SMLE
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This is not meant to be a discussion of the merits, or lack thereof, of the M16 rifle, or the 5.56mm cartridge. This is my personal take on the simple fact that, for better or worse, that is what the US Military uses.
So what is the ultimate rifle for an Appleseed shooter or "Citizen Militia"?
Ask the US Army and Marine Corps. It's an AR15 set up as close as possible to an issue M16A2/A4.
Why the AR?
Logistics. That ALL. Plain old logistics. Commonality of ammunition, magazines, parts, accessories, maintenance and support. When GI Joe starts actually packing a SCAR in 6.8 SPC or some other rifle and caliber combo, THEN and only then would THAT rifle be the Citizen Militia's choice.
So what if you think the AR platform sucks? Or that the 5.56mm cartridge sucks?
You're not alone. BUT. As long as the 5.56mm in an AR is the standard issue of the US Armed Forces, that is the rifle and round that the Citizen Militia should have.
That's MY $0.02 worth of free opinion, YMMV.
Good shooting.
So what is the ultimate rifle for an Appleseed shooter or "Citizen Militia"?
Ask the US Army and Marine Corps. It's an AR15 set up as close as possible to an issue M16A2/A4.
Why the AR?
Logistics. That ALL. Plain old logistics. Commonality of ammunition, magazines, parts, accessories, maintenance and support. When GI Joe starts actually packing a SCAR in 6.8 SPC or some other rifle and caliber combo, THEN and only then would THAT rifle be the Citizen Militia's choice.
So what if you think the AR platform sucks? Or that the 5.56mm cartridge sucks?
You're not alone. BUT. As long as the 5.56mm in an AR is the standard issue of the US Armed Forces, that is the rifle and round that the Citizen Militia should have.
That's MY $0.02 worth of free opinion, YMMV.
Good shooting.