MAS 49-56 in a 2-Gun Match

Published on February 1, 2020
Duration: 11:27

This video details Ian McCollum's experience in a 2-gun match using a MAS 49-56 rifle and Glock 19 pistol. He highlights challenges with the MAS 49-56, including difficult magazine changes, a narrow optic field of view, and a poor trigger. The rifle also experienced a magazine feeding issue. Despite placing 30th out of 40, the video offers practical insights into competition shooting, equipment limitations, and advice for prone shooting in hot climates.

Quick Summary

Ian McCollum faced several challenges with the MAS 49-56 rifle in a 2-gun match, including difficult side-latched magazine changes, a narrow scope field of view, and a poor trigger. He also experienced a magazine feeding issue. For close targets, iron sights proved better than the scope.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: MAS 49-56 in 2-Gun Match
  2. 00:25Stage 1: Rifle Only & Magazine Challenges
  3. 01:22Shooting Positions & Optics Limitations
  4. 02:09MAS 49-56 Magazine Failure
  5. 03:08Stage 2: Pistol & Rifle Transition Issues
  6. 04:23Stage 3: Staircase Prop & Sight Choice
  7. 06:24Stage 4: Table Prop Shooting
  8. 07:42Match Results & Arizona Shooting Advice
  9. 08:08MAS 49-56 Rifle Critique: Trigger & Capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main challenges Ian McCollum faced with the MAS 49-56 rifle in the 2-gun match?

Ian McCollum noted difficulties with the MAS 49-56's side-latched magazines, a narrow field of view on its 4x scope, a poor trigger, and a limited 10-round capacity. He also experienced a magazine feeding failure during the competition.

How did the MAS 49-56's optics and sights perform in the competition?

The MAS 49-56's 4x scope offered a narrow field of view, making target re-acquisition challenging. For closer targets on the staircase prop, Ian found the rifle's iron sights to be more effective than the scope.

What advice is given for shooting prone in hot climates like Arizona?

For competition matches held in hot environments like Arizona, it is advised to wear long sleeves. This protects the shooter's elbows from abrasions caused by gravel when shooting from a prone position.

What are the key differences between the MAS 49-56 and later battle rifles?

Compared to later battle rifles like the FAL or G3, the MAS 49-56 suffers from a poor trigger and a limited 10-round magazine capacity. These factors make it less competitive in modern firearms applications.

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