HBK
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I have an CAR-97 M-4. It is cool and accurate, but I have heard a lot of negative things about how the M-16 functions in harsh environements. What, in your opinion, is the most reliable long gun? (Semi auto)
Most reliable long gun?
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AK or SKS...
AZTOY
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AK-47
HBK
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M-16s are a bitch to clean, are AKs easier? What about the M-14 or M-1A?
oldfart
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It's really pretty simple to figure out.
Count the number of pieces in an M-16, an M-1, an M-1A, an AK-47 and an SKS. The more parts there are, the more possibilitiies of malfunction. In the U.S. we tend to overengineer things. For our effort, we get very good accuracy in our rifles but an increased probability of problems. The Russian rifles were made with tolerances that allowed all sorts of dirt, grime or mud to be tossed into them with no concern for jamming.
So, if you can guarantee that the rifle will stay clean, the American product is great. But if you think you may have to dig it out of a pile of dirt, go_Russian.
With the Russian, you get reliability. With the American, you get accuracy. Your choice.
Count the number of pieces in an M-16, an M-1, an M-1A, an AK-47 and an SKS. The more parts there are, the more possibilitiies of malfunction. In the U.S. we tend to overengineer things. For our effort, we get very good accuracy in our rifles but an increased probability of problems. The Russian rifles were made with tolerances that allowed all sorts of dirt, grime or mud to be tossed into them with no concern for jamming.
So, if you can guarantee that the rifle will stay clean, the American product is great. But if you think you may have to dig it out of a pile of dirt, go_Russian.
With the Russian, you get reliability. With the American, you get accuracy. Your choice.
Bob R
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Duuuh,
I am right there with Daniel.
bob
I am right there with Daniel.
bob
goalie
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The M16 served me well all over as long as a magazine was in the well and the dust cover closed. Carry it in the desert without a magazine in it and you are pretty much asking for problems.
SquirrelNuts
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Another vote for AK
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M1 Garand
All time Most Reliable Rifle of any type: Lee Enfield
M1 Garand
All time Most Reliable Rifle of any type: Lee Enfield
SquirrelNuts
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I forgot all about my M1 Garand! I still think the AK was designed a little looser than the M1 myself.
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gryphon
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FAL or AK
.45Ruger
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AK or Mauser
556A2
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AK
cool45auto
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SKS
Feanaro
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Garand, good Mauser type and the AK. In no order.
Ala Dan
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The answer is: a REMINGTON 700 in caliber's .243, .25-06, .30-06, or 7m/m magnum
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Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
The answer is: a REMINGTON 700 in caliber's .243, .25-06, .30-06, or 7m/m magnum
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
stevelyn
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Another vote for the Daewoo.
AK in a close second.
AK in a close second.
Neal Bloom
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Another vote for the AK.
Dave Markowitz
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In my experience, it's a toss-up between the AK and the SKS. I have 2 AKs, 1 SKS, and formerly owned an M1 Garand and a Bushmaster Dissipator.
Note that the Mini-14 -- when used with good magazines -- is exceptionally reliable as well. I bought mine used and didn't find out until after shooting 50 rounds that it was missing the gas port bushing. Mini-14 accuracy is another story, however.
Note that the Mini-14 -- when used with good magazines -- is exceptionally reliable as well. I bought mine used and didn't find out until after shooting 50 rounds that it was missing the gas port bushing. Mini-14 accuracy is another story, however.
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