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Hard to beat the KAR 98K Kaiser 8mm rifle cartridge very good precision the Springfield Rifle was based off of the success of the Mauser
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Only Thing the Navy Trained Me with were the M-14, M-1911 and Mossberg 12 Gauge. Now a Marine turned Sailor that was My Immediate Supervisor on Project Timberline trained Me with Several Other Firearms.
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MAJ Don Bigger
PO1 William “Chip“ Nagel—same platforms I was trained on, with the addition of the M16 and Beretta M9. Still have a Mossberg 590SP, 1911, and Beretta 92FS in my personal arsenal (with a few others).
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I have four of the five he listed, but I don't really like his approach -- "you should have this gun because it sets you up for a bunch of other guns." You could just as easily pick one of those other guns on that basis. Historical & military significance are good criteria, but that still doesn't address the question of why you should own them. Ammo availability is a better reason IMO. The best reasons for owning guns are suitability for intended purpose, and the best available match of quality and value.
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Larry is a great guy, but he's wrong on the five guns, even with the bonus.
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Well by that regard we couldninclude the m14 that was one of the first battle rifles created but I do see your point. Though the AK47 is an assault rifle while the M4 is a Carbine and both are cornerstones in their category.
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Capt Gregory Prickett
PFC (Join to see) - you could include the M14/M1A, I just don't think it is as useful as the G3 or FAL (nor as well engineered).
Both the AK and M4/M16 are in the assault weapon / carbine category. Both are short rifles, both use an intermediate-powered cartridge, and both are descendants of the StG44. Neither are battle rifles.
Both the AK and M4/M16 are in the assault weapon / carbine category. Both are short rifles, both use an intermediate-powered cartridge, and both are descendants of the StG44. Neither are battle rifles.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
Capt Gregory Prickett - I agree with your opinion on weapon choice Capt.
However, I am not a big fan of the .223/5.56mm round as a man stopper. But there is so much ammo available, it would be silly not to own a rifle in that caliber. During the zombie apocalypse (or whatever it might be), having readily available ammo is a good thing. That is the only reason I own one.
However, I am not a big fan of the .223/5.56mm round as a man stopper. But there is so much ammo available, it would be silly not to own a rifle in that caliber. During the zombie apocalypse (or whatever it might be), having readily available ammo is a good thing. That is the only reason I own one.
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Capt Gregory Prickett
SMSgt Thor Merich - I certainly have no objection to the 5.56/.223, and would include one in my 4-gun battery as the .22 centerfire rifle. It would probably be the Sig 551A1, if I could find one. That gives you the 5.56mm round, together with an action based off of the AK.
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