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ARMORY:SEALs Standard Weapon Loadout

M16 Automatic Rifle

5.56x45mm rounds, capable of 600-940 rounds a minute. The standard rifle of the US Armed forces and many others world wide. The M-16 first saw wide-spread use in the Vietnam War, where it had some initial teething problems, but by and large it is considered a reliable weapon today. It's chief drawback is that the 5.56 round is very light which can cause accuracy problems at long distances but also can lead to poor penetration of armored targets


Data for M16 Automatic Rifle
Caliber 5.56 mm
Weight 6.5 lbs
Length 39 inches
Effective Range 440 yards
Firing Rate 800 Rds min
Muzzle Velocity 3282 feet per sec
Feed 30 round magazine

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