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About LinkBacksIIRC they attribute that to the fact that the 416 has a cold hammer-forged, free-floating barrel.
I've read reports from reputable sources saying that the shorter barreled rifles will give accuracy comparable to that of M4 (14.5" barrels).
M-16A2 5.56mm
M-4 5.56mm
SIG-552 5.56mm
G-3 7.62mm
G-36 5.56mm
AUG 5.56mm
FAMAS 5.56mm
FNC 5.56mm
L-85A2 5.56mm
IMI Galil 5.56mm
AK-47 7.62mm
AK-74 5.56mm
AK-101 5.56mm
AK-103 7.62mm
TKB-517 7.62mm
Not to mention that HK (as well as independent testers) claim to be getting better accuracy than Colt weapons from much shorter barrels than said Colt weapons.Originally Posted by Triple C
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IIRC they attribute that to the fact that the 416 has a cold hammer-forged, free-floating barrel.
I've read reports from reputable sources saying that the shorter barreled rifles will give accuracy comparable to that of M4 (14.5" barrels).
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Quite right Leib, as usual
In Iran people belive pepsi stands for pay each penny save israel. -urmomma158
The Russian Navy is still a threat, but only to those unlucky enough to be Russian sailors.-highsea
No, I didn't think so. I've never thought that the M-16/M-4 family was anything but a great weapons system, but I know that the 416 family has made some improvements. The Army/Marines have invested a lot in the M-16/M-4, and unless the 416 family can by seamlessly integrated into the supply chain, I would not expect the 416 to be issued to anyone but SO forces.
That’s what I thought. I always though the M-16/M-4 style weapons looked the most comfortable to carry and fire. Weapons that have the magazine in the stock behind the trigger seem awkward to me, but that’s just my opinion.
Mmm...I thought the "problems" were related to the direct impingement gas operation which gave the weapon problems when the chamber got wet or dirty?
This is a very tricky question.
I myself would say that my personal favorite is the AK-47. No, it's not because I think the M-16 will crap out on me, or any of that other Vietnam-era ridiculousness. It has to do mostly with the fact that, while the M-16 series is very accurate, the AK-47 is cheap, easy to maintain and has (to my knowledge) superior killing power--if the bullet hits. However, it lacks accuracy and--from what I hear--is very uncomfortable to fire. The modern M-16's (M-16A2, M-16A4 and so on) are still very good weapons, don't get me wrong. It's very comftorable, accurate and customizable.
Only weapon I would rate higher is probably the FN-FAL. It's just as accurate as the M-16 and just as powerful and prolific, if not more so, than the AK. I particularly like the L1A1.
Overall, this is a very tricky question, IMHO. I suppose it boils down to personal preference. And keep in mind, I don't have experence firing these weapons. I'm only working off what I have heard and learned.
Not being a 'gun guy' either, I also rely on personal experience, and about the only three weapons I have any experience with are various marks of M-16, the G-3, and the absolutely superior M-4.
That's what I want, and in almost any circumstances imaginable. It's THAT good.
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- George Orwell
1) The FAL is a main battlefield rifle and not an assault rifle.(although shorty versions might be looked at as an assault rifle.
2) With very few exceptions, any M16 family rifle, off the shelf/out of the box, will shoot tighter groups than an FAL.
With that being said, the rifle I would chose to go into battle with would be the FAL as when all the factors, that are important to me, are compared, the FAL is the rifle that comes out on top.
The AK 47/74 family did not seem too uncomfortable to shoot as long as it had a decent compensator and the stock fits you. You can get one chambered for the .223/5.56 and it is a hoot to shoot. Unfortunately they are semi auto only.
Thus why I did not pick it as my favorite Assault Rifle. :-) But that was a mistake on my part, I did not elaborate on the difference. And thank you for the information.
I picked the SIG for a couple of reasons,it's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and I'm as much a SIGaholic as Lieb is an HKholic,they're both habit forming.
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That they most certainly are.
"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes." G-Man
I'd take the M-4.
I would take the new C-7 so I don't have to take my gloves off in the cold.
close range Ak 47 ( up to 200 m).
funny how we choose an assult rifle, but most solgers can,t do such thing, they do with what they are issued with, i,m 99% sure i,d be just fine with any rifle on the list, you just learn limitation of it, and use it the way it performs best. the best weapon is the one between your ears
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" B. Franklin
just noticed, in the poll ak74 has 5,56. no ak 74 was chambered for .223, it is always 5,45x39, if it is 5,56 than it isn,t ak74
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