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In reply to the discussion: Maybe a dumb question on Assault rifles [View all]MarineCombatEngineer
(12,354 posts)44. That's what I heard also,
I believe this is what they're replacing the M-4 with:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a19183026/us-army-squads-new-marksman-rifles/#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Army%20has%20chosen%20a%20new%20rifle,armor%20at%20longer%20ranges%20than%20existing%20M4%20carbines.
U.S. Army Squads Getting New Marksman Rifles
The new rifle is the same weapon issued to army snipers.
The new rifle is the same weapon issued to army snipers.
The U.S. Army has chosen a new rifle designed to allow infantry squads to hit targets at greater ranges. The Heckler and Koch G28 designated marksman rifle will give infantrymen a weapon guaranteed to penetrate enemy body armor at longer ranges than existing M4 carbines. The move is an acknowledgement that the Army could someday fight enemies equipped with advanced body armor, which is part of the Armys reorientation to the world of conflicts between large powers.
Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, U.S. Navy SEALs began deploying to the country armed with the new M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle. The M14 EBR was an older M14 battle rifle accurized, fitted with a new chassis, and equipped with a bipod and long-range scope. The EBR was designed to provide long-range fire where M4 carbine-type rifles fell short.
The U.S. Army later jumped on the bandwagon, fielding EBRs in Iraq and Afghanistan. The rifles were generally issued to soldiers with a higher level of marksman training, who could provide security as the rest of their unit went about their business or pick out and eliminate specific threats.
Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, U.S. Navy SEALs began deploying to the country armed with the new M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle. The M14 EBR was an older M14 battle rifle accurized, fitted with a new chassis, and equipped with a bipod and long-range scope. The EBR was designed to provide long-range fire where M4 carbine-type rifles fell short.
The U.S. Army later jumped on the bandwagon, fielding EBRs in Iraq and Afghanistan. The rifles were generally issued to soldiers with a higher level of marksman training, who could provide security as the rest of their unit went about their business or pick out and eliminate specific threats.
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The suggestion that ammunition be highly taxed or made extremely expensive
PoindexterOglethorpe
Apr 2021
#1
If you can afford a gun that shoots 200 rounds a minute it's not expensive enough. nt
AndyS
Apr 2021
#22
First step, is to repudiate gun bans. Once gun bans are off the table, there will be room to talk
SYFROYH
Apr 2021
#39
Assault rifles use a wide range of ammunition. Some are commonly used for hunting
Kaleva
Apr 2021
#10
The advantages of the .223 is that they are are lighter and being less powerful , have little recoil
Kaleva
Apr 2021
#19
I believe the Army is thinking of abandoning the 5.45X45 NATO round for something more powerful
Kaleva
Apr 2021
#43
Hunters are accustomed to one shot one kill. 'Assault weapon" shooter are accustomed to just spray
AndyS
Apr 2021
#26
I have no desire to own any firearms, I recently sold my Colt 1911 ACP because I just
MarineCombatEngineer
Apr 2021
#37
Might not be constitutional in the vein of Minneapolis Star v. Minnesota Comm'r
Amishman
Apr 2021
#38