We all
know how developed countries are investing in progress, and better yet
we know that incredible amounts of money are invested in weapons
(despite the talk of disarmament). Despite the incredible (and absurd)
progress of military technology, the rifle is still a soldier’s best
friend. This is my top 5 choices for the infantry rifle!
#1 AK-47 – Soviet Union
This is
the most famous rifle in the world! This 7.62 caliber (7.62×39
precisely) can fire 600 rounds per minute and I believe that Ak-47 is
probably responsible for more deaths than any other weapon in the world.
#2 M16 – USA
This
5.56×45 baby can shoot 750-950 rounds per minute, and also has proven to
be an outstanding rifle with superb accuracy, service length, handling
and combat effectiveness.
#3 Sturmgewehr 44 – Germany
In
response to the Russian automatic weapons during The WWII, the Germans
came up with the revolutionary Sturmgewehr 44. Its shorter 7.92 mm
rounds allowed for enough automatic fire but it couldn’t play any
significant role in the war due to its late introduction.
#4 Steyr AUG – Austria
This
assault rifle is made in 5.56×45 caliber with firepower of 650 rounds
per minute. With a “bull-pup” configuration, the Steyr AUG was light and
easy-to-handle weapon. It also features an interchangeable barrel
system, a transparent magazine, and optional left or right shell
ejection capability.
…It’s been a harsh struggle for place #5 – my two favorite veterans split the 5th place…
#5 1903 Springfield – USA & Mauser K98k Carbine – Germany
Produced
from the German 7mm Mauser, the 1903 Springfield boasted phenomenal
accuracy with its 7.62×63 caliber. The rifle continued in service
through World War II and Korea and was also used as a sniper rifle in
Vietnam.
A perfect
combination of a number of innovations, the MauserK98k Carbine is still
one legendary rifle of the modern age. It had smokeless powder, clips
that could be fed into magazines and most of all, its superb bolt
action.
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