what is the best assault rifle?
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Ph33nix said:
As far as I remember, the XM8 failed because it was very expensive. I couldnt find the weight of the XM8, but I'm sure it was less than 4kg's(which is the weight of an M16 loaded).
Anyway, I think I'd choose one of the newer generation AK's such as the 107 or 103 or the AEK-972(5.56x45 variant of the AEK-971). They're built on a similar system as the AK-47, but more accurate and, in the AK-107's case, a higher rate of fire. I may not have ever fired one, or ever will fire one, but they do seem like fantastic rifles.
I didn't realise this thread was exclusive for people with vast knowledge on assault rifles. I guess I will be leaving.Evil Koala said:
If you like that you'll love this...Connor Lonske said:
OT: I have to go with the entire AK family. You have an extremely reliable weapon that can be used in any condition that packs a big punch. Even though the Ak47 lacks accuracy, other models like the AK74 have improved accuracy.
If I had to pick something more NATO I would probably have to go with the Scar, or G36, or XM8, or well anything other than an M4.
My penis. Oh yes, I went there. Having been at an all boys boarding school from grade 7-12, it's hard to rub off the desire to make silly comments most people over 18 don't find funny. But anyway, I would say the best assault rifle of all time would be the AK-47. It's really the universal gun. When you think of a non-pistol gun, you think of the AK-47. Apparently they go for about $50 on the black market in the Middle East.
If I went into battle though, I wouldn't want the Ross Rifle. For those of you outside Canada, or who didn't have Alberta's premium Xtreme education system, the Ross Rifle was TERRIBLE. Snipers loved it, but when charging across no-man's land with a long and heavy rifle, regular soldiers HATED it. It all starts with the British, who's Lee-Enfield rifle was the best in the world at the time (around WWI). The government didn't like the idea of using British weapons, so enlisted the services of some guy who's last name was Ross. They wanted to make a Canadian rifle that was shorter, less expensive, and lighter than the Lee-Enfield. Instead, they got the Ross rifle, which was longer, more expensive, and heavier than the Lee-Enfield. It was the gun of choice for snipers, but everyone else hated it. Soldiers would pick up the Lee-Enfields of fallen British soldiers. Eventually, this was disallowed, and anyone caught with a Lee-Enfield would have some kind of punishment, I don't know what. That was a fairly silly chapter in Canadian history. The government also used cardboard boots to to combat trech foot. Ok they didn't even think of trenchfoot, so they weren't quite that silly, but that doesn't reduce the stupidity by very much.
If I went into battle though, I wouldn't want the Ross Rifle. For those of you outside Canada, or who didn't have Alberta's premium Xtreme education system, the Ross Rifle was TERRIBLE. Snipers loved it, but when charging across no-man's land with a long and heavy rifle, regular soldiers HATED it. It all starts with the British, who's Lee-Enfield rifle was the best in the world at the time (around WWI). The government didn't like the idea of using British weapons, so enlisted the services of some guy who's last name was Ross. They wanted to make a Canadian rifle that was shorter, less expensive, and lighter than the Lee-Enfield. Instead, they got the Ross rifle, which was longer, more expensive, and heavier than the Lee-Enfield. It was the gun of choice for snipers, but everyone else hated it. Soldiers would pick up the Lee-Enfields of fallen British soldiers. Eventually, this was disallowed, and anyone caught with a Lee-Enfield would have some kind of punishment, I don't know what. That was a fairly silly chapter in Canadian history. The government also used cardboard boots to to combat trech foot. Ok they didn't even think of trenchfoot, so they weren't quite that silly, but that doesn't reduce the stupidity by very much.
I was just about to say that The F2000 always makes me feel warm and fuzzy.TheSapphireKnight said:If you like that you'll love this...Connor Lonske said:
I suppose given that Kalashnikova sat down and thought about every battle he'd ever fought while designing the AKM, it's gonna be the most suitable weapon for most combat situations, so probably one of the updated AKs... Even if the F2000 is just so damn sexy. I'm no gun nut, I have hardly any idea how they work and I'm a terrible marksman but, well... Just look at it. Like black granite sculpted with a massive hard on for sci fi looking stuff.
I'd probably say either the AK-47 or AK-74. The 74 uses the 5.45x39mm round, so I think it would be more accurate. I might actually want a battle rifle if I were headed into battle, like the H&K G3, FN FAL, or FN SCAR-H
AK-74. the rifle is superior to any others on the market (if using Nato rounds, regular sized rounds for an AK-74/47 are larger and designed to kill, Nato rounds are designed to maim, thus removing 10 other people from the battlefield at the same time)
AK-74 is an updated AK-47 that is virtually incapable of jamming, and it's parts are less likely to break. the barrel is steel, unlike the standard M-16 A1 or the G-36/MX8 barrel. (Steel Barrels are superior to whatever aluminum alloy they use in the M-16s)
AK-74 is an updated AK-47 that is virtually incapable of jamming, and it's parts are less likely to break. the barrel is steel, unlike the standard M-16 A1 or the G-36/MX8 barrel. (Steel Barrels are superior to whatever aluminum alloy they use in the M-16s)
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