[RikWriter]

The AK47 isn't a battle rifle, it's an assault rifle. A battle rifle would fire a full-power rifle cartridge such as the 308 or 30-06.
If you meant the actual meaning of battle rifle, the greatest one IMHO is the FN FAL.
If you mean general-issue military rifle, I would go with the M16A2.

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[RikWriter]

Originally posted by spock:
Now as to battle rifle/assault rifle confusion. If I change the Galil to .308/7.62, does that now make it a battle rifle? Or change the M-16 to .308/7.62 and call it a AR-10, is it now a battle rifle?


Yes.


Now, if I take an M-1 Garand or M-14 and convert them both to .223/5.56. Does it now make them assault rifles instead of battle rifles? I'm confused. spock

M14 yes, M1 Garand no. Assault rifles are selective fire, mag fed and fire an intermediate cartridge.


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[RikWriter]

Originally posted by Gargoyle:

I would feel safer having the standard, mechanical, A2 rear sight elevation disk and FSP. Those Aimpoint sights would be ok for SWAT and CQB, but I wouldn't want them out patrolling in the bush. That piece of plastic with it's battery operated sight would go out when Murphy struck. Then you don't have a sight at all.

Well no.
First off, the housings for the Aimpoint Comp M are metal, not plastic, and it is shock proof and water proof.
Second, the Rangers and Special Forces use the Aimpoint for patrolling in the bush and those who I've talked to love it.
Third, I've used it in some pretty nasty conditions in the swamps on my buddy's ranch and it works great, particularly in low light conditions.
Fourth, you do indeed have sights because the Army and prudent individuals who mount the sight on a flattop also mount a flip up rear sight that can be used through the Aimpoint. For fixed carry handle ARs/M16ss, there is a mount for the Aimpoint that allows the use of the A2 sights AND the Aimpoint. Also, for CQB, the Aimpoint even without the dot on makes a good close range sight.

It is probably the best all-around combat sight made right now.

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