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An M16 or AR15 is not a battle rifle. It is by definition a combat carbine.
A battle rifle-Battle rifles are full-powered rifles, full-length, fully automatic or semi-automatic rifles that have been adopted by a nation's military.
A carbine-The AR-15 is a carbine. Despite the fact that the US Military classifies the similar M16 as a rifle since it mounts to the shoulder, the AR-15 fits the exact definition of a carbine. A carbine is a type of rifle that is lighter and easier to handle than other traditional options. Smaller caliber cartridge.
The best battle rifles of the 20th century were M-1Garands, M14’s, FNFALs. They were full length and full calibered. Some would argue the British Enfield, Springfield 03-a3, Mosin Nagant, Swiss K31 and Mauser 98 were the best. But I will look at the 2 types differently as one group is semi or full auto while the other was bolt action.
After using both carbines and battle rifles in a combat zone. There is a major difference with both having pros and cons.
Carbines Pros-Lighter weight, ammo weight, lighter recoil, accessory availability, faster firing capabilities, capacity, engagement speed.
Cons-Underpowered, dependability, durability, accuracy.
Battle Rifles Pros-dependability, sight radius, accuracy.
Cons- Heavy, capacity, ammo weight, accessories, slow handling, engagement speed.
When politicians decide what a combat soldier should use, it always goes downhill.
We found out in Afghanistan that it’s hard to engage an enemy at 800 meters with a carbine that is rated for 600 meter effective ranges.
Use the gun that you need for the job you need done.
A battle rifle-Battle rifles are full-powered rifles, full-length, fully automatic or semi-automatic rifles that have been adopted by a nation's military.
A carbine-The AR-15 is a carbine. Despite the fact that the US Military classifies the similar M16 as a rifle since it mounts to the shoulder, the AR-15 fits the exact definition of a carbine. A carbine is a type of rifle that is lighter and easier to handle than other traditional options. Smaller caliber cartridge.
The best battle rifles of the 20th century were M-1Garands, M14’s, FNFALs. They were full length and full calibered. Some would argue the British Enfield, Springfield 03-a3, Mosin Nagant, Swiss K31 and Mauser 98 were the best. But I will look at the 2 types differently as one group is semi or full auto while the other was bolt action.
After using both carbines and battle rifles in a combat zone. There is a major difference with both having pros and cons.
Carbines Pros-Lighter weight, ammo weight, lighter recoil, accessory availability, faster firing capabilities, capacity, engagement speed.
Cons-Underpowered, dependability, durability, accuracy.
Battle Rifles Pros-dependability, sight radius, accuracy.
Cons- Heavy, capacity, ammo weight, accessories, slow handling, engagement speed.
When politicians decide what a combat soldier should use, it always goes downhill.
We found out in Afghanistan that it’s hard to engage an enemy at 800 meters with a carbine that is rated for 600 meter effective ranges.
Use the gun that you need for the job you need done.
