Why The M14 Rifle Used to Be the U.S. Military's Weapon of Choice
Caleb Larson
History, Americas
Meet America’s last battle rifle.
Here's What You Need to Remember: Though no longer standard-issue, the M14 is still used in certain niche roles where it is prized for its accuracy, range, and stopping power.
In general, battle rifles are built around larger-caliber full-power cartridges that have greater range and more energy potential than those used in assault rifles, like the M16 family’s 5.56x45mm cartridge or the AK-47’s 7.62x39mm cartridge. Читать дальше...