Here's a short read on the M-14s history, I've read articles before but found it to be a nice refresher on the rifle! Even though the mainstream military retired the M-14, other special units brought the rifle back out of retirement and found it to be a great fit to special operations.
http://strongmail1.multiview.com/tr.../multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=587531521a111
http://strongmail1.multiview.com/tr.../multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=587531521a111