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Wetwork · 09-25-2003, 09:18 AM

I have owned both an Egyptian and an Eastern block AK-47. Still have the Eastern block, (the Egyptian couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 150yrds). Those who have quoted, accuracy of the AK-47 at 300 yds, must take into account that Eastern Bloc variations are much better quality, usually milled while knock-offs are stamped. So which is better?

M-16 is easily more reliable than a knockoff AK but an Eastern Bloc AK-47 is a better weapon overall in my opinion. Much more accurate than its knockoff counterpart, and overall the most used assault weapon worldwide.

So why does the US Military use the M-16. Because it can be used for multiple roles, ammo is standard NATO, and is cheaply produced.

Although I'll take a M14 over the AK anyday. 7.62 x 51(.308) vs. 7.62 x 39. The bigger round wins IMO. Damn give me the Dragunov, instead, 7.62 x 54 is a "howitzer' round.

09-25-2003, 09:18 AM	#75 (permalink)
Wetwork Upright	I have owned both an Egyptian and an Eastern block AK-47. Still have the Eastern block, (the Egyptian couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 150yrds). Those who have quoted, accuracy of the AK-47 at 300 yds, must take into account that Eastern Bloc variations are much better quality, usually milled while knock-offs are stamped. So which is better? M-16 is easily more reliable than a knockoff AK but an Eastern Bloc AK-47 is a better weapon overall in my opinion. Much more accurate than its knockoff counterpart, and overall the most used assault weapon worldwide. So why does the US Military use the M-16. Because it can be used for multiple roles, ammo is standard NATO, and is cheaply produced. Although I'll take a M14 over the AK anyday. 7.62 x 51(.308) vs. 7.62 x 39. The bigger round wins IMO. Damn give me the Dragunov, instead, 7.62 x 54 is a "howitzer' round. __________________ So I got that going for me.. which is nice.