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assault rifle
The M16 is a lightweight, 5.56 mm, air-cooled, Gas-operated_reloading, Magazine_(firearm)-fedassault rifle, with a Rotating_bolt, actuated by Direct_impingementGas_operation. The rifle is made of Steel, 7075_aluminium_alloy, Composite_materialPlasticand Polymermaterials.
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When was m16 assault weapon invented?
The M16 was invented @ 1960
What is the American gun for boot camp?
The US military's primary infantry weapon for training is the M16. Just remember that when you enter bootcamp that you dont call the M16 your "gun".. The M16 is your "weapon"
Is the M16 a banned weapon?
Depends where you are and what gun regulations are in place.
How much should a used m16 22 colt cost?
No such weapon.
Is an m16 a 45 caliber weapon?
Noop. an M16 fires a 5.56mm (or .223 caliber) bullet. A .45 caliber shoots a bullet that is ~11.43mm.
What is the standard isuue weapon of U.S troops in the veitnam war?
The M16 rifle.
What was the athenes weapon?
m16 and m1 grand mostly. somtimes a nerf gun.
How much should a m16 22 colt cost?
No such weapon made by Colt
Which is more powerful M16 or SKS?
The SKS packs a bigger round (7.62mm) than the m16 (5.56mm) but the m16 has a higher magazine capacity, better accuracy,and a higher rate of fire, so the SKS is more powerful, but the m16 is generally regarded as a better weapon.
What caliber is the M16 rifle and is it accurate?
The M16 is an assault rifle that is a .223 caliber / 5.56 mm. like any weapon it is only as accurate as its shooter, <><><> It can be very accurate.
What is the primary assault weapon of the USMC because I heard they're trading the M16 in for the M4 is this true?
The M4 is a smaller version of the M16. It has less range, but it is better for urban combat.
Who invented the M16 rifle?
Eugene Stoner is given credit for creating the automatic rifle system that evolved into the M16. As with any prototype, there were several problems that needed to be overcome to produce a dependable rifle, the AR15/M16 is no different. There have been hundreds of modifications & improvements made to the weapon by hundreds of people, even to this day people are personalizing & modifying the weapon system.
