Loading an M1A with 5 round stripper clips is much faster than taking the magazine out to load it. It was also easier for soldiers to carry stripper clips rather than full magazines. .308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO). Clips from ebay. GoPro Hero 5 in 1080 Superview. Intro footage from U.S. Rifle, Cal. 7.62MM M-14 Operation And Cycle Of Functioning (1960).
