1. AK47 I don't own one and don't plan on it and I really don't care for
the rifle. But, history has proven this a THE combat rifle for the last
century
2. M16; I train with this rifle and own an AR15. It has a purpose, but I won't consider taking it into combat.
3. Lee-Enfield SMLE; I own several versions of this rifle and it is effective.
4. G 3 The G3 is of the same flavor as the US M14 and the French FN FAL. It's a great rifle.
Compared to the M-16/M4 or AK-47/74/104:
Advantages:
The 7.62x51 has more killing power, greater range, and an ammunition commonality with the 7.62 machine guns in service
Sturdy and heavy, doesn't break when used to smash stuff
More accurate at long range
Disadvantages:
Heavy with a full magazine
Only 20 rounds in a magazine
Difficult to fire accurately in burst or auto
Greater time between follow up shots in single shot mode
Long
5. FN FAL; I own this rifle and the FN 49 I really like this rifle and this is one of personal choices for a combat rifle.
6. Mauser M98; Great rifle! I own several and have all most every version.
7. Steyr AUG; I don't own one and haven't shot one. There seems to be little history and I don't feel it has proven itself to be a 10 top combat rifle. I feel its only real claim to fame is that it is the 1st bull pup rifle used by a military.
8. 1903 Springfield; Great Rifle! It’s a Mauser!!
9. Sturmgewehr 44; I don't own one. I would love to. I haven't shot one. I seen and heard it shoot. I think it is on the wrong list. This should be on the top ten machine guns. Not combat rifles.
10. M14; Great rifle. Limited use!! Not in service very long.
1. AK; Time proven, used all over the world by almost everyone.
2. Mauser 98; Time proven, used all over the world by almost everyone. Later used as the basis for bench rest shooting. Also, used by professional hunters in Africa.
3. Mosin Nagant 1891/30; Used by poorly trained Soviets and held off the Great German War machine. This is not a great rifle, but has a place in history.
4. FN FAL; Effect rifle and time proven design. Still has a place on most battle fronts today.
5. HK G3; I own one. This is the Mercedes of the combat rifles! This rifle set the standard for combat rifles for the last century.
6. M1 Garand; The rifle set the standard for combat rifles for the 1st half of the last century.
7. SKS; Decent rifle. It equipped most communist countries for the 1st half of the last century. Easily used for lesser trained soldiers.
8. Tokarev SVT-40; Good Rifle. I like mine. It is accurate, reliable, and fun to shoot. This rifle beat back the German war machine.
9. Lee-Enfield SMLE; Good rifle. This rifle is effective and easy to shoot, used all over the world in lots of skirmishes.
10. M16; It is an ok rifle. I really don't considerate it an effective combat rifle other than the fact it went head to head with the AK and SKS rifles which are both top ten combat rifles.
2. M16; I train with this rifle and own an AR15. It has a purpose, but I won't consider taking it into combat.
3. Lee-Enfield SMLE; I own several versions of this rifle and it is effective.
4. G 3 The G3 is of the same flavor as the US M14 and the French FN FAL. It's a great rifle.
Compared to the M-16/M4 or AK-47/74/104:
Advantages:
The 7.62x51 has more killing power, greater range, and an ammunition commonality with the 7.62 machine guns in service
Sturdy and heavy, doesn't break when used to smash stuff
More accurate at long range
Disadvantages:
Heavy with a full magazine
Only 20 rounds in a magazine
Difficult to fire accurately in burst or auto
Greater time between follow up shots in single shot mode
Long
5. FN FAL; I own this rifle and the FN 49 I really like this rifle and this is one of personal choices for a combat rifle.
6. Mauser M98; Great rifle! I own several and have all most every version.
7. Steyr AUG; I don't own one and haven't shot one. There seems to be little history and I don't feel it has proven itself to be a 10 top combat rifle. I feel its only real claim to fame is that it is the 1st bull pup rifle used by a military.
8. 1903 Springfield; Great Rifle! It’s a Mauser!!
9. Sturmgewehr 44; I don't own one. I would love to. I haven't shot one. I seen and heard it shoot. I think it is on the wrong list. This should be on the top ten machine guns. Not combat rifles.
10. M14; Great rifle. Limited use!! Not in service very long.
My top 10 list of combat rifles.
1. AK; Time proven, used all over the world by almost everyone.
2. Mauser 98; Time proven, used all over the world by almost everyone. Later used as the basis for bench rest shooting. Also, used by professional hunters in Africa.
3. Mosin Nagant 1891/30; Used by poorly trained Soviets and held off the Great German War machine. This is not a great rifle, but has a place in history.
4. FN FAL; Effect rifle and time proven design. Still has a place on most battle fronts today.
5. HK G3; I own one. This is the Mercedes of the combat rifles! This rifle set the standard for combat rifles for the last century.
6. M1 Garand; The rifle set the standard for combat rifles for the 1st half of the last century.
7. SKS; Decent rifle. It equipped most communist countries for the 1st half of the last century. Easily used for lesser trained soldiers.
8. Tokarev SVT-40; Good Rifle. I like mine. It is accurate, reliable, and fun to shoot. This rifle beat back the German war machine.
9. Lee-Enfield SMLE; Good rifle. This rifle is effective and easy to shoot, used all over the world in lots of skirmishes.
10. M16; It is an ok rifle. I really don't considerate it an effective combat rifle other than the fact it went head to head with the AK and SKS rifles which are both top ten combat rifles.
i think the mosin nagant was somewhat under rated in your review. i personaly own one. it may be a bit heavy with a slower firing rate however it has exelent stoping power, good range if you are a decent shot, can be purchased for around $100 or so, and it is one of the most reliable and durable guns i have ever owned.
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the M14 is a great rifle with greater precision as chosen by snipers Snipers
ReplyDeleteThe FN FAL is not French. FN is Belgian. Also the G3 is actually short for a battle rifle. At 40'' It is right around the same length as the M16. In comparison the FAL is 43 inches long and the M14 is 45'' long.
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