Is the AK-47 better than a M16?

The M16 is much more accurate weapon than the AK-47. It is much smoother-operating weapon and has less recoil. The M16 is much easier to control during full-auto fire.

What is the effective range of an M 16 rifle?

550 m
M16 rifle

Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16
Muzzle velocity	3,150 ft/s (960 m/s) (M855A1 round)
Effective firing range	550 m (601 yd) (point target) 800 m (875 yd) (area target)
Maximum firing range	3,600 m (3,937 yd)

Is the SA 80 good?

To be fair, some British soldiers say the L85A2 — the most recent incarnation of the SA80 assault rifle — is reliable most of the time. Still, past versions of the SA80 were notorious for their stoppages, particularly in harsh environments found on a typical battlefield.

What gun is better than AK-47?

The AR-15, with its tighter tolerances, is undeniably a more accurate weapon than the AK. A competent marksman is going to hit the bull’s eye every time. The AR boasts an effective range of about 600 yards, and it’s the best rifle in terms of accuracy.

Why did the M16 fail in Vietnam?

The ammunition that accompanied the rifles sent to Vietnam was incompatible with the M16 and was the principal cause of the failure to extract malfunctions. The result was the M16 often jammed, making the rifle “about as effective as a muzzleloader,” in the words of one officer.

Is the M16 more accurate than the M4?

The M4 is considered by many Marines to be a tactically superior weapon to its predecessor. He told Marine Corps Times that, in his experience, the only practical difference in his experience is that the M16 can accurately shoot out to 600 yards , while the M4 has an effective range of about 545 .

Is there going to be an L85A3 assault rifle?

L85A3 assault rifle is a further upgrade of the L85A2. Its prototype was first publicly revealed in 2016. It is a proposed upgrade for existing L85A2 rifles. The main goal was to extend service life of this weapon until 2025 and beyond.

Which is more accurate the M16 or the L85?

I found the L85A1 to be far more accurate than either of the M16 variants although this really comes down to the very good Trilux site AKA SUSAT (Sight Unit Small Arms, Trilux) while the other two were being used with iron sights. When the L85 was introduced, very few combat rifles had any sort of optical sight.

When did the L85 A2 rifle come out?

The new A2 rifles were introduced into service starting in 2001, and have receiver widely positive reviews. This is the rifle that the L85 could have and should have been from the very beginning. In addition, further improvements will likely lead to an A3 variant in the relatively near future.

What is the effective range of the L85A2?

Effective range of the L85A2 is around 500 meters, using the scope. There is an alternative sighting system for these rifles, employed by the second-line troops. These rifles are fitted with detachable carrying handle, with a built-in iron sights.