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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
I think some people (not on this site) don't understand the difference between a carbine and a rifle and what their intended uses and limitations are.
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Here, here!
M-16 Rifle (20" barrel) w/M193 ammo:
Longer barrel and faster, lighter bullet has higher MV
Will fragment and wound effectively out to 200m.
Will outpenetrate the M-4/M855 out to 100m. or more
Has longer sight radius which is generally conducive to better accuracy
M-4 Carbine (14.5" barrel) w/M855 ammo:
Slower round, shorter barrel = significantly reduced MV
Will not fragment and wound effectively beyond 75m. or so
Will not penetrate effectively as the M-16/M193
Has shorter sight radius and is almost always less accurate
Is now being fielded to units with inadequate marksmanship training and maintenance programs
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