How do you carry around a heavy gun? Am I just lazy?

[Nortus]

Hitting the gym's always nice...

Also... during the down times you don't have to be holding/slinging your weapon all the time. Try putting it down or something. Last game I was pretty fatigued with my M4 as well, but then again I had a bum wrist... but I guess you just gotta get used to it.

[Rumpel Felt]

Originally Posted by manchovie

just thank god you dont need to lug my beastly L96 around, if the weight wont get you the awkwardness of a 5ft long gun will (good old silencer). it used to hurt but not anymore, dont worry about how heavy it ends up being, you'll get used to it unless it's totally ludicrous (alex's sr15 with the massive nv scope :P)

Same boat as you, I have a bipod too though. It's soooooooo sexy, but I'm looking to sell it.

[Predator]

My metal SR16 is a beast too when fully loaded.. you get use to it as well ,but also, keep in mind of what accessories to attach for the tactical situation that calls for it..

[CDN_Stalker]

I'm used to lugging my 20lbs of webbing, my 14lb M24 and my ~10lb MP5 around all the time (AT the same time). A sling really helps, but a 1" wide 3 point still cuts into the shoulder muscle a fair bit. You'd want to spread the wieght out more, such as make a 2" wide padded section in it where it sits on your shoulder. I also found that adding a vertical front grip to my MP5 helps with relieving some of the aches I'd get from carrying it ready, but not in shooting position. My right wrist would be sore as anything end of the day from supporting the gun, but the vertical grip has greatly helped carrying it in this manner and taken some of the wieght off my right hand.

[Starlight]

Originally Posted by bruce

Try taking an Advil before the game starts. I find that it helps with my muscle aches. I'm also 40 years old. :grin:

I do that just to get out of bed. I'm also 40, somehow 20 years just blew past really quickly. :nod:

[Freedom Fighter]

Originally Posted by v82slo

Yeah, I have it on a sling and it hurts my neck.

LOL Once I finished upgrading my full metal M60 Long I'll let you carry it around for a round and then your gun will feel like a feather after that :twisted:

[keg057]

lol after hauling around a full metal m60 you wont need to go to the gym for a week.

[Nocturnal]

hrm back in the day when i had the Full metal M16, i didnt have much trouble lugging it around during gameplay but after the game i was tired all over, but i soon got used to it untill i sold it! *doh* haha

anyway these were the specs
TM M16A2 Based
G&G M5 RAS unit
DTP Metal body
CA carry handle
8.4v 2400mah battery
(whole bunch of internal upgrades done by illusion)

also had a G&P QD Full metal M203 on it just for looks but i never took it out on the field with the gun because i didnt have a shell for it =P

anyway, carrying that gun was great. great workout. im only 5'6 and its pretty damn long haha. *i did not use a sling!* well i had one but i didnt use it, i just carried my baby from the handle or over my shoulder =)

v82slo, keep playing more.. just like a gym routine your body will get used to the playing conditions.

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haha.. everytime i see your avatar i think you are some crazy pizza chef xD i think its the hat and the brick background.. hehe

[Nocturnal]

Freedom Fighter -!
haha.. everytime i see your avatar i think you are some crazy pizza chef xD i think its the hat and the brick background.. hehe

[infernal]

Originally Posted by Nortus

Hitting the gym's always nice...

exactly my thoughts... get your pudgy ass into shape :cheers: