Re: Quick question for small arms buffs
As noted the "battle" of 7.62 vs 5.56 has raged on since the AR15/M16 was first developed.
Now another very similar "battle" of the M16A4 vs the M4 carbine rages.
When it comes down to it there is no "best".
Everyone individual their personal favorite/"best" round/weapon.
7.62's generally have better range, individual round stopping power, and weapon durability - at the cost of a larger/heavier weapon, greater recoil thus difficult to control automatic fire (when available at all), and reduced individual ammo load.
The AK47 is/was a fairly good compromise weapon with the advantages of simplicity of operation and durability.
Almost any argument used in the rifle "battle" could also be applied to machine guns.
.50 cal = M14
.30 cal/7.62 = M16
M249 SAW = M4
So is Ma Duce better then the G3 or M240?
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