Semi-Auto Battle Rifle... Which one?

[cjjtulsa]

For the money the best (IMHO) is the vz58, so that gets my vote. High quality Czech battle rifle for well under a grand. Basically it's an improved, more accurate, and lighter weight AK47. It's an awesome platform.

If money is no object then give me a HK G36A2 or a HK 416. I'm also quite fond of the M1A/M14, it's definitely not as versatile though

I can't pick the Vz58, if for no other reason than I don't own one.

Yet.

 

[sumoj275]

I have had many of the rifles listed, and consider a MBR a 7.62x51mm--myself. I picked the FAL for all the reasons already mentioned so no use rehashing the info.

 

[Teufel Hunden]

And it still is!!!! I picked it too!!! Plus I don't concider any rifle firing a cartridge less than .308/7.62X51 a battle rifle.

So, you don't consider the AK-47 a battle rifle?

 

[sumoj275]

AK falls under assault weapon.

 

[SMS]

So, you don't consider the AK-47 a battle rifle?

Nope. But it is one of the original assault rifles.

 

[Sanjuro82]

You guys are getting to particular. If it's a rifle, which these all are, and if it's designed for war (aka battle) then it's a "Battle Rifle" in my book. 7.62x39mm is a "battle" proven "battle" round. It'll kill you just as easily as a 7.62x51mm will.

 

[cjjtulsa]

Nope. But it is one of the original assault rifles.

True, but if you use their designation, so is the FAL - at least to the Germans. The Germans did designate it as a "sturmgewehr" (Stg58).

 

[SMS]

You guys are getting to particular. If it's a rifle, which these all are, and if it's designed for war (aka battle) then it's a "Battle Rifle" in my book. 7.62x39mm is a "battle" proven "battle" round. It'll kill you just as easily as a 7.62x51mm will.

Yeah, we're a particular bunch. Historical definitions and nomenclature matter....just because the AK isn't traditionally defined as a battle rifle doesn't mean it won't kill you, it just means it isn't a battle rifle.

True, but if you use their designation, so is the FAL - at least to the Germans. The Germans did designate it as a "sturmgewehr" (Stg58).

True, but manufacturer/design designations or trademarks become meaningless after awhile...they don't indicate function or use. They are just symbols for the procurement bean counters...kinda like AR(malite)-15s being made by Colt.

 

[AKguy1985]

I think people are getting caught up in the term "battle rifle." By most strict definitions, the only real battle rifles on the poll are the M1A/M14, FN FAL, Garand, and G3.

I'm agreeing with this. the AR and AK and czech VZ58 are assault rifles in their original select fire form

 

[seurto]

whether we are designating them as "battle rifles" or not, or it being an accurate term to be applied, I still stick with my selection and explained why..

Nomenclature doesnt mean squat when people are shooting at you with it, or when you need to depend on it for your life..

Could be a hi-point for all I care, projectiles hurt when they hit.. lol