What "Battle" Rifle

[HorseSoldier]

Why are M14s such forgotten /disregarded weapons?

Subjective pluses or minuses of the M14 aside, you can't seem to swing a dead cat on the internet without accidentally hitting a dozen guys who will tell you the M14/M1A is the current state of the art military rifle, cure for cancer, way to fix troubled marriages, and the true key to grilling a really good steak.

 

[HorseSoldier]

I don't know how many IDF you talk to, but the ones that help me with my hebrew say the opposite. They mostly prefer the tavor over both. Those I talk to include people who get called out to have rocks thrown at them, tank drivers, some stationed in the golan heights, and some engineers. Maybe you've been talking to the euro-israelis.

Or your huge sample size is skewed by the guys who get a Galil whether they wanted it or not (since your list includes PDW schleppers like tank crews) and some wishful thinking (Tavor).

The basic reality remains the same, though -- the IDF shooters use AR-15 derived weapons. The Galil is for guys who need a weapon for self defense, not the offensive use of a rifle or cabine against the bad guys.

 

[mrmeval]

horse soldier
Subjective pluses or minuses of the M14 aside, you can't seem to swing a dead cat on the internet without accidentally hitting a dozen guys who will tell you the M14/M1A is the current state of the art military rifle, cure for cancer, way to fix troubled marriages, and the true key to grilling a really good steak.

I hear it makes a good long pig BBQ.

 

[possum]

it depends on the budget i guess, but if you could afford any of the above i would say the ar for many reasons and my second choice would be the ak.

 

[KINGMAX]

Why a Mosin Nagant RNB65 ??

Why did you chose a Mosin Nagant for a battle rifle. it would be hard to lay much suppression file w/ a Mosin Nagant .

It is one heck of a sniper rifle for it's time, but that has past. It does carry alot of history. The Mosin Nagant is one of my favorite to collect, last count - I own eight of them, still looking for more. I look for something different in each of them. My last one was all chrome w/ a laminated stock.

My selection of a 'Battle Rifle' would be an AK47. REASON: Cost is within most budgets. Plenty of repair parts if you ever need them. AMMO - it at one time was cheap and plenty for all to stock up on, no more. But if you happen to find yourself in a true 'War Zone', the AK will be there as well, along w/ any ammount of ammo to go along w/ the rifle.