Best Battle Rifle
What, your opinion, is the Best Battle Rifle and why?
I submit 3:
M-14 or Civilian version M1-A1: Cal. 7.62x59
30 rnd.Cap. Closed bolt system. This is a tried and true battle hardened Riffle. It was Used in Viet-Nam and has been reintroduced,because of its superb accuracy, back to service in Iraq. The .308 Cal. has excellent penetrating power and will up to Level 3 Body Armor,which is what the Police wear.
The draw back....,Ammo is expensive and you can carry less of it due to size and weight of the .308.
Next AK-47: This weapon has killed more people combined than any other in the 20th/21st Cent. It is very durable,requires very little maintenance and will fire every time you squeeze the trigger. It is an inexpensive riffle.
Draw backs...7.62x39 or .308 short is not a very accurate bullet after about 150 yards and does not have the penetrating power a regular .308 does, however , you can buy good ammo for it which greatly increases accuracy but, does not increase penetration.
And last: Ruger Mini-14 This riffle can be purchased very cheap and i is the same operating system as the M-14. Its very durable and meets Mil.Spec. and can be chambered for 5.56 this is different than .223 most people think its the same but its not. 5.56 is Mil.Spec. cartridge .223 is not. But with the 5.56 you can Cary a lot of ammo and it will penetrate up to level 3 Body Armor(Because higher velocity not grain of bullet) but the draw back is obviously does not have the penetrating abilities as that of a 7.62x59.
So I know there are
H&K 91/91
Ghalil
FN
Styr
Stoner
many others just wanted to start a discussion on what you think, in your opinion is best and why?