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Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time...
      25/11/20 07:59 AM

For one of the few times I think the magazine article is good.

Not sure about all the ancient pre bolt action stuff. The oldest bolts do make sense. As they were a huge improvement on the single shot muzzle loaders.

The Henry lever action I have in the past referred to as the "assault rifle" of the time. Short ranged cartridges, but a nice wide lead calibre, but huge magazine, and quick firing. Exactly what would be needed for the Zulus attacking the laager.

Two surprising omissions while on that topic. The Martini-Henry and the US Springfield "trapdoor" I think it is called. Both vast improvements on the muzzle loaders.

Of course the Mauser 98 is included, revolutionary and still the best hunting bolt action that is.

BUT I think as a battle rifle the SMLE was better. With a larger magazine and IMO faster reloading. Not as good or accurate as a M98 but a better battle rifle.

The STG 44, set the scene for the later AK-47 of course, which also inspired the M16.

There is no doubt IMO the Garand was force factor in infantry firepower in WW2 and deserves the No.1 spot for WW2 rifles.

I have been looking for a pump action rifle, and there is no doubt WHY they ban semi autos where they can from civilian use. Because in mil terms and defence terms they make a big difference. Can't have a well armed populace in a Brave New World Order World.

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* Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Ripp 25/11/20 01:26 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   25/11/20 09:52 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   25/11/20 10:27 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   25/11/20 06:39 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   25/11/20 10:34 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   25/11/20 06:45 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... LRF   25/11/20 08:23 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   26/11/20 09:07 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... LRF   27/11/20 06:43 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Ripp   28/11/20 12:48 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   28/11/20 11:49 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   28/11/20 05:53 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Ripp   26/11/20 07:10 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   26/11/20 02:35 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   26/11/20 05:11 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   25/11/20 10:55 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   25/11/20 03:06 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... OxfordTheCat   11/12/20 04:28 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DesertDrifter   05/01/21 08:35 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   06/01/21 02:11 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   06/01/21 08:15 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   06/01/21 08:44 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   07/01/21 05:29 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   06/01/21 10:47 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Ripp   25/11/20 06:09 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   25/11/20 07:59 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... vykkagur   29/11/20 02:57 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   29/11/20 04:52 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   29/11/20 05:41 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   29/11/20 05:51 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   09/12/20 05:59 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... NitroXAdministrator   09/12/20 08:36 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Ripp   09/12/20 11:34 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... Rule303   10/12/20 04:38 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   10/12/20 04:50 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   29/11/20 03:30 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... vykkagur   29/11/20 04:31 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... DarylS   29/11/20 12:24 PM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... vykkagur   06/01/21 09:57 AM
. * * Re: Some of the Top Infantry Rifles of all time... vykkagur   06/01/21 09:53 AM
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