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If only one para-military weapon, which one?
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brian45auto
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krag carbine.
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Split the difference in ammo size/weight and go with an M-4 style carbine in 6.8 SPC or one in 6.5 Grendel. The ergonomics of the M-4 style carbine makes it a smooth tool to use. If you get the Barrett REC-7 you're getting a top of the line firearm that uses a bullet bigger than the .223/5.56 ammo. And a REC-7, like an AK, is piston operated too. You can't go wrong at all and you get a good rifle that gives you decent distance/range with which to engage a target and still be effective for hunting game too.
If I was to buy a military style rifle it would be a 50BMG. I am not a fan of modern military style rifles but I would like to have a 50BMG because of its long range ability and that it was invented by one of my personal hero's, the great John Moses Browning!
If I was to get another military rifle other than the 50BMG it would be a Sharps in 45/70.
If I was to get another military rifle other than the 50BMG it would be a Sharps in 45/70.
M1A Scout with Aimpoint Micro optic
AR-15 from Colt, Bravo Company, or Daniel Defense with your choice of optic.
FN SCAR 17 with your choice of optic
AR in 7.62x51mm by Knights Armament, Noveske, or LaRue
FALs...maybe. 18" barrel, top rail, fix the handguards to handle the heat, fix the trigger, ambi safety, change the grip. It needs many modifications while the others are good to go out of the box.
Garand...no. It's fun to have, but stay with a magazine fed weapon for obvious reasons. If the reasons are not obvious, carry on. I'm not going to argue with your choice and would accept your assistance in a situation.
Just remember, the optic makes the gun. Iron sights are fine, but a quality optic will make the gun better. They are worth the price if the reticle meets the criteria for your mission.
If you have NO idea what to get, then just get an AR-15 with a rail on the frame (free floating rail/forearm may give you better accuracy). Add mags, optic, sling and you're done. Example rifles include the Colt 6920 and Bravo Company Mid-Length Mod 0.
If you go with an alternative AR-15 caliber such as 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel, research magazines to determine which brand is most reliable.
AR-15 from Colt, Bravo Company, or Daniel Defense with your choice of optic.
FN SCAR 17 with your choice of optic
AR in 7.62x51mm by Knights Armament, Noveske, or LaRue
FALs...maybe. 18" barrel, top rail, fix the handguards to handle the heat, fix the trigger, ambi safety, change the grip. It needs many modifications while the others are good to go out of the box.
Garand...no. It's fun to have, but stay with a magazine fed weapon for obvious reasons. If the reasons are not obvious, carry on. I'm not going to argue with your choice and would accept your assistance in a situation.
Just remember, the optic makes the gun. Iron sights are fine, but a quality optic will make the gun better. They are worth the price if the reticle meets the criteria for your mission.
If you have NO idea what to get, then just get an AR-15 with a rail on the frame (free floating rail/forearm may give you better accuracy). Add mags, optic, sling and you're done. Example rifles include the Colt 6920 and Bravo Company Mid-Length Mod 0.
If you go with an alternative AR-15 caliber such as 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel, research magazines to determine which brand is most reliable.
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I just noticed this:
You have a serious problem of minimal gunitis. You must correct the situation immediately.
...cannot justify the expense...
You have a serious problem of minimal gunitis. You must correct the situation immediately.
plumbernater
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This is not a military weapon but is designed after the M 14 and that is the mini 14. Get the factory 20 or 30 round magazines and they go bang every time. Carbine for easy carry 223 cal. ammo all around. If bigger is better Garand or M14, And my main stay 1903 A3. Remember all rounds are compaired to the 30-06
One of the very basic mistakes made is comparing apples and oranges.
.30 cal piston guns are exactly what did create intermediate direct impingement carbines. They may be able to shoot a .30 caliber bullet, but they have the disadvantage of higher recoil, and heavy weight. It was said that if you accessorize the AR15, it would weigh as much as a Garand. Yes, but add the accessories to the Garand, TOO, and it's still pounds heavier.
For plinking at the range, shooters add weight to manage recoil, and often shoot off a benchrest. That's not happening in combat or hunting, movement to contact is the order of the day. Even if you hike in to a tree stand or blind, the better spots are more than a mile from the road in many instances.
It goes back to what target is being shot at, and how far. Until that is specified, it's speculative whether any gun is more important. And that's still not considering what anyone might feel like wanting, which is totally subjective, not objective.
.30 cal piston guns are exactly what did create intermediate direct impingement carbines. They may be able to shoot a .30 caliber bullet, but they have the disadvantage of higher recoil, and heavy weight. It was said that if you accessorize the AR15, it would weigh as much as a Garand. Yes, but add the accessories to the Garand, TOO, and it's still pounds heavier.
For plinking at the range, shooters add weight to manage recoil, and often shoot off a benchrest. That's not happening in combat or hunting, movement to contact is the order of the day. Even if you hike in to a tree stand or blind, the better spots are more than a mile from the road in many instances.
It goes back to what target is being shot at, and how far. Until that is specified, it's speculative whether any gun is more important. And that's still not considering what anyone might feel like wanting, which is totally subjective, not objective.