 -0600

And I'd take a turn or three in the harness of that bangstick then whine, piss, bitch and moan when it was no longer my turn.

And that, Sly, is a *correct* attitude.

Comment from DL Sly on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:21:16 -0600

Nah, that's the look of "missed it by *that* much".
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And I'd take a turn or three in the harness of that bangstick then whine, piss, bitch and moan when it was no longer my turn.

Comment from Argent on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:10:27 -0600

Might just be a photo op shot where it seems no-one is ever allowed to look like they enjoy their job.

Or he might be concentrating.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:09:01 -0600

I'm with you, Corporal Mongo. Put me in that harness, and I'll have nice, big, predator smile spread all over my face.

Comment from Cpl Mongo on 2008-11-26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:05:01 -0600

He looks boored. Give a Jarhead a toy like that and he'll be leaning into it with a scowl on his face, a cigar clamped between his teeth, and a hard .... well, you know what I mean. Shure wish we had boom sticks like that when I was on sea duty. "Prepare to repel boarders, starboard side aft!" would have sounded a lot better with something other than a fire hose in your hands.