Just about every gun is obsolete in some way.
Bolt guns went from prime combat weapons to second-ine snipers, thanks to semi-auto rifles emerging.
wheel guns went from cavlary guns to collectors or cheap CCW guns, thanks to semi-auto pistols emerging
big-caliber rifles like the FAL/G3, M14, etc. became designated marksmen rifles that are still being slowly phased out if they havent already, thanks to intermediate-caliber assault rifles.
The shotgun went from being the prime jungle/entry/CQB weapon to being just an entry/specialized munitions shooter, thanks to SMGs
ball rounds are being exchanged for spitzer types in even the smaller-caliber SMGs and pistols.
aluminum and steel alloys are being replaced by plastic-oriented polymers
traditional gas systems are facing a challenge from HKs new piston design
bullpups are coming out more and more, although they still havent shown any edge over the traditional styles
even the current M16s, AKs, etc. are obsolete, given the new designs under testing recently.
but the Winchester 30-30 will still drop a deer. The AK's simplicity is still compared to even the most advanced rifles in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The 7.62x54R is still around, as is alot of other calibers, and they're still killing alot of people. seeing an M14 in field use isnt uncommon, despite it being 60 years old.
and for the love of God, how long has the Browning .50 been around again?
Bolt guns went from prime combat weapons to second-ine snipers, thanks to semi-auto rifles emerging.
wheel guns went from cavlary guns to collectors or cheap CCW guns, thanks to semi-auto pistols emerging
big-caliber rifles like the FAL/G3, M14, etc. became designated marksmen rifles that are still being slowly phased out if they havent already, thanks to intermediate-caliber assault rifles.
The shotgun went from being the prime jungle/entry/CQB weapon to being just an entry/specialized munitions shooter, thanks to SMGs
ball rounds are being exchanged for spitzer types in even the smaller-caliber SMGs and pistols.
aluminum and steel alloys are being replaced by plastic-oriented polymers
traditional gas systems are facing a challenge from HKs new piston design
bullpups are coming out more and more, although they still havent shown any edge over the traditional styles
even the current M16s, AKs, etc. are obsolete, given the new designs under testing recently.
but the Winchester 30-30 will still drop a deer. The AK's simplicity is still compared to even the most advanced rifles in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The 7.62x54R is still around, as is alot of other calibers, and they're still killing alot of people. seeing an M14 in field use isnt uncommon, despite it being 60 years old.
and for the love of God, how long has the Browning .50 been around again?